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  • Written Ministerial Statement by Greg Barker on the publication of the Government Response to the consultation on simplifying the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme

    In March this year Official report Col ref 26th March 2012: Column 89-90WS. I published a formal consultation setting out our ambitious simplification package for the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme. Sin...

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

  • Written ministerial statement by John Hayes: Post-energy Council, Brussels, 3 December 2012

    The United Kingdom was represented by Shan Morgan, Deputy Permanent Representative to the EU, at the EU Energy Council in Brussels on 3 December 2012. The Presidency reported on recent progress in th...

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

  • Written ministerial statement by Greg Barker: PQ correction

    I would like to inform the House that a written answer I gave on 26 November 2012, Official Report col 45W to the hon. Member for Walsall North was incorrect. The hon. Member asked when the Secretary ...

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

  • COP18: Statement from UK energy and climate change Secretary

    Speaking on his return from the Doha talks, UK Energy and Climate Change Secretary Edward Davey said: “This round of international climate …

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

  • COP18: Statement from UK energy and climate change Secretary

    Statement from UK Energy and Climate Change Secretary Edward Davey on his return from the Doha talks

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

  • Franco-British offshore wind event

    UK Trade & Investment Paris organised a very successful Franco-British event on offshore wind energy on 6 December 2012.

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

  • Private finance is key to tackling climate change - Barker

    UK Energy and Climate Change Minister Greg Barker and CEO of UAE’s Masdar, Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, today announced a new roundtable for the world…

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

  • Owen Paterson’s speech at the Women’s Institute food security event

    I want to start by thanking the Women's Institute for inviting me to speak.

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

  • Government makes single EU ETS regulatory instrument to reduce 'red tape'

    Government has made a single regulatory instrument for Phase III of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), which will be laid in Parliament…

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

  • Germany and the United Kingdom launch “NAMA Facility” in Doha

    Support for developing countries to implement national climate mitigation activities Berlin/London On 6 December, during the climate negotiations…

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

  • Government sets out strategy to tackle Ash dieback

    A new strategy to tackle Ash dieback has been published today by Environment Secretary Owen Paterson alongside the Tree and Plant Health Task…

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

  • New £5 million fund to prevent local flooding

    A £5 million pilot fund for communities devastated by flooding or for those who are at risk has been launched today by Environment Minister …

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

  • UK announces new climate programmes in Africa, South America and other vulnerable countries through the International Climate Fund

    Renewables power in Africa and sustainable farming in Colombia are two of the innovative programmes to be funded by the UK, Edward Davey announced…

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

  • Forestry Commission Chair

    After serving a three year appointment as Chair of the Forestry Commission, Pamela Warhurst will step down at the end of the year. The position…

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

  • Winners of renewable heating scheme revealed

    44 social housing projects receive a share of £3.2 million to get renewable heating into the homes of over a thousand social housing tenants.

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

  • Winners of community renewable heating scheme revealed

    Households in 38 communities have been awarded a share of £3million to get renewable heating kit into homes across Great Britain, Energy and…

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

  • Food waste helps fuel economic growth

    A new food waste recycling facility which supports economic growth and a healthy environment was opened by Defra Minister of State David Heath…

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

  • Speech by Charles Hendry at McCloskey's Coal UK Conference

    The UK coal community has seen many changes since that first Coal UK conference. Back then, in 1992, our focus was on privatisation of the …

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

  • Myth bust: Flood defence schemes funding

    The myth: The Guardian has reported that 294 flood defence schemes that had been in line for Government funding have not been built due to budget…

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

  • Recycling sector growth takes family business from Rags to Riches

    The recycling sector has has a threefold increase in sales turnover since 1998. The sector's growth has outstripped growth in the overall economy. 

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