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  • CCC produces its second annual report to Parliament

    The Committee on Climate Change (CCC) has produced its second annual report to Parliament: Meeting carbon budgets - ensuring a low-carbon recovery…

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

  • The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP's response to the Climate Change Committee's second annual progress report

    Energy and Climate Change Secretary The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP said: As the Climate Change Committee makes clear, we mustn’t rely on economic…

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

  • Greg Barker response to Green Investment Bank report

    Energy and Climate Change Minister Greg Barker has responded to the publication of the Green Investment Bank Comission’s report, “Unlocking …

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

  • Bovine disease compensation payable during July 2010

    Compensation payable during July 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

  • Renewable UK Offshore Wind Conference - transcript of The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP's video message

    I’m sorry I can’t be with you in person today. But I want to personally convey to you three things: that we will be the greenest government…

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

  • Coalition sets out energy policy as new analysis points to scale of 2050 challenge

    First ever Annual Energy Statement sets out 32 actions of coalition energy and climate change policy Six illustrative ‘2050 Pathways…

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

  • Six companies awarded contracts to develop more energy efficient lighting for homes

    The contracts have been awarded through the Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI).

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

  • The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP's speech to the Economist UK Energy Summit

    Introduction This is the first coalition in sixty five years. The last coalition won a world war. This one must tame our biggest ever peacetime…

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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 are published today 24 June by the Department of Energy and Climate Change. Energy Trends…

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

  • Changes to badger vaccine deployment project

    We are committed to introducing a carefully-managed and science-led policy of badger control in areas with high and persistent levels of bovine TB.

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

  • June 2010 budget: key announcements for Environment

    The Government is committed to playing its part in moving to a low-carbon economy.

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

  • Lord Henley's speech at the Eco-Schools Conference

    It's a pleasure to be here and applaud this successful initiative.

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

  • Foreign Secretary appoints climate change Special Representative

    The Foreign Secretary, William Hague, has announced the appointment of John Ashton as his Special Representative for Climate Change for the year ahead.

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

  • Gloucestershire Old Spots: Crackling good protected pork

    Gloucester Old Spots, the 42nd British product to be added to the list of legally-protected names.

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

  • Love your electricals!

    The theme was chosen following research conducted by Recycle Now, the national recycling campaign.

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

  • Progress on Europe-wide ban on illegally-logged timber

    A ban on illegal timber entering the EU market has moved a step closer this week.

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

  • Go wild for wildlife!

    Volunteers from Defra’s helpline (outsourced to Vertex Data Science Ltd, based in Merseyside), as well as the Environment Agency and RPA / BCMS…

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

  • Review of waste policy announced

    The Government is to carry out a full review of waste policy in England, looking at the most effective ways of reducing waste.

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

  • Caroline Spelman speech at Futuresource, Excel Centre – ‘Waste – new thinking for a new economy’

    Thank you and thanks to everyone here. Today I want to explain the new Government's approach to waste in the years ahead.

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

  • Richard Benyon speech at IFAW Parliamentary reception

    Thank you John for hosting today’s event and Robbie for your talk and support.

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