Monday, December 8, 2025

‘UK can reach net zero with technologies already widely available’, says new report

NEW report, published today by Centre for Alternative Technology, shows 'how the UK could cut greenhouse gas emissions to net zero using only proven...

Developing sustainable plastic packaging: apply for funding

BUSINESSES can apply for a share of up to £37 million to support projects that look at ways to radically reduce waste from plastic...

Government’s strategic priorities for Ofwat under consultation

The government’s new draft Strategic Policy Statement for Ofwat has been published for consultation by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra). The...

Water industry staff works to keep the nation’s water running amid the coronavirus pandemic

WATER company staff are continuing to keep the nation's water and sewage services running during the current COVID-19 crisis. The Government has officially designated water...

Views sought on Sizewell C nuclear power station permits

THE ENVIRONMENT Agency is seeking feedback from the community and national stakeholders on applications for three environmental permits required for operation of the proposed...

Government confirms rapid review into Nottingham City Council

A rapid non-statutory review into Nottingham City Council and the 'serious governance and risk management issues' associated with the council’s private energy company Robin...

Partnership sees over 1.7 billion bottles returned into economy

SUSTAINABLE fresh food protective packaging company Klöckner Pentaplast and Viridor, recycling and waste management company, have agreed an annual supply of 8,000 tonnes of...

Ofgem issues statement of objections to PayPoint

Ofgem has issued a statement of objections, under the Competition Act 1998 to PayPoint plc (“Paypoint”), a company that provides over-the-counter payment services to...

£200m worth of COVID-19 support available to Welsh businesses

APPLICATIONS can now be made for support from the second phase of the Welsh Government’s £500 million Economic Resilience Fund. Economy, Transport and North Wales...

Government agrees measures with energy industry to support vulnerable people through COVID-19

NEW emergency measures with the energy industry have been agreed by the government to protect the domestic energy supply of those most in need...