The government is to make available £250m to encourage local authorities in England to keep or restore weekly bin collections
Energy and Environment
Speech in full - Caroline Flint
Caroline Flint speech to Labour conference 2011.
Labour 'positive' about new nuclear
The shadow energy minister has outlined Labour's support for the nuclear industry, as delegates meet at the party's annual conference.
Speech in full - Meg Hillier
Meg Hillier's speech to Labour conference.
Tories 'addicted to austerity'
Angela Eagle has accused the chancellor of being "addicted to austerity".
Speech in full - Mary Creagh
Mary Creagh's speech to Labour conference.
Local food 'vital to the economy'
The shadow environment secretary has praised the innovative work of local food suppliers and producers.
Investing in the green economy
Business as usual in the energy industry is definitely something that we are past, a leading Liberal Democrat peer has said.
Nuclear industry 'should pay windfall tax'
The Liberal Democrat conference has approved a motion that allows for a windfall tax on operators of existing nuclear power stations.
Huhne to 'get tough' with energy's big six
Speech in full - Chris Huhne
Energy companies 'a cartel'
MP urges action on 'crippling' fuel prices
Finding ways to protect the rainforests
Young politicians debate climate change
Labour call for tighter media regulations
Tighter media regulation rules should be introduced following News Corporation’s failed takeover bid of BSkyB, the Commons has heard.
'Political will' needed to tackle global challenges
The environment secretary has outlined the "incredibly important opportunity" afforded by a forthcoming international summit on sustainable development.
Government should adopt 'recommended recycling list'
Clark defends planning laws
MPs warn on EU battery egg clampdown
Economic growth is 'stalling'
Delivering the infrastructure the UK needs to compete
Greater local engagement in planning
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