New guidance urges sports industry to leave plastics out of the game
The Environment Agency has issued new advice about reducing avoidable plastic waste at events and stadiums to sports clubs, venues and event organisers across...
Concern grows over homeowners’ rights and work standards under Green Homes Grant
Homeowners must receive high quality improvements under the government's new energy efficiency scheme, campaigners and MPs have urged.
The Green Homes grant will fund improvements...
“Landmark” building safety legislation draft published today
Ministers have declared that the “landmark” piece of legislation will deliver the most comprehensive building safety reforms for nearly 40 years.
It will provide the legal...
Government launches two consultations seeking more environmentally friendly haulage
Longer goods vehicles that increase productivity and reduce haulier emission levels could become a permanent fixture on Britain’s roads as the government launches a...
UK funding to support developing cities and regions transition to net zero by 2050
Today the UK government has launched the new Urban Climate Action programme (UCAP) to support the cities and regions in developing countries most impacted...
Deposit Return Scheme should be consistent across UK, committee argues
Publishing its contribution to the Government's consultation on Deposit Return Schemes for England, Wales and Northern Ireland, the Environmental Audit Committee has called for...
New guide to support industry to retrofit the UK’s poorly performing commercial buildings
The UK Green Building Council (UKGBC) has published a guide to support industry to retrofit the UK’s poorly performing commercial buildings.
From 2025, every commercial...
New strategy launched to protect chalk streams
Often referred to as the equivalent of England’s rainforests, 85% of the world’s chalk streams are estimated to be in England and around 29%...
Scottish Government names six islands to become carbon neutral by 2040
The Carbon Neutral Islands project is a programme for government commitment aimed at supporting islands to become carbon neutral by 2040.
Scotland has over 900...
Mayor calls on Government to give London affordable homes funding
Mayor of London has called on the Government to put political differences aside and start negotiations for 'significantly more investment' to build thousands of...
