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  • The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP visits Yorkshire and the North East

    During a visit to Yorkshire and the North East yesterday, Secretary of State The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP opened a programme that will create and…

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

  • Shell Gannet field update: SOSREP gives go ahead for removal of gas from the pipeline

    SOSREP Statement: 30 September 2011 Further to the update issued on 24 August, this is a statement by Mr Hugh Shaw, the Secretary of State&…

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

  • UK wins food fight

    Food labelling will be clearer, simpler and more honest following heavy lobbying in Europe by the UK.

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

  • Energy statistics - statistical press release

    Energy Trends and Quarterly Energy Prices publications have been publiched by the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC). Energy Trends…

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

  • Electric vehicles and their integration in the built environment

    Explains what government is doing to support electric vehicles.

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

  • The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP's statement following incident at Kellingley colliery on 27 September 2011

    Energy Secretary The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP said: “I am immensely saddened by the news this evening of the tragic death at Kellingley colliery…

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

  • Myth bust: Marketing campaign on Horse Identification rules

    This was to improve disease control and help prevent the export of contaminated meat.

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

  • UK welcomes Indonesia’s lead in protecting forests

    The UK Government is helping developing countries to prevent the loss of forests.

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

  • World Rhino Day message from Environment Minister Richard Benyon

    Governments and conservation groups need to work more closely together to help combat the illegal trade in rhino horn, Environment Minister Richard Benyon said today.

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

  • Building a sustainable future

    Speech about transport having a pivotal role in building a sustainable future.

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

  • Exercise Sula report published

    The Exercise Sula report has been published and is available on the MCA website. Exercise Sula was held in Scotland in May to test the UK&rsquo…

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

  • New veterinary residues committee appointments

    Three new members have been appointed to the independent Veterinary Residues Committee (VRC).

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

  • Britain and Poland call for radical CAP reform

    The two countries share ambitious plans for reform, centred on a more competitive agriculture sector and better incentives to improve the environment.

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

  • Climate change and the Commonwealth: building global resilience

    Foreign Office Minister Henry Bellingham has spoken about the Commonwealth’s unique role in tackling climate change.

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

  • Holyhead Biomass plant given go ahead

    Consent has today been granted to Anglesey Aluminium Metal Renewables to construct a biomass fuelled power station at Penrhos Works, Holyhead…

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

  • Defra approves GM wheat trial

    Defra has granted consent  to Rothamsted Research to conduct a research trial on GM wheat in 2012 and 2013. 

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

  • Expiry date for confusing date labels

    The updated guidance will ensure the right date marks are used on food labels making it easier for shoppers to know food is safe to eat.

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

  • A vision of our electric future: What might Britain's new pylons look like?

    Six Pylon Design Competition finalists unveiled The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP opens pylon design display at the V&A’s London Design…

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

  • Gannet oil spill: Written Ministerial Statement by The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP

    An oil release from a pipeline in Shell’s Gannet F development, totalling approximately 218 tonnes1, occurred during the period from 10th to…

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

  • New power to local people over National Parks

    Government meets pledge to improve local accountability of National Parks.

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