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  • Energy saving measures boost house prices

    Making energy saving improvements to your property could increase its value by 14 per cent on average

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

  • Better, energy-saving facilities for troops training in Wales

    Soldiers using a military training area in Wales are to benefit from more comfortable and energy-efficient accommodation.

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  • New step for localism as every regional plan has gone

    The final 3 regional strategies for the West Midlands, South West and the North West are to be abolished.

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

  • £4.5 billion Budget deal to help homebuyers and boost economy

    Communities Secretary Eric Pickles welcomes new multi-billion pound housing package.

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

  • Improving new build homes to cut energy bills

    Communities Minister Don Foster has committed to improving energy efficiency levels in new homes that will save up to £100 per year in bills.

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

  • Ecobuild 2013

    Speech by Communities Minister Don Foster at the Ecobuild green building conference and exhibition.

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

  • Edward Davey speech to the Ecobuild event at ExCel

    Secretary of State's speech on the progress of our Energy Efficiency Strategy.

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

  • Minister rejects report of traveller sites risk to green belt

    Local Government Minister rejects a report in The Telegraph that the provision of authorised traveller sites will threaten the green belt.

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

  • Gregory Barker speech at the Energy Efficiency Mission Launch

    "We want the UK to be the most energy efficient economy in Europe", states Gregory Barker in a speech at the Energy Efficiency Mission Launch

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

  • £46 million boost for 132 local energy schemes

    132 projects awarded share of £46m to help reduce fuel poverty, boost energy efficiency, and encourage collective switching and purchasing.

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

  • Written Ministerial Statement by Greg Barker on DECC Local Authority Funds

    On 19 October 2012, DECC launched a competition for Local Authorities to bid for £40m of funding to deliver projects to reduce fuel poverty,…

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

  • Fuel poverty and energy efficiency debate

    Extract from House of Commons debate on Fuel poverty and energy efficiency.

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

  • Changes to the building regulations

    Written Ministerial Statement by The Right Honourable Don Foster MP on changes to the building regulations regime in England.

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

  • Town and Country Planning Association conference speech

    This is a speech delivered by Planning Minister Nick Boles about beautiful urban landscapes and affordable homes.

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

  • Abolition of regional strategies

    Statement by Baroness Hanham on the abolition of regional strategies

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

  • Next steps to improve the planning system and support sustainable development

    Further moves to simplify the planning system and make it more accessible to people in communities were set out today by Planning Minister Greg…

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

  • Terrorism: Home Secretary's oral statement on Abu Qatada

    This statement was given by Home Secretary Theresa May on 17 April 2012.

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

  • New look energy advice will help homeowners save money on bills

    New-look Energy Performance Certificate to offer practical advice for improvements Prospective homeowners will be given better and clearer …

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

  • National Planning Policy Framework

    Mr Speaker I would like to make a statement about planning policy. I am delighted today to be publishing the National Planning Policy Framework…

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

  • Government takes next step on zero carbon homes

    Zero-Carbon Homes are a step closer today after new proposals were announced to cut carbon emissions in new and existing buildings by Communities…

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