99% of English bathing sites meet required water quality standards, statistics show
99% of bathing waters in England have passed water quality standards following testing carried out by the Environment Agency at over 400 designated sites.
The...
10p plastic bag charge to come into force this month
The single-use carrier bag charge, which has seen a 95% cut in plastic bag sales in major supermarkets since 2015, will be increased from...
Selfridges launches new sustainability goals for 2025
Selfridges has launched a new sustainability initiative, which aims to help customers change the way they shop in three ways: addressing the materials used...
Proposed amendments to UK Emissions Trading Scheme under consultation
Proposed amendments to support effective operation of the UK Emission Trading Scheme (UK ETS) by addressing a number of residual technical issues identified during...
Welsh Government announces new forestry strategy in Great Britain
A new science and innovation strategy for forestry in Great Britain has been published by the Welsh Government.
The new strategy recognises 'the key role...
All new schools and colleges in Wales to be net zero carbon
Education and Welsh Language Minister Jeremy Miles has announced that all new school and college buildings, major refurbishment and extension projects will be required...
New consultation focuses on Future Agricultural Policy Proposals for Northern Ireland
A new consultation seeks views to create a 'profitable, productive, environmentally sustainable and resilient' agri-food sector in Northern Ireland.
The consultation seeks the views of...
New venture to boost sustainable food manufacturing in the UK
The Government has agreed to provide £12m in funding to help launch a high-tech food manufacturing campus and adjacent energy plant in Derby.
It will...
European Directive seeks to improve gender balance on corporate boards
The European Commission has welcomed a political agreement reached between the European Parliament and the Council on the Directive on improving the gender balance...
EU Commission invests €1 billion in clean technology projects
The first call for proposals under the Innovation Fund, one of the world's largest programmes for the demonstration of innovative low-carbon technologies, has been...
