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  • Hungary and UK join forces to break down low carbon finance barriers

    24 October 2011 A European low carbon finance summit is convened today aimed at overcoming the barriers to green investment in Central and …

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

  • UK secures important breakthrough on management of fish stocks

    The European Commission today agreed that fishing quotas will not be subject to an automatic cut by the EU if data about individual stocks is insufficient.

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

  • UK and Ireland join forces to preserve Mackerel stocks

    Another ally today to support Britain's efforts to ensure that Mackerel stocks in the North Sea remain healthy.

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

  • Clegg and Huhne set out government commitment to renewables

    Proposals to support renewable electricity and bring forward a surge of investment in our energy infrastructure were published by the Government…

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

  • Government reaffirms commitment to CCS

    The Government today announced the next steps on the Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) demonstration programme, after the conclusion of negotiations…

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

  • Business deal to boost recycling brokered

    The voluntary commitment is part of a package of measures outlined in the Waste Review earlier this year.

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

  • Spelman launches fightback against tree disease

    The Tree Health and Plant Biosecurity Action Plan sets out how to tackle serious tree and plant pests and diseases. 

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

  • PM Energy Summit

    A summit with the 6 biggest power firms, consumer groups and regulator Ofgem.

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

  • Winner of the Pylon Design Competition announced

    Bystrup’s innovative T-Pylon design has been unanimously agreed by the judging panel as the winner of the Pylon Design Competition run by the…

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

  • Defra’s boost for childcare in rural Chatteris

    Defra supports rural areas through funding to help businesses develop and enhance local communities.

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

  • The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP speech to the Royal Society: Why the future of nuclear power will be different

    Check against delivery Thank you. I’m delighted to be here today. It’s a great honour to address the world’s foremost scientific institution…

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

  • EU CAP reform proposals should go further

    Working towards a simpler CAP that provides real benefits for the environment and improves the competitiveness of the farming industry.

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

  • Members appointed to Offshore Wind Cost-cutting Task Force

    Press release: 11/081 12 October 2011 Charles Hendry today announced the membership of the industry-led Offshore Wind Cost Reduction Task Force…

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

  • Richard Benyon’s speech at the Green Infrastructure Partnership launch

    Richard Benyon’s speech at the Green Infrastructure Partnership launch

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

  • The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP's Written Ministerial Statement

    11 October 2011 Today I have deposited in the House the final report which I requested from the Chief Nuclear Inspector, Dr Mike Weightman…

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

  • Final Fukushima report published

    Energy Secretary The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP today presented to Parliament the final report by the Chief Nuclear Inspector, Dr Mike Weightman,…

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

  • More green space for our towns and cities

    New scheme to generate more green space in England's towns and cities.

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

  • Going green with new cycle routes planned for North Solihull

    People in North Solihull are going green in a bid to access jobs, with the creation of a new 8-mile network of cycle friendly routes to top …

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

  • BusinessGreen conference

    Discusses green technology and innovations including ultra-low emission vehicles.

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

  • Water customers no longer liable for sewerage repairs

    Water customers in England will no longer have to worry about being hit with surprise bills to repair blocked or damaged sewers, following changes that have come into force today.

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