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Communities &
Local Government
09 March
New award to honour British heroes of the Holocaust
Britons who saved the lives of Jews and other persecuted groups during the Holocaust are to be honoured for their actions. (continues...)
09 March
John Healey: Green overhaul for planning system to cut emissions and bills
Housing and Planning Minister John Healey has today announced a triple boost for councils tackling climate change by updating planning rules, granting nearly £10m to improve green skills and backing further progress by the "second wave" of eco-towns. (continues...)
09 March
Shahid Malik meets President of the Transitional Federation Government of Somalia
Communities Minister Shahid Malik today met with Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, President of the Transitional Federal Government of Somalia. (continues...)
08 March
Businesses recognised for contribution to safety of local communities
Employers around the country are to be recognised for their contribution to the safety of local communities, announced Fire Minster Shahid Malik today. (continues...)
08 March
John Healey: £83 million backing for first time buyers and housebuilding jobs
Housing Minister John Healey has today announced £83 million to get building over 5,700 new and affordable homes stalled by the recession back on track. (continues...)
Energy
Saving Trust
08 March
M&S plans to be 'world's most sustainable retailer'
The upmarket store has outlined plans to become the most sustainable shop in the world by 2015.
08 March
One month countdown to start of CRC
There is just one month to go before the start of the government's CRC scheme, which aims to cut down emissions from organisations.
09 March
'Double-standards' found at green building event, claims journalist
A writer has claimed that the green building event Ecobuild has not upheld the ecological principles it promotes.
09 March
Retrofitting of eco products is a 'good idea'
A green housing initiative has praised the government's plans to retrofit homes with energy efficient products.
09 March
Retrofitting of eco products is a 'good idea'
A green housing initiative has praised the government's plans to retrofit homes with energy efficient products.
Carbon
Trust
08 March
M&S plans to be 'world's most sustainable retailer'
The upmarket store has outlined plans to become the most sustainable shop in the world by 2015.
08 March
One month countdown to start of CRC
There is just one month to go before the start of the government's CRC scheme, which aims to cut down emissions from organisations.
09 March
'Double-standards' found at green building event, claims journalist
A writer has claimed that the green building event Ecobuild has not upheld the ecological principles it promotes.
09 March
Retrofitting of eco products is a 'good idea'
A green housing initiative has praised the government's plans to retrofit homes with energy efficient products.
09 March
Retrofitting of eco products is a 'good idea'
A green housing initiative has praised the government's plans to retrofit homes with energy efficient products.