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The global food crisis

Kelly move makes life easier for Brown at G8

By Ed Crooks

Published: July 8 2008 02:48 | Last updated: July 8 2008 02:48

Green campaigners would have preferred her to slam on the brakes, but Ruth Kelly has at least taken her foot off the accelerator.

Ms Kelly’s announcement on Monday showed that Britain is taking seriously concerns about the effects of biofuels on food prices and the environment.

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