Some of the nation’s largest landowners make pact to jointly tackle the climate and...
Led by the National Trust, some of England’s largest landowners and managers have come together to sign up to a range of commitments to...
Warrington launches UK’s second-ever local government green bond
Warrington has launched the UK’s second local government green bond as part of its plans to become Britain’s first carbon-neutral town.
Warrington Borough Council is...
Government launches Inclusive Britain strategy
The government has published a new Inclusive Britain strategy, which sets out actions to tackle racial disparities, boost opportunity and promote fairness.
Inclusive Britain was...
Scotland becomes first UK nation to ban problematic plastics
Scotland has become the first part of the UK to implement a ban on many of the most problematic single-use plastics, as legislation comes...
Air pollution anxiety keeps Brits up at night, research says
Consumer anxiety around air pollution is on the rise across the UK, with more people concerned about air quality than ever before. New analysis...
Researchers team up with distillery to address water scarcity and protect whisky production
Researchers from the University of Aberdeen and James Hutton Institute have worked with The Glenlivet distillery to introduce environmentally sustainable solutions at Chivas Brothers’...
Wales announces rule to make manufacturers responsible for waste created by their products
Wales has joined forces with other UK nations to introduce new ‘polluter pays’ rules to make businesses which place packaged goods onto the market...
Suffolk County Council aims to become net zero by 2030
Suffolk County Council aims to lead the way with a range of activities and policy changes to support its ambition of being a ‘net...
SME climate focus falls due to pandemic, survey suggests
SME sustainability plans have been negatively impacted by the need to make further progress on recovery from the pandemic, according to new data from...
A Somerset Council unveils first social housing plan in 20 years
Mendip District Council in Somerset has unveiled plans to provide much-needed social housing across the district.
The scheme, the first for two decades, promises to...
