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DECC renewable energy: we need announcements like this every 2 months for next 2 years
The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) has welcomed the announcement by DECC today of private sector investment in eight major new renewable energy projects and hopes that it will be the first of many.
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"At present, renewables supply about four per cent of total UK energy use and around another two per cent is already approved or under construction" Prof Roger Kemp from the IET.
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"We wish to object to the PM's repeated mischaracterising of our country as a 'Christian country'" Jim Al-Khalili, President of the British Humanist Association.
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Infographic: HS2, more than a railway
An infographic depicting the economic benefits, both direct and indirect, of the proposed north-south rail link.
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JUAC: Dear David Laws - open letter to David Laws MP on asbestos concerns
Dear Mr David Laws. We are writing to you to raise a number of urgent concerns that surround the recent investigation into the asbestos contamination of Cwmcarn High School. On the 17th of April Caerphilly Council took the decision to spend £1million on the removal of asbestos materials and contamination from Cwmcarn High School to make it safe for reoccupation. The school was closed in October 2012 following a report that identified... Read more.
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New dawn delivers fresh challenges for NHS
Having been a cauldron of controversy regarding care levels, rumoured budget cuts and waiting periods over the past few years, the NHS has hit the headlines again recently with its landmark reforms coming into effect. But what challenges do these pose for our health service - and what effect will they have on patients?
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To EU or not to EU? That's a traveller's question
The idea of the EU referendum has sparked controversy all over the shop, whether you work in a government role like the civil service or you're a member of the public. While Cameron, Clegg and everyone else in between are arguing the merits of the proposal, the rest of us are wondering one thing - how will it impact our holidays?
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NUT: Dear Michael, I am writing to you after reading the response of your Schools Minister Lord Nash
Open letter to Michael Gove from Chris Blower at the NUT.
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Boeing reports strong first-quarter results
The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA) reported first-quarter revenue increased 8 percent to $20.5 billion on higher commercial volume.
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BHA responds to Attorney General's comments following 'Christian Country' open letter to Prime Minister
"As I go around and look at the way we make laws, and indeed many of the underlying ethics of society are Christian-based and the result of 1,500 years of Christian input into our national life".
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New Easy-On Privacy Filters for iPads offer fast, bubble-free visual data security
Step out with 3M Easy-On Privacy for iPads: easy, unlimited attachment and removal for on-the-go screen privacy.
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Life #20 – 300 children!
This week we have quite a big task! We want to find 300 new toys or books to help spread some love to children going through very tough times.
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The RSPCA is appealing for homes for these gorgeous Georges
This St George’s Day we ask - can you resist these gorgeous Georges in need of a new home?
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