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  • New power stations bring jobs to Yorkshire

    Ministers today gave the go-ahead for two new power stations in Yorkshire that will create over 1,000 jobs and generate enough energy to power…

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

  • Green growth real and happening in the North East

    26 June 2011 Press release 2011/087_NE The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP will today put the spotlight on the economic benefits to Britain of investing…

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

  • UK and Norway sign historic energy agreement

    Energy ministers from Norway and the United Kingdom today signed a joint agreement to co-operate further on renewables, oil and gas and the …

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

  • Hungary and UK join forces to break down low carbon finance barriers

    24 October 2011 A European low carbon finance summit is convened today aimed at overcoming the barriers to green investment in Central and …

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

  • PM Energy Summit

    A summit with the 6 biggest power firms, consumer groups and regulator Ofgem.

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

  • The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP's Written Ministerial Statement

    11 October 2011 Today I have deposited in the House the final report which I requested from the Chief Nuclear Inspector, Dr Mike Weightman…

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

  • Final Fukushima report published

    Energy Secretary The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP today presented to Parliament the final report by the Chief Nuclear Inspector, Dr Mike Weightman,…

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

  • Going green with new cycle routes planned for North Solihull

    People in North Solihull are going green in a bid to access jobs, with the creation of a new 8-mile network of cycle friendly routes to top …

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

  • BusinessGreen conference

    Discusses green technology and innovations including ultra-low emission vehicles.

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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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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 pylon finalists to be unveiled

    Press release: 11/073 7 September 2011 The Rt Hon Chris Huhne MP to open ‘A Pylon for the Future’ competition shortlist display at the…

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

  • Minister praises 'thriving' oil and gas sector

    Energy Minister Charles Hendry today used a speech to the Offshore Europe Conference in Aberdeen to highlight the continued importance of the…

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