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  • Weymouth coastal access route to be open in time for Olympic sailing

    First stretch of the England Coastal Path at Weymouth Bay approved.

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

  • The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP on Court of Appeal decision on Feed-in Tariffs

    Energy and Climate Change Secretary The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP said: “The Court of Appeal has upheld the High Court ruling on FITs albeit on…

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

  • South West makes splash as first marine energy park

    The South West has today been named as the UK’s first Marine Energy Park, firmly placing the region on the international map for leadership …

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

  • Edward Davey speech to the Offshore Oil And Gas All Party Parliamentary Group

    Speech to the Annual Reception of the Offshore Oil And Gas All Party Parliamentary Group

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

  • Defra launches consultation to tackle unpaid water bills

    The industry had to write off approximately £328 million of household debt in 2010-11 which leads to higher bills for those that do pay.

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

  • Lord Howell attends the fifth World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi

    During the Summit, Lord Howell met with over 30 British companies pioneering low carbon technologies at the UK Pavilion.

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

  • Feed-in Tariff Update

    DECC has today laid before Parliament draft licence modifications which, subject to the Parliamentary process set out in the Energy Act 2008…

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

  • Pilot areas confirmed

    Two areas in West Gloucestershire and West Somerset have been selected as the most suitable to pilot controlled shooting of badgers.

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

  • £4 million boost for 82 local energy schemes

    Energy and Climate Change Secretary The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP today announced the first 82 local energy projects to win funding from the new £10m Local Energy Assessment Fund. Energy and Climate Change Secretary The Rt Ho…

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

  • Bin fines set for the scrap heap

    Hefty fines that punish people for putting rubbish in the wrong bin will be consigned to the scrap heap under plans set out by Defra today.

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

  • Spelman praises Scottish food and drink industry

    The Common Agricultural Policy and Common Fisheries Policy are not working and radical reform is required to ensure that farmers and fishermen can continue to be successful.

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

  • Update on Single Payment Scheme

    Agriculture Minister Jim Paice updated Parliament today on the progress of payments to farmers under the Single Payment Scheme. Mr Paice said…

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

  • Technology Strategy Board

    Discussing the development and promotion of low carbon vehicles.

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

  • Secretary of State visit to the Olympic Park Energy Centre

    Secretary of State, The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP visited the Energy Centre at the Olympic Park this morning. The park, which is the largest energy…

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

  • New members wanted for National Park Authorities

    Two vacancies in the New Forest, North York Moors and Yorkshire Dales NPAs and one vacancy in the Peak District and South Downs NPAs and the Broads Authority.

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

  • Yorkshire and Humber reap rewards of London 2012

    Scheme encouraging children to walk, scoot or cycle to school as part of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games legacy was launched today.

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

  • Secretary of State’s speech to the Oxford Farming Conference

    I spoke at the Oxford Farming Conference for the first time last year when I shared with you the new Coalition Government's priority to support British food and farming.

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

  • Britain's solar energy boom is built on unsustainable foundations (Guardian article by Greg Barker)

    You can’t miss Britain’s solar energy boom. Solar panels generating electricity adorn tens of thousands of British homes, providing clean green…

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

  • Feed-in tariff appeal: Statement by DECC spokesperson

    On the FITs appeal, A DECC spokesperson said: “We have lodged grounds of appeal with the Court of Appeal. We hope that permission will be granted…

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

  • Rural and farming networks to provide hotline to the heart of government

    The Networks bring together people from rural communities, rural businesses and the food and farming industries.

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