Government criticised over list of potential countries for sourcing biomass, which also includes AfghanistanA plan by the British government to burn biomass imported from countries including North Korea and Afghanistan has been...
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Read MoreBriefing notes obtained by FoI reveal minister meeting with Drax CEO was told Greenpeace supported practiceGreenpeace has accused the government of misrepresenting its stance on burning trees for electricity, giving a minister...
Read MoreGeorge Eustice says adapted kerosene boilers can run on ‘hydro-treated vegetable oil’ and cut emissions by 88%A proposal to incentivise households in rural areas to run their heating systems on vegetable oil is to be...
Read MoreCampaigners criticise European Commission strategy that allows continued burning of trees for fuelThe EU executive has been accused of “sacrificing forests” after it published proposals that would allow trees to...
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MPs vote to give leave to bring in private
As part of a comprehensive programme of renationalisation, the
Lib Dem proposal is passed by 137 votes to
Members of the national assembly banned from entering building
The major U.S. index futures are currently pointing to
Andrew RT Davies narrowly won a confidence vote but
Change in schedule comes after Wallace stepped back from
Davies says position ‘untenable’ despite narrowly winning confidence vote,
Tougher guidance in England and Wales will also prevent
Minister for safeguarding unveils measures including ‘right to know’,