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  • Legislators come together to discuss climate change in Uttarakhand

    The round table ‘Connecting the Dots’ was organised by Confederation of Indian Industry and the British Deputy High Commission Chandigarh.

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

  • New energy projects in Greece offer opportunities for UK companies

    EU announces new funding for 8 projects to improve Greek energy infrastructure.

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

  • United Kingdom – Republic of Korea joint statement on climate change

    Statement by the UK and the Republic of Korea recognising that the challenge of tackling climate change presents an opportunity to build strong, sustainable long-term economic growth.

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

  • DNA in food and forensics

    The role of DNA in food and forensics is discussed by Government Chemist representatives at a talk for the Royal Society of Chemistry.

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  • United Kingdom and Republic of Korea agree new collaboration on tackling climate change

    The UK and the Republic of Korea issued a joint statement today that outlines the two countries commitment to tackling climate change.

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

  • Waste management activities for 2014 to 2015: Defra letter to sustainable resource management stakeholders

    Priorities for Defra’s waste management activities for 2014 to 2015.

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

  • England’s bathing waters see record improvement

    New figures show almost 99 per cent of England’s bathing waters meet strict quality standards.

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

  • Plans confirmed to help independent renewable electricity generators access the electricity market

    Baroness Verma has confirmed plans to develop an ‘Offtaker of Last Resort’ mechanism to help independent renewable generators use innovative routes into the electricity market.

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

  • Speech to the RenewableUK Conference

    "The prospects for renewable energy in the United Kingdom have never been better", Edward Davey addresses the RUK conference in Birmingham.

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

  • Renewable energy: delivering green jobs, growth and clean energy

    Edward Davey reaffirms the government’s commitment to the renewable energy sector, as further investment in offshore wind innovation projects is announced.

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

  • Somerset badger cull ends

    The pilot badger cull in Somerset has ended

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

  • Qatar/UK joint communiqué on energy

    On 5 November 2013, Qatar’s Minister of Energy and Industry and UK Minister of State for Energy, Michael Fallon MP, met in Doha.

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

  • £5 million boost for energy storage innovation

    Two British entrepreneurs have been awarded a share of over £5million to spur on innovation in energy storage.

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

  • Press briefing: morning 1 November 2013

    The Prime Minister’s Spokesperson (PMS) answered questions on water bills, the NHS, RBS, devolved powers and the HS2 extension.

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

  • UK gives support to Kenya in fight against wildlife poaching

    British Environment Secretary announces British Army support to tackle poaching in Kenya.

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

  • The UK Government and the Islands - Working Together

    Lord Wallace delivered the UK Government address at the 'Our Island Our Future' conference held in Kirkwall on 19th-20th September 2013

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

  • Adviser in Russia for the first time in new role

    Sir David King visited Moscow for his first overseas trip in his new capacity as the Foreign Secretary’s Special Representative for Climate Change.

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

  • Shale gas health review by Public Health England

    Michael Fallon responds to the draft Public Health England Review of the 'Potential public health impacts of exposures to chemical and radioactive pollutants as a result of shale gas extraction'.

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

  • UK supports Kenyan agencies in fight against poaching

    Programme aimed at increased application of other legislations targeting organized criminal syndicates operating in Kenya and abroad

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

  • Davey: Big energy companies must put customers in control

    Reforms to make the energy market competitive and work in the public interest unveiled as part of the Annual Energy Statement 2013

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