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Publication of the UK Climate Change Risk Assessment
30 January 2012

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European Commission concludes that higher emissions cuts would save money

23 January 2012

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Government will save over £100 million on property this financial year
16 January 2012

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‘The default answer of yes should be removed’: MPs publish findings on Draft National Planning Policy Framework
21 December 2011

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Green Deal Financing Company founded
02 October 2011

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Consumption-based emissions reporting: Energy and Climate Change Select Committee inquiry launched
13 September 2011

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The value of wildlife and habitats
23 August 2011

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Government publishes biodiversity strategy
19 August 2011

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Enterprise Zones and the green economy
17 August 2011

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Westminster Sustainable Business Forum’s work cited by the Department for Communities and Local Government
05 August 2011

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Confederation of British Industry calls for energy intensive industry exemption from the carbon floor price
05 August 2011

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Inquiry into the Draft National Planning Policy Framework
28 July 2011

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Draft National Planning Policy Framework
25 July 2011

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New scheme to make green heaters affordable
21 July 2011

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New plans for schools capital investment announced
19 July 2011

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Electricity Market Reform White Paper
12 July 2011

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MPs call on the Treasury to adopt a coherent strategy towards environmental taxation
07 July 2011

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Business-led trials on energy efficiency announced
06 July 2011

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Committee on Climate Change Third Progress Report published
30 June 2011
 
 
Government plan for microgeneration published
22 June 2011
 
 
Presumption in favor of sustainable development to be incorporated into new National Planning Policy Framework
15 June 2011
 

New Feed-in Tariff levels announced
09 June 2011

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Natural Environment White Paper
07 June 2011

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Valuing the natural environment
02 June 2011

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Government announces consumer protection mechanisms for the Green Deal
02 June 2011

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Offshore Renewable Energy Technology and Innovation Centre announced
26 May 2011
 
Green Investment Bank to operate as an independent institution
24 May 2011

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Nicky Morgan MP welcomes announcements on the Green Investment Bank
23 May 2011

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Surplus public sector assets to be used for new model of education delivery
20 May 2011
 
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The UK sets ambitious target for emission reduction
17 May 2011

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Businesses and Investors asked to give their views on Green House Gas reporting
11 May 2011

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Land lords to face new energy efficiency requirements
10 May 2011

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The UK could source 45% of energy from renewable generation by 2030
09 May 2011

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Protecting economic growth from climate change
09 May 2011

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UK could take one quarter of the global marine energy market
03 May 2011

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First evidence session of Budget 2011 and environmental taxes inquiry held last week.
27 April 2011

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Confederation of British Industry calls for government to reduce investment risk in UK’s low carbon infrastructure
26 April 2011

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Attitudes to biodiversity and the natural environment study published
13 April 2011

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Green Tax inquiry launched
01 April 2011

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Smart Metering: Implementation programme published

30 March 2011

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Budget 2011:  Government’s green announcements receive a mixed response
23 March 2011

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Budget 2011: Government funding for the Green Investment Bank trebled and a carbon price floor introduced
23 March 2011

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Nicky Morgan MP welcomes Government’s increased funding for Green Investment Bank
23 March 2011

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Feed-in Tariffs: Proposals for change announced as part of scheme review
18 March 2011

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Government Carbon Plan released
08 March 2011

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Government forms Green Economy Council - New council of business leaders to work with government on achieving green growth.
16 February 2011

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Sharing with benefits – how local government can manage property to save £7 billion a year, improve services and save the environment.
02 February 2011

 

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