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  • Bomb disposal troops receive Afghanistan campaign medals

    The Task Force was drawn from 29 contributing units from all three Services, and from four nations - the UK, Denmark, Estonia and the United…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • HMS Diamond fires Sea Viper missile for first time

    HMS Diamond has proved her fighting mettle by testing her missile system for the first time off the Outer Hebrides.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Prince Charles visits Gurkhas and their families

    His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales has visited soldiers from 1st Battalion The Royal Gurkha Rifles (1 RGR) on Salisbury Plain, where they are currently engaged in pre-deployment training for Afghanistan.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Improving regulation in food manufacturing

    Help the government identify what are the problems in how regulation is enforced for small businesses in food manufacture.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Sunday trading laws relaxed for Olympics

    The Bill to suspend Sunday Trading Laws during the Olympic and Paralympic Games received Royal Assent today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Liverpool based agency leaves workers all at sea

    Susan Myers (nee Leach), a Director of Relay Marine UK Ltd, pleaded guilty for withholding pay, totalling around £21,000, from 4 workers.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Sunday Trading Bill receives Royal Assent for Olympic Games

    The Bill, which was announced in the Budget 2012, will mean that shops with a relevant floor area of more than 280 square metres will not be…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • ‘Focus on Enforcement’ - opportunity for small businesses in food manufacturing to have their say on the way regulations are enforced

    Business and Enterprise Minister Mark Prisk said: “Focus on Enforcement gives small businesses in food manufacturing the chance to make a real…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Charles Hendry's speech to the Fuellers lecture 25th anniversary

    It’s an honour to join you today, as Minister of State for Energy, to celebrate the Worshipful Company of Fuellers, 25th Anniversary. And I’…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Carbon Capture and Storage Cost Reduction Task Force appoints supremo

    Press Ref: 2012/055 Energy Minister Charles Hendry today announced that Dr Jeff Chapman has accepted the position of Chair of the new Carbon…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • DECC Minister leading low-carbon business delegation to the United States - your chance to be involved

    The Minister of State for Climate Change, Greg Barker, is leading a delegation of green business to the southern United States in the week of…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Edward Davey'??s innovation visit to Cheshire

    Secretary of State Edward Davey was in Cheshire and Manchester on Thursday, 29 March as part of a regional visit to see examples of innovation…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Energy Minister visits Olympic Park

    Just under a year ahead of the start of the 2012 games Energy Minister Charles Hendry visited the Olympic Park and the park’s Energy Centre.…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Green Deal and ECO Consultation webchat

    The Green Deal and ECO Consultation Team answered your questions on the consultation on Thursday 15th December at 1200. Zoe Sprigings is…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Greg Barker'??s Climate Week visit to Yorkshire

    (Click on the pins to see details of Greg Barker’s visit to Hull and Sheffield) Greg Barker was in Hull and Sheffield on Monday as part of …

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Greg Barker'??s South Wales Green Deal

    Greg Barker was in South Wales on Wednesday, 28 March to see great examples of energy efficiency. He began his visit at Rockwool, the world…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Hendry: "Consumer benefit is at the heart of the Government's smart meter programme"

    30 million homes and small businesses will have smart meters by 2019 enabling all consumers to have access to accurate information and bringing…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Nuclear third party liabilities to be increased sevenfold

    The Government today confirmed its intention to substantially increase the third party liabilities of operators in the event of a nuclear incident…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Oil Pollution Emergency Plan for the Elgin gas field published by DECC

    Approval of the Total E&P UK Offshore OPEP for the Central Graben Area, which covers the Elgin gas field.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Oslo Climate and Forest Conference: Press statement from Minister for Climate Change Greg Barker

    UK Climate Change Minister Greg Barker, attending the Oslo Climate and Forest conference, heralded the establishment of the Interim REDD+ (Reducing…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government