Thursday, May 2, 2024

CMA asks for views to inform sustainability advice to government

In July, Kwasi Kwarteng, the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) asked the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to provide...

Regulator of Social Housing and Housing Ombudsman agree revised Memorandum of Understanding

To support changes to the Housing Ombudsman Scheme, the Regulator of Social Housing and the Housing Ombudsman have agreed a revised Memorandum of Understanding The basis...

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...

Government responds to BEIS Committee’s Climate Assembly report

The Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) Committee has published the Government’s response to the BEIS Committee’s Climate Assembly UK: where are we now?-report. Darren...

Million net zero homes by 2030 and £180m energy technologies fund part of Scotland’s...

More than 100 new policies and proposals to support Scotland in reaching its climate change targets have been unveiled today as part of Scottish...

New biofilm research offers new solutions to make drinking water supplies more sustainable

Slightly reducing the amount of disinfectant residuals we use to maintain clean drinking water could deliver significant improvements to water quality while making our...

Campaign calls on the Government to make social housing a national priority

A national campaign urges the government to prioritise social housing in the coronavirus recovery. Homes at the Heart campaign, organised by the National Federation of...

Leeds’ Clean Air Zone has achieved its aims early and is no longer required,...

Leeds’ planned Clean Air Zone is no longer required due to businesses switching to cleaner vehicles faster than expected, a joint review by Leeds...

Managing resources sustainably is key to cutting UK greenhouse gases, says report

UK could cut CO2e emissions by 100 million tonnes in ten years by using resources more efficiently, according to a new report. Titled 'Net Zero:...

Scotland publishes River Basin Management Plans

The ecological condition of Scotland’s water environment are set to be further protected and improved for future generations through 'a comprehensive' new action plan. The...