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  • 2010 update to the Greenhouse Gas Conversion Factors for Company Reporting

    The conversion factor dataset is updated on an annual basis.

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

  • UK businesses must plan for climate change says Environment Secretary

    UK businesses need to be ready to face the risks and benefit from the opportunities that climate change could bring, Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman said today.

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

  • New consultation on conservation and amateur vegetable varieties

    Protecting genetic variation in vegetables by encouraging the growing of heritage varieties and new varieties intended specifically for gardeners.

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

  • Government response on Groceries Code Adjudicator consultation

    Government response to a consultation on establishing a body to monitor and enforce the Groceries Supply Code of Practice (GSCOP).

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

  • Paice calls for more honest labelling

    The origin labelling of meat, meat products and dairy products tend to be the most confusing for consumers to understand.

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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 in response to Financial Times leader dated 2 August 2010

    The Editor Financial Times Sir, Your leading article (Monday 2nd August) suggests that the Government does not seem gripped by sufficient …

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

  • Big society can help tackle Ragwort risk

    Tackling Common Ragwort can be a practical example of the Big Society in action, Agriculture Minister Jim Paice said today.

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

  • DECC response to public comments on The Coalition: Our Programme for Government

    We would like to thank everyone who responded to the consultation on the Coalition’s Programme for Government, and particularly those with comments…

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

  • Greg Barker puts low-carbon growth at the heart of UK-India relationship

    Low carbon growth should be at the centre of the UK’s special partnership with India, Climate Change Minister Greg Barker said today as he addressed…

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

  • Defra funding for UK/Indian forest project

    The UK and India will start work on a new project to examine how the restoration of forests can benefit biodiversity and communities, while mitigating climate change.

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

  • Bovine disease compensation payable during August 2010

    Compensation payable during August 2010, in England (and in Wales and Scotland for BSE only).

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

  • Minister announces further investment in marine renewables during Wave Hub visit

    Mr Prisk, who kicked off a two-day tour of Cornwall, said the additional £1.5 million grant from the RDA would allow wave energy company Ocean…

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

  • Digest of UK energy statistics 2010

    The Digest of United Kingdom Energy Statistics 2010 is published today by the Department of Energy and Climate Change. With many detailed tables…

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

  • The path towards a zero waste economy: waste review launched

    The Government’s review of waste policies has been formally launched today.

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

  • Defra announces more support for councils to tackle floods

    The funding will help local authorities identify areas with significantly high risk of flooding, where maps and action plans are required.

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

  • Wild bird populations: Farmland birds in England 2009

    The latest population indices for breeding farmland birds in England are published today.

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

  • Richard Benyon speech: Local government flood forum conference

    Richard Benyon speech – Local Government Flood Forum Conference.

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

  • £5000 incentive for buyers of low carbon cars

    The Government has confirmed an incentive of up to £5000 for motorists purchasing an ultra-low carbon car.

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

  • Green light to ultra low carbon car consumer incentive

    Exceptionally, the Government has agreed the announcement of this incentive ahead of the completion of the spending review to support the early…

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

  • New Chair of United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority appointed

    Professor Roger Cashmore is the Principal of Brasenose College, Oxford, and the current Chair of the Nuclear Research Advisory Council of the…

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