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The Liberal Conservative coalition has confirmed that its policies include

The next generation

New aspirations for education

Could schools be placed under parents’ local control?

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The new Liberal Conservative government has forged ahead with its plans

Social issues & trends

Big Society a government priority

Civil Society Office launch heralds changes across society

Amnesty International has been running the “Shame Shell” campaign for a year

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Pulled ad raises oil pollution profile

"Shame Shell" campaign profits from paper's decision

Petrol companies have come under increased sustainability scrutiny

Business & social enterprise

How sustainable are petrol companies?

The dirtiest make the best efforts to be the cleanest

Ecoliners are planned to replace older cargo ships

Global perspectives

Fair transportation for fair trade goods

Ecoliners to ply the oceans as the age of sail is reborn

DIY stores feel little or no pressure in this regard

Business & social enterprise

DIY stores lack sustainability

Survey indicates most don’t feel any pressure

The Haiti Reconstruction Fund received its first international donation

Global perspectives

Brazil leads in donations to Haiti Fund

International rebuilding and election finally flows freely

The fund will act as a catalyst for renewable energy projects

Global perspectives

European funds back green investment

Aim is to draw private sector into sustainable development