£2m for locally-led green recovery projects on Scottish islands
Island communities in Scotland will benefit from a £2 million programme of locally-led green projects designed to help support their economic recovery from the...
The window of opportunity to limit global warming to 1.5°C is closing, new report...
Without immediate and deep emissions reductions across all sectors, limiting global warming to 1.5°C is beyond reach.
However, there is increasing evidence of climate action,...
Northern Ireland launches Environmental Challenge Fund
A £2m Environmental Challenge Fund is now open for applications from not-for-profit organisations and councils to deliver natural heritage projects that support COVID-19 Recovery...
Primark commits to net zero by 2050
Primark has joined the United Nations’ Fashion Charter (UNFCCC), supporting the Charter’s net-zero ambition for 2050 and committing to a 30% reduction in greenhouse...
Boohoo to set up a new factory in Leicester
BOOHOO plans to set up a “model factory” in Leicester following allegations of poor working practices at its supplier factory last month.
John Lyttle, Boohoo’s...
Higher proportion of affordable homes in new starts and completions statistics
Housing programmes delivered by Homes England saw an overall increase in starts and completions in 2019-20 compared to the previous year, according to new...
Soil quality key to increasing crop production and resilience to climate change, research says
High-quality cropland soils limit losses in response to warmer climates and support higher yields, according to new research.
The international team of experts, including Professor...
Consultation launched on plans to reduce single use plastics in Wales
The Deputy Minister for Housing and Local Government for Wales, Hannah Blythyn, has launched a consultation on the Welsh Government’s proposals to ban a...
Environment Bill further strengthened to tackle storm overflows, government announces
The Environment Bill will be further strengthened with an amendment that will see a duty enshrined in law to ensure water companies secure a...
Social housing whitepaper unveiled
A new social housing whitepaper seeking to ensure support for residents in England and ensure landlords raise standards where needed has been announced by...
