No more fossil fuels to heat new social houses, the Welsh Government announces
The use of fossil fuels to heat newly-built social homes will end from October 1st as Welsh Government commits to renewable energies and cutting...
Former chair of Association of British Insurers to lead flood insurance review
THE INDEPENDENT review into flood insurance following the November 2019 flooding in the north of England will be led by the former chair of the...
Wastewater sector sees world-first ammonia and phosphorus recovery process
A PARTNERSHIP between Yorkshire Water and CCm Technologies will see a new ammonia and phosphorus recovery process at one of its wastewater treatment works.
The...
Ofwat’s Water Breakthrough Challenge winners announced
Water regulator Ofwat has awarded £5.2m to innovative projects using new technology and cross-sector collaborations to improve water quality, reduce pollution and enhance services...
Bristol Airport expansion plan rejected by North Somerset Council
THE PLANNING application to expand Bristol Airport has been rejected by North Somerset Council in their 10 February meeting.
At the opening of the debate...
£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...
Call for evidence launched on Ofgem’s role in net zero
A new inquiry by the Industry and Regulators Committee will consider Ofgem’s role in the transition to net zero and whether changes are needed...
European Central Bank President: ‘I want to explore every avenue to combat climate change’
PRESIDENT of the European Central Bank has suggested she would be keen to ramp up the central bank's green efforts.
Speaking to the Financial Times,...
Water companies to publish annual data on storm overflow operation under new law
Measures to reduce sewage discharges from storm overflows will be put into law, the government has confirmed today.
During wet weather, storm overflows act to...
BEIS looks for ways to update Renewables Obligation scheme
A consultation seeking views on increasing the mutualisation threshold in Renewables Obligation scheme, including a call for evidence on whether only the amount in...
