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...
New voluntary agreement seeks to slash the environmental impact of UK clothing
A new international sustainable textile agreement, joined by household brands including ASOS, Boohoo, John Lewis, Primark and New look, has been launched.
Led by circular...
Environment Bill continues through Parliament
The Environment Bill has returned to Parliament today for Report Stage and Third Reading in the House of Commons.
Report stage gives MPs an opportunity,...
New campaign encourages small businesses to pledge to reach net zero by 2050 or...
Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Business and Energy Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng have called on every small business in the UK to take small, practical...
Tradespeople need Government seal of approval to carry out Green Homes improvements
Builders, plumbers, and other tradespeople across England will need a government-backed seal of approval to provide their services as part of the new £2...
New principles announced to promote responsible investment in Scotland’s natural assets
Future private investment in Scotland’s natural capital, such as peatlands and woodlands, will be subject to a set of principles to help ensure it...
Up to 4 million small businesses have no plans for net zero transition, research...
New research from Lloyds Bank Business found that over three-quarters (77%) of small businesses do not have – or are unsure of – their...
Climate and Ecological Emergency Bill receives backing from five parties across the UK
Five political parties have officially announced their support for the Climate and Ecological Emergency Bill (CEE Bill), urging Boris Johnson that immediate action is...
Wales upheld its recycling rates last year despite the pandemic, statistics show
Currently ranked third in the world in recycling, Wales upheld its recycling rates last year despite the pandemic, new 2020-21 stats have revealed.
Nationally the...
Alok Sharma becomes full-time COP26 president
Alok Sharma has been appointed as full-time President of the UN COP26 climate conference in Glasgow this November, while Kwasi Kwarteng has been appointed...
