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...
New sustainable development guide published for councils
The Local Government Association and the UK Stakeholders for Sustainable Development have today launched a guide to help councils engage with the United Nations...
Implementing carbon offsetting and reduction scheme for international aviation at heart of new consultation
Consultation which sets out the government’s proposed approach to implementing the globally agreed international aviation carbon offsetting scheme, CORSIA, in the UK has been...
Consultation launched on transport connectivity in the UK
A call for evidence has been launched to inform an independent review led by Sir Peter Hendy on how the quality and availability of...
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...
Sixth Carbon Budget maps out a net zero map for the UK
The Climate Change Committee (CCC) has presented 'a world first' detailed route map for a fully decarbonised nation, along with its sixth Carbon Budget...
Hackney Council pledges £25m to tackle climate emergency
One year on from its motion declaring a climate emergency, Hackney Council is dedicating £25m towards the fight against climate change.
The funding, which is...
Over 80% of young people eager to take action to help the environment, new...
Children and young people (aged 8-15) would like to do more to help look after the environment, according to new national statistics published by...
Sustainability to be put in curriculum for architect students from September
Architects Registration Board (ARB), which sets the criteria that institutions teaching architecture must meet for their students to qualify and register as architects, has...
Local leaders are best-placed to tackle climate change but have ‘too little powers and...
People across the UK want to see more support for local authorities to deal with the threat of climate change and more support for...
