Manchester scientists see COVID-19 as historic moment for UK’s environmental future
A group of University of Manchester academics are imploring policy-makers to use the UK’s post-pandemic recovery as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to lead a positive...
Net zero transition must be fair, says new report
The Government should follow the principles set out by Climate Assembly UK and ensure fairness underpins net zero transition, according to a new Business,...
New guidance launched to help public sector organisations to decarbonise
A mass of resources produced by the Modern Energy Partners (MEP) programme, including tools and templates, have been launched to assist public sector organisations...
New partnership aims to develop UK engineering industry
In response to the climate change emergency to carry out energy transition and net-zero carbon technologies and business, decision-makers and managers require better practices...
Initiative to unlock £200m of low carbon investment launched in Scotland
A new investment programme that is set to help deliver Scotland’s just transition to a net-zero emissions economy has been launched by the Scottish...
Disparities are already arising in how the transition to greener jobs is affecting different...
The transformation to a net zero economy is feeding through to the employment market, accounting for 1.2% of total advertised jobs, equating to 124,600...
Northern Ireland to extend modern slavery transparency requirements to public sector organisations
Two consultation documents have been launched on measures to eradicate modern slavery from Northern Ireland's supply chains, including imposing transparency requirements on the country's...
London climate resilience projects receive funding
Six large scale projects have received a combined £3.44 million in Mayor of London grant funding to help improve green spaces across the capital...
Criminal record reform removes automatic disclosure on employment checks in certain offences
Under new proposals announced on 16 September, the time it takes for certain convictions to become ‘spent’ will be reduced so that they are...
Ending the sale of new diesel buses under consultation
The Government has launched a consultation proposing ending the sales of new diesel buses in England.
Transport is currently the largest contributor to UK domestic...
