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  • Improving intellectual property dispute resolution

    The Government is committed to providing SMEs with the economic environment and framework they need to grow. The Hargreaves Review identified…

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

  • The Green Deal and ECO - Written Ministerial Statement

    Today my Department is publishing the government response to the Green Deal and ECO consultation ahead of the introduction of the Green Deal…

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

  • Search for new Coal Authority Chairperson begins

    Energy Minister Charles Hendry today announced recruitment has begun for a new Chair of the Coal Authority. Dr Helen Mounsey’s period of office…

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

  • Statement on Coryton

    A DECC spokesperson said: “It is disappointing that PWC has been unable to find a buyer for Coryton. This is particularly bad news for the …

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

  • Statement on Coryton

    A DECC spokesperson said: “It is disappointing that PWC has been unable to find a buyer for Coryton. This is particularly bad news for the workers at Coryton.  The Job Centre Plus Rapid Response Ser...

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

  • Small Emitters can opt out of EU ETS from 2013

    25 May 2012 The UK is offering small emitters and hospital installations the opportunity to ‘opt out’ from the EU ETS from 2013 as part of …

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

  • Energy Minister visits Horizon headquarters

    The Minister of State for Energy, Charles Hendry, will today (May 24) visit the Gloucester headquarters of Horizon Nuclear Power after the withdrawal…

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

  • Volunteer to make a difference to the way regulations are enforced

    Volunteers all over the country are being asked to share their experiences of local and national authority regulators to help ensure that future events run smoothly.

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

  • Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill published

    Government has already taken action on issues including tax, regulation and planning to support British businesses and promote economic growth…

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

  • Record breaking North Sea licensing round

    The latest North Sea licensing round for oil and gas drilling has broken all previous records for the number of applications received by the…

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

  • Record breaking North Sea licensing round

    The latest North Sea licensing round for oil and gas drilling has broken all previous records for the number of applications received by the…

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

  • Written Ministerial Statement: Draft Energy Bill (Pre-Legislative Scrutiny)

    Edward Davey, Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change I am pleased to be publishing a draft of the Energy Bill today, in order for…

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

  • Energy Summit aims to put consumers first

    An event focused on reducing bills for Scottish energy consumers brought together the "Big Six" energy companies, consumer groups and the UK and Scottish Governments in Rutherglen today

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

  • New Groceries Code Adjudicator

    Bill to protect suppliers from unfair treatment by supermarkets is published in the House of Lords.

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

  • Nineteen areas move out of drought

    Recent record-breaking rainfall has altered the situation.

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

  • Focus on Enforcement looks at chemical manufacturing

    Help the government identify problems and best practice in how regulation is enforced for businesses in chemicals manufacturing and storage.

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

  • Growth and fairness at heart of business legislation

    The two Bills planned for the next session of Parliament are the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill, and the Groceries Code Adjudicator Bill…

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

  • Single EU ETS regulatory instrument to cut out 'red tape'

    EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) regulation will be made easier for UK industry to comply with, as a result of proposals published today…

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

  • Proposed regulation on guidelines for trans-European energy infrastructure: open letter to promoters of projects

    This open letter from DECC is intended to draw industry’s attention to the proposed Regulation on Guidelines for Trans-European Energy Infrastructure…

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

  • Operation to stop gas release from Elgin well given environmental go-ahead

    The Department of Energy and Climate Change has granted TOTAL environmental permits to a undertake a dynamic kill operation to try to stop the…

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