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  • European Union’s External Energy Policy

    At a conference on the external dimension of European energy policy, Foreign Office Minister Lord Howell spoke about the vital role gas can play in addressing the significant energy challenge that Europe and the world is fac…

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

  • Charles Hendry speech to the CBI Energy Conference, 14 June 2011

    Introduction - Challenges It is a year in which we have seen the energy landscape change beyond recognition. If you look back just 15 months…

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

  • Anaerobic digestion strategy launched: statement by Greg Barker

    Energy and Climate Change Minister Greg Barker has today welcomed the publication of the Coalition Government’s Anaerobic Digestion strategy…

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

  • Plans for a zero waste economy launched

    Helping people to do the right thing by reducing waste and increase recycling at home, on the move or as part of their business.

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

  • UK Ministers meet EU Commissioner on sheep movement penalties

    A series of ongoing talks in which the UK has raised concerns over the difficulties for British farmers around the new EID system.

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

  • Animal testing consultation

    The government is asking you to have your say on how EU rules on testing are introduced in the UK.

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

  • Bluetongue restrictions lifted

    Restrictions on exporting sheep and cattle from Great Britain in place because of bluetongue disease will be lifted.

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

  • Renewables study published

    The Department of Energy and Climate Change today published an independent study on projected costs and deployment potential for different renewable…

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

  • UK-South Africa Bilateral Forum

    As part of the 9th UK - South Africa bilateral forum last week Secretary of State The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP met with South African Minister …

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

  • Letter from Mark Higson, Dr Mike Weightman and the Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change regarding issues relating to NPSs and the interim report on Fukushima

    The letter Mark Higson, Chief Executive, Office for Nuclear Development, sent to Dr Mike Weightman regarding issues relating to National Policy…

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

  • Drought declared in the Anglian region

    Parts of the Anglian region are now officially in a state of drought, Defra and the Environment Agency announced today.

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

  • Aviation Club lunch

    Discussing the topics of aviation strategy and Iceland ash cloud.

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

  • Feed-in Tariffs scheme - outcome of fast-track review consultation: Written Ministerial Statement by Greg Barker

    On 18 March I announced the start of a consultation on proposals to change Feed-in Tariffs (FITs) for solar photovoltaic (PV) installations…

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

  • Consultation on air quality plans to meet nitrogen dioxide limits launched

    These plans will form the basis of the UK notification to the European Commission for additional time to comply with the NO2 limit values.

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

  • FTA Logistics carbon reduction conference

    Speech by Mike Penning MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport.

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

  • New plans promise flourishing future for the natural environment

    England’s natural environment will be better protected, restored and improved under ambitious new plans published by Defra today.

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

  • Secretary of State’s Natural Environment White Paper speech

    Thank you.  I'm delighted to be here this morning to launch our Natural Environment White Paper.

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

  • The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP response to the World Environment Day campaign

    Energy and Climate Change Secretary, The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP said: “In May this year the UK made a legal commitment to cut emissions by over…

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

  • Keeping pets healthy during hot weather

    Extra care should be taken to protect pets in the current hot weather, Defra’s Chief Vet Nigel Gibbens said today.

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

  • Hidden value of nature revealed in groundbreaking study

    The true value of nature can be shown for the very first time thanks to groundbreaking research by hundreds of UK scientists.

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