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  • Communities get new powers to tackle alcohol-fuelled crime and disorder

    Communities across England and Wales will benefit from two new powers that will help them tackle alcohol-fuelled violence and disorder, the home office announced today.

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

  • Association of British Insurers Chairman's Dinner 2012

    Vince Cable addresses the insurance industry abbout why banking reform is vital and why there needs to be government reform and changes in banking practice and company directors' pay.

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

  • Burden of regulation is beginning to lift, say businesses

    The report also states that more than half of businesses expect the burden to stay the same or decrease. Business and Enterprise Minister…

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

  • Ed Davey speech to the LGA Annual Conference

    Thanks Gerald – and thanks to the LGA for inviting me to talk. In my first few months in DECC, I've been confronted with issues and decisions that might seem a million miles from the responsibilities...

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

  • Statement on Coryton by Charles Hendry

    This is very sad news for the workers at Coryton, who will be extremely disappointed that PWC has been unable to find a buyer for the site as…

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

  • Re-appointment of Chair to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)

    The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions today announced the re-appointment of Judith Hackitt CBE as the Chair of the HSE

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

  • Vulnerable households set to save on water bills

    An estimated 2.4 million households have difficulties meeting the costs of their water bills.

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

  • UK downstream oil industry

    Information on the challenges facing the UK downstream oil industry.

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  • Outcomes of Minister’s meeting with representatives on Coryton

    Charles Hendry, Energy Minister Chaired a meeting with representatives from Thurrock Council, Unite, local MPs and the administrator PWC this…

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

  • Online retail in UK set to top £77bn in 2012

    The market has exploded in recent years, with 30 per cent of all cross border trade in Europe, going through UK retailers. John Andrews …

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

  • Green Deal Oversight Body and Ombudsman Announced

    Gemserv wins contract for oversight of Green Deal Ombudsman Services Ltd to act as the Ombudsman and Investigation service for Green Deal…

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

  • ‘Overcoming barriers to the future of nuclear in Europe’ - informal senior officials’ meeting of nuclear power-interested EU countries

    The UK's Department of Energy and Climate Change hosted an informal senior officials' meeting of nuclear power-interested EU countries.

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

  • Written Ministerial Statement on EU Energy Council, Luxembourg 15 June 2012

    In advance of the forthcoming Energy Council in Luxembourg on 15 June, I am writing to outline the agenda items to be discussed. The first …

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

  • Improving intellectual property dispute resolution

    The Government is committed to providing SMEs with the economic environment and framework they need to grow. The Hargreaves Review identified…

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

  • The Green Deal and ECO - Written Ministerial Statement

    Today my Department is publishing the government response to the Green Deal and ECO consultation ahead of the introduction of the Green Deal…

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

  • Search for new Coal Authority Chairperson begins

    Energy Minister Charles Hendry today announced recruitment has begun for a new Chair of the Coal Authority. Dr Helen Mounsey’s period of office…

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

  • Statement on Coryton

    A DECC spokesperson said: “It is disappointing that PWC has been unable to find a buyer for Coryton. This is particularly bad news for the …

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

  • Statement on Coryton

    A DECC spokesperson said: “It is disappointing that PWC has been unable to find a buyer for Coryton. This is particularly bad news for the workers at Coryton.  The Job Centre Plus Rapid Response Ser...

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

  • Small Emitters can opt out of EU ETS from 2013

    25 May 2012 The UK is offering small emitters and hospital installations the opportunity to ‘opt out’ from the EU ETS from 2013 as part of …

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

  • Energy Minister visits Horizon headquarters

    The Minister of State for Energy, Charles Hendry, will today (May 24) visit the Gloucester headquarters of Horizon Nuclear Power after the withdrawal…

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