News Feeds
Communities &
Local Government
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...)
10 March
Smokers are today (10 March) being urged to quit their habit or realise its danger, as statistics reveal that a third of those who die in accidental house fires, die in fires started by cigarettes. (continues...)
12 March
John Healey: Reconstructing the builders' rulebook to reduce emissions and bills
Housing and Planning Minister John Healey today announced changes to the country's building regulations to make our homes, shops and offices warmer and cheaper to run and take Britain a step closer to meeting our low carbon commitments. (continues...)
10 March
Valuation Tribunal Service new member appointed
The Government has announced the appointment of Margaret May as member of the Valuation Tribunal Service (VTS) for a period of 3 years from 1 April 2010. (continues...)
11 March
Decrease in homelessness continues as new statistics show 72 per cent reduction
New national statistics released today show that despite the tough economic times, the number of those accepted as homeless is down by 72 per cent since 2003. (continues...)
Energy
Saving Trust
13 March
Met review 'confirms man-made climate change'
The Met Office has issued a report concerning the nature of climate change.
13 March
Energy savings 'not being passed on to consumers'
The savings which energy companies are making on wholesale gas are not being passed on to consumers, according to price comparison websites.
13 March
Industrial sites suggested for onshore wind projects
An energy investor has suggested building onshore wind projects in industrial centre, in a bid to avoid aesthetic planning difficulties.
13 March
Defra has issued a report detailing the further action needed to help the UK to prevent air pollution and climate change.
13 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
13 March
Met review 'confirms man-made climate change'
The Met Office has issued a report concerning the nature of climate change.
13 March
Energy savings 'not being passed on to consumers'
The savings which energy companies are making on wholesale gas are not being passed on to consumers, according to price comparison websites.
13 March
Industrial sites suggested for onshore wind projects
An energy investor has suggested building onshore wind projects in industrial centre, in a bid to avoid aesthetic planning difficulties.
13 March
Defra has issued a report detailing the further action needed to help the UK to prevent air pollution and climate change.
13 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.