Climate change referendum for Warwick disctrict is cancelled due to social distancing rules
A DECISION has been made to cancel the proposed climate levy on households’ council tax bills across the Warwick district amidst the coronavirus pandemic.
Warwick...
Emergency legislation in Scotland protects tenants from eviction during the coronavirus pandemic
PRIVATE and social tenants will be given increased protection from eviction during the coronavirus pandemic, the Scottish Government has announced.
Emergency legislation will increase the...
MP calls for ‘fairer’ energy prices at the Scottish Highlands
MP for Highlands is calling for 'fairer' energy prices as the UK government figures show the north of Scotland pays the highest price for...
REA & UK EVSE come together in an EV charging sector merger
THE UK'S electric vehicle charging infrastructure sector seeks a clear voice as two leading trade associations representing the industry are set to merge.
The UK...
Energy efficiency regulations on private rented property delayed in Scotland due to coronavirus pandemic
THE SCOTTISH Government has decided not to introduce upcoming regulations to improve the energy efficiency of private rented housing due to the current focus...
‘COP26 should be postponed’ says Foreign Affairs Committee Chair as environmental inquiry is launched
INPUT on what Foreign and Commonwealth Office's environmental diplomacy strategy and COP26 should look like is launched amid waiting for government response about the...
Electric cars better for climate in 95% of the world, says research
FEARS that electric cars could actually increase carbon emissions are unfounded in almost all parts of the world, new research shows.
Dr Pablo Salas from...
Urban land could grow fruit and veg for 15% of the population, says Sheffield...
GROWING fruit and vegetables in just 10 per cent of a city’s gardens and other urban green spaces could provide 15 per cent of...
Over £294,000 for cycling facilities across Scottish schools and campuses
A COMBINED total of £294,814 has been awarded to 51 secondary schools, university and college campuses from the Scottish Government’s active travel budget and...
Mechanical engineering students from Lincoln gain practical experience with new programme
LAST month CATCH Skills hosted 80 University of Lincoln Mechanical students for four days to take part in the ‘CATCH Experience’ programme.
The students, who...