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  • New bovine TB Eradication Advisory Group for England

    Following the review of the Bovine TB Eradication Group for England (TBEG), Jim Paice today announced a new Bovine TB Eradication Advisory Group for England (TBEAG).

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

  • £2 million boost for female rural entrepreneurs in Swindon and Wiltshire

    Female entrepreneurs in Swindon and Wiltshire could benefit from government support for women in business.

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

  • Greg Barker keynote speech at the launch of the new Met Office Hadley Centre Climate Programme

    I am delighted to be able to address you at the launch of the new Met Office Hadley Centre Climate Programme. At about the same time that the Met Office Hadley Centre was opened by Prime Minister Tha...

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

  • Statement on the meeting between Charles Hendry and Irish Energy Minister Pat Rabbitte, Wednesday 20 June

    Both Ministers discussed the development of renewable energy trading between the two countries and plans to enhance gas market planning procedures. The Ministers agreed a process to develop a formal ...

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

  • Leading businesses to disclose greenhouse gas emissions

    The UK is the first country to make it compulsory for companies to include emissions data for their entire organisation in their annual reports.

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

  • Government gives £7.5 million to boost global wildlife

    To celebrate the success of the UK's Darwin Initiative, a flagship international wildlife and conservation programme, Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman has announced another £7.5 million to fund further projects, wh…

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

  • Level playing field for UK pig farmers

    Sow stalls have been illegal in Britain since 1999 but they will not be outlawed in the rest of the EU until the beginning of next year.

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

  • Review needed of livestock transport

    Rules surrounding transportation must be based on existing and emerging scientific evidence so as to reduce the stress that long journeys may cause animals.

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

  • The UK takes another step to protect endangered sharks

    Endangered sharks will be given greater protection following the signing of an international agreement on the conservation of sharks, Fisheries Minister Richard Benyon announced today.

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

  • Statement from DECC on EU Energy Council

    The Energy Council today agreed Presidency Conclusions supported by 26 Member States on the 2050 Energy Roadmap. UK Energy Minister Charles …

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

  • Statement from DECC on EU Energy Council

    2050 Roadmap The Energy Council today agreed Presidency Conclusions supported by 26 Member States on the 2050 Energy Roadmap. UK Energy Minister Charles Hendry, who attended the talks, welcomed the p...

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

  • Rural Roadshow comes to Isles of Scilly

    Insights are helping to ensure that rural policies meet the real needs of rural communities and businesses.

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

  • Re-appointments to the Veterinary Residues Committee

    Seven members re-appointed to serve on the Veterinary Residues Committee for a further four years from January 2013. 

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

  • Jim Paice speech at Dairy UK dinner

    Thank you, as ever to Dairy UK, for the invitation to speak for the third year running.

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

  • Statement by Edward Davey on the Energy Efficiency Directive

    Edward Davey said: “I greatly welcome the agreement reached on the Energy Efficiency Directive and want to congratulate the Danish Presidency…

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

  • Edward Davey speech to the Global Offshore Wind Conference

    Check against delivery Thanks very much. I'm delighted to be here today. This is my first Global Offshore Wind conference, and I'm immediately struck by the size of the exhibition. From British engi...

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

  • Statement by Edward Davey on the Energy Efficiency Directive

    Edward Davey said: “I greatly welcome the agreement reached on the Energy Efficiency Directive and want to congratulate the Danish Presidency on their successful handling of a complex and rapidly mov...

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

  • Aims and objectives of the International Climate Fund and Capital Markets Climate Initiative

    A stakeholder brief developed by DECC which sets out what the aims and objectives of the UK’s International Climate Fund.

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  • Offshore wind industry to slash costs by over 30% in next seven years

    Offshore Wind Cost Reduction Task Force Report sets out key actions for industry and Government to cut the cost of generating electricity…

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

  • Cost Reduction Task Force Report and Conclusions: Speech by Charles Hendry

    I am delighted to be here today to launch the Offshore Wind Cost Reduction Task Force Report The fact that we are here today, at the RenewableUK Global Offshore Wind Conference, says much about how f...

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