Monday, April 20, 2026

Inquiry to examine effect of Government fuel policy across all transport modes

The Transport Committee is to examine the effect of Government fuel policy on connectivity, capacity and sustainability across all transport modes, including motor vehicles,...

Lewes District strategy hopes to build on ‘positive changes in sustainability behaviour’ seen during...

Cabinet councillors have agreed a revised timetable and format for next steps in developing Lewes District Council’s climate change and sustainability strategy. In July 2019,...

Signs of wasted food in UK homes on the rise as lockdown eases

The easing of lockdown measures could see increased levels of wasted food in the UK, warns new research. Conducted by WRAP in June, the research...

£5.7m funding on examining how nature can be used to improve mental health and...

Seven sites which will test the ways in which connecting people with nature can improve mental well-being have been awarded a share of a...

New laws to cut red tape around rebuilding unused buildings as homes

New laws laid in Parliament will 'deliver much-needed new homes and revitalise town centres across England', Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick has announced. The new rules,...

Schools across Northern Ireland can apply for grants to help pollinators in new scheme

New scheme for schools to improve the health of our bees and pollinators and help protect eco-systems has been announced in Northern Ireland. The £2m...

New independent group to help tackle ‘greenwashing’

A new expert group whose work is set to support investors, consumers and businesses to make green financial decisions has been announced. The Green Technical...

‘Once in a generation opportunity for us to restart the clock’, as minister unveils...

Retaining the positive changes driven by the coronavirus pandemic is central to the Welsh Government’s new planning policy. Boosting digital services in areas where current...

Northern Ireland consults on single-use plastic beverage cups and food containers

The Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has published a consultation on proposals for the reduction of the usage of single-use plastic...

Northern Ireland’s first Environment Strategy under consultation

Edwin Poots, Minister for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, has launched a consultation document on Northern Ireland’s first ever overarching Environment Strategy. The Environment Strategy...