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  • Electricity Market Reform: Capacity Market design

    The final aspects of the Capacity Market design have been confirmed, ahead of the first auction being held later this year

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

  • Civil Society Minister presents recycling scheme proceeds to forests charity

    Nick Hurd presents the Forest Stewardship Council with proceeds from Christmas card recycling scheme.

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

  • UK negotiates closer global collaboration on drugs

    Ministers encourage countries to adopt a modern, balanced and evidence-based approach to tackling the use and supply of illegal drugs.

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

  • Offshore wind industry given helping hand to lower costs

    Four businesses have been awarded over £4million to spur on innovation in lowering the costs of generating offshore wind energy.

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

  • Sampling and analysis changes for marine licence applications

    Sampling and sediment analysis to support a marine licence application will need to be carried out before an application is submitted.

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  • Trade mission to South Korea promotes UK’s low carbon expertise

    UK energy efficiency expertise in retrofit and Green Deal on show to Korean organisations during UK-Korea Green Building forum.

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

  • Farmers pilot new digital mapping service for RPA

    Following successful small-scale initial trials, the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) is now rolling out to 1,000 farmers and agents the chance to test a new online service which enables customers to view their land details on a …

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  • New marine licensing charges

    A revised charging structure for marine licences will be in place from 6 April 2014.

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

  • Update on funding for flood-affected businesses

    Government has allocated the second tranche of funding from the £10 million Business Support Scheme to help businesses hardest hit.

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

  • Air pollution advice to the public

    UK experiencing high levels of air pollution

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

  • Development Partners join forces to mark first ever World Wildlife Day

    Development partners joined forces to mark the first ever World Wildlife Day on 3 March.

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

  • Genetic modification (GM) technologies

    Letter advising the Prime Minister on the risks and benefits of GM technologies.

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  • Promoting international cooperation in offshore wind energy

    Mark Simmonds gave a speech to the London Diplomatic Corps on international cooperation in offshore wind energy

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

  • Mackerel and north sea fishing quotas agreement reached

    An agreement has been reached between the EU, Faroe Islands and Norway - with a great result for the UK - following years of negotiations over mackerel fishing.

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

  • Dan Rogerson's speech at the National Flood Forum Conference

    Today, Dan Rogerson spoke about the importance of people and communities working together to become more flood resilient.

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

  • Farming technologies: challenges and opportunities

    Presentation by Sir Mark Walport at the National Farmers Union (NFU) annual conference.

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  • DECC’s celebration of International Women’s Day

    Speech by Baroness Verma to launch DECC’s celebration of International Women’s Day

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

  • Storms unearth 19th century remains on MOD island

    Storms and flooding have revealed human remains thought to date from the 19th century on a disused MOD island in Portsmouth Harbour.

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

  • Bringing green and growth together in Hong Kong

    UK climate seminar highlights how Hong Kong would benefit from green growth using its financial strength.

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

  • Green social change: building an Energy Saving Society

    Edward Davey speech to the London School of Economics.

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