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  • Green Construction Board to continue its role in reducing carbon emissions

    Green Construction Board to continue for a further 2 years its work on reducing industry carbon emissions.

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

  • Press Briefing: afternoon 10 February

    The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on flooding, gun licenses and Mark Harper.

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

  • Statement from the Prime Minister following Sunday's COBR meeting

    Prime Minister David Cameron chaired a meeting of the government emergency committee meeting on Sunday 9 February.

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

  • Eric Pickles' update following the 8 February COBR meeting

    Eric Pickles' statement following the COBR meeting he chaired on the evening of 8 February.

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

  • Eric Pickles' update following the COBR meeting

    Eric Pickles' statement following the 7 February COBR meeting he chaired on government action in response to the extreme weather.

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

  • TCI aims for more renewable energy

    The Turks and Caicos Islands is joining the "Ten Island Challenge" as part of its commitment to moving towards renewable energy sources.

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

  • Prosperity Fund – Call for Bids 2014-15

    Call for Bids – Prosperity Fund Programme: Creating Conditions for Global Growth

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

  • Working with South African partners to protect rhinos, elephants and tigers

    High Commissioner Judith Macgregor convened 60 civic leaders and youth activists to show support for efforts to end the illegal wildlife trade.

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

  • UK and Uganda work together to fight illegal wildlife trade

    British High Commissioner and Uganda Wildlife Authority Director look forward to London Conference

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

  • Address to the Syndicat des Énergies Renouvelables 15th Annual Symposium

    Edward Davey addresses the Syndicat des Énergies Renouvelables 15th Annual Symposium on Europe's role in tackling energy and climate change issues.

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

  • New plan will work to reduce use of animals in research

    The government outlines how it will work to reduce, replace and refine the use of animals in research.

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

  • PM: "no restrictions on help" for those affected by storms

    Prime Minister David Cameron announces £100 million for flood defences and says there will be "no restrictions on help" for those affected.

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

  • Forty two new flood defences given the green light

    Government announces an additional £130 million for critical flood defences.

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

  • Government action taken to respond to floods and extreme weather

    Eric Pickles describes the action the government has taken in light of the recent floods and extreme weather.

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

  • Laos to attend Illegal Wildlife Trade Conference

    Laos is set to participate in the biggest ever global conference on the Illegal Wildlife Trade, to be held in London on 11-13 February.

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

  • Statement on Owen Paterson

    Statement on the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, who requires emergency surgery to repair a detached retina

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

  • More support for communities affected by floods

    Communities affected by severe weather will benefit from enhanced support to help meet costs.

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

  • Climate change: no excuse for inaction

    Article by Sir Mark Walport on climate change and the recent extreme weather.

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  • World faces wildlife crisis: article by UK Minister for Africa

    An op-ed by UK Minister for Africa Mark Simmonds on the illegal wildlife trade that has become a global criminal enterprise.

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

  • Press briefing: morning 5 February

    The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on COBR, strikes and tax.

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