Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Government responds to ‘Pension stewardship and COP26’-report

The Work and Pensions Committee has published the Department for Work and Pension's response to its report on the Government’s approach to ensuring pension...

UK and Bangladesh discuss climate action collaboration

The UK’s International Environment Minister Lord Goldsmith discussed how the UK could partner and support Bangladesh build adaptation and resilience capacity to tackle climate...

Government toughens rules to exclude underperforming suppliers

New procurement rules will see companies with a track record of poor delivery, fraud or corruption blocked from winning public contracts, the Cabinet Office...

New body to be created to support decarbonisation of Welsh industry

A new body is to be created to support Welsh industry decarbonise and create new jobs in the green industries of the future, Economy...

Waste Prevention Programme plans unveiled while Scotland launches new recycling fund on Global Recycling...

Plans to reduce waste have been unveiled on Global Recycling Day, including proposals for new measures that aim to ramp up action on fast...

Applications open for Natural Environment Investment Readiness Fund

Organisations seeking investment for nature projects to tackle climate change, create and restore habitats, or improve water quality are being urged to apply for...

China pledges to become carbon neutral by 2060

China, the world's biggest emitter of CO2, has made a historic pledge to become carbon neutral in 2060. The announcement was made by the Chinese...

Sugar in your tank: E10 petrol to be available from September

E10 petrol, a mixture of petrol and ethanol made from materials including low-grade grains, sugars and waste wood, is set to be introduced at...

Longer lorries could be rolled out to cut emissions on Britain’s roads next year,...

Longer goods vehicles could become a permanent fixture on Britain’s roads as early as next year, the government has announced. This comes as the Department...

Over 50 honey bee actions for England and Wales announced

New actions aimed at sustaining populations of honey bees in England and Wales have been published by the government. Department for Environment, Food & Rural...