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  • Global Energy Challenges: now and in the future

    Foreign Office Minister Lord Howell discussed aims to enhance oil price stability and the economic problems of sustained high oil prices in a speech to the International Energy Forum.

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

  • Grant Shapps helps local communities make cycling safer

    Local Government Minister Grant Shapps has today set the wheels in motion to give councils the freedom to make their areas more bike-friendly…

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

  • Steps toward a low-carbon future

    Radical policies for the environment have long been a cornerstone of my party’s identity. A year into government, and we have already achieved…

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

  • Research into country of origin labelling announced

    The survey looked at labels on over 500 meat and dairy products purchased from the major retailers and a number of independent shops.

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

  • Jim Paice’s speech to the British Meat Processors Association Conference

    Jim Paice’s speech to the British Meat Processors Association Conference.

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

  • UK carbon budget will cut emissions and promote innovation

    The UK’s carbon budget for 2023 - 2027 leads the way in reducing emissions and encouraging investment in low-carbon technology.

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

  • Defra welcomes OECD Green Growth Strategy

    The "Green Growth Strategy" sets out a framework and policy options to boost economic growth and protect the environment around the world.

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

  • A vision for the Green Investment Bank

    The UK will be the first country in the world to create a bank dedicated to the greening of our economy.

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

  • Transition Trustees for new waterways charity appointed

    Tony Hales, current Chair of British Waterways, has been appointed as the new Chair of the Transition Trustees of the new waterways charity.

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

  • Kids encouraged to veg out in school

    Encouraging more schools to grow fruit and vegetables.

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

  • More flood and coastal defence schemes to go ahead under new funding system

    More flood and coastal erosion defence projects across England will receive government money each year under a new funding system announced today.

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

  • Nick Clegg delivers details of the Green Investment Bank

    Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg today gave more detail on the Coalition’s agenda for climate change and the green economy.

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

  • Letter to Likke Friis from Chris Huhne regarding Green House Gas Sharing decision, 22 May 2011

    A letter from Chris Huhne, Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change to Danish Minister Likke Friis, regarding use of restricted credits…

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

  • Bovine TB and badger culling: myth busted

    We have consistently said that we have yet to make a decision after the consultation on badger control.

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

  • Interim chair appointed to the Civil Nuclear Police Authority

    Lieutenant General Sir Philip Trousdell KBE CB has been appointed as interim Chair of the Civil Nuclear Police Authority to take over from Sir…

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

  • Water companies must plan for a drier climate

    Dry weather is likely to become a more frequent occurrence in the future due to the impacts of climate change.

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

  • UK Biodiversity Indicators 2011

    The 2011 statistics on biodiversity indicators have been published today.

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

  • Huhne: Strong, independent, regulator crucial for secure, low-carbon, affordable energy

    DECC published the conclusions of two reviews today that aim to support the delivery of energy and climate change goals by strengthening the…

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

  • Explanatory memorandum to the Gas (Exemptions) Order 2011

    A statutory document extending 19 gas licence exemptions that will otherwise expire on 1 March 2011.

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  • Explanatory memorandum to the aviation greenhouse gas emissions trading scheme regulations 2010

    Regulations that complete transposition of Directive 2008/101/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council (‘the Aviation ETS Directive’…

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