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  • Putting Energy Red Tape Under the Spotlight

    Energy Minister Charles Hendry today urged business, green groups and members of the public to help identify ineffective, burdensome or unnecessary…

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

  • Renewable Heat Incentive to open for applications

    Businesses and communities across Britain will from Monday be able to apply for a heat tariff payment, ushering in a new era of clean green …

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

  • £200m funding boost for Green Deal

    £200m of new and additional Government funding has today been announced to provide a special time-limited ‘introductory’ offer to boost the …

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

  • Energy statistics - statistical press release

    As part of the Government’s commitment to be open and accountable to the public and to support local authorities and other users in understanding…

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

  • Marine projects must get off drawing board and into the water - Hendry

    The UK’s ambitious marine energy revolution could be further enhanced by support and cooperation at an international level, Energy Minister …

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

  • Legal changes to safeguard flexible household recycling services

    Defra will make technical changes to the Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2011 to ensure multi-bin recycling systems are not imposed on residents.

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

  • Climate Choir

    Christian Aid and partner organisations provide their own take on Christmas carolling outside DECC’s office in London to raise awareness about…

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

  • The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP live webinar with Stop Climate Chaos

    The Stop Climate Chaos Coalition hosted an online debate on Thursday 1st December. The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP took part in the debate answering…

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

  • Letter from The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP to The Guardian

    21 November 2011 Dear Sir, Your article, “Rich Nations ‘give up’ on new climate treaty until 2020” (Monday 21st November), is a wholesale…

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

  • International Climate Action

    Round-up of international climate news this week from the UK Government.

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

  • Winners of green heating competition revealed

    17 November 2011 First wave of social housing winners to share in £4million fund Regional data published on uptake of £15 million Renewable…

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

  • Myth bust: Daily Telegraph claim that planning regulations will be relaxed in National Parks

    There are no plans to relax planning laws in National Parks.

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

  • Charles Hendry speech to the National Offshore Wind Association of Ireland Annual Conference

    Check against delivery Thank you for inviting me to your conference today. I’m delighted to have been given this opportunity to say a few words…

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

  • Written Ministerial Statement on Marine Conservation Zones

    Environment Minister Richard Benyon today made the following Written Ministerial Statement:

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

  • Secretary of State’s speech at WRAP’s Annual Conference

    Being resourceful is all about using what you have wisely and creatively. It’s a quality very much in evidence in the modern waste sector.

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

  • Climate change: there is no plan B

    14 November 2011 Time is almost up. It is critical we secure a legally binding approach on climate change in Durban The lesson the world is…

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

  • Paice: UK farmers must not be penalised for putting their animals’ needs first

    The UK today renewed calls for Europe to reach a workable agreement and stop eggs from illegal battery cages being sold across the common market.

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

  • International climate action

    Round-up of international climate news from the UK Government.

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

  • UK Government announces extra £100 million for Scottish renewable energy

    The Chancellor and the Chief Secretary to the Treasury announces around £100 million of additional funding for Scottish renewable energy.

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

  • £20 million for farming and forestry businesses

    A new £20 million fund to help rural businesses increase profits and reduce their impact on the environment has been launched today by Agriculture Minister Jim Paice.

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