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Thousands of hectares of peatlands set to be restored to help tackle climate change

Thousands of hectares of peatlands – from the Great North Bog to the Norfolk Broads – are set to be restored with twelve new projects awarded funding today to help tackle climate change...

Saturday, 26 August 2023 12:29

Bute House Agreement delivering Scotland’s energy transition celebrates second anniversary

The journey to a greener, fairer, net-zero economy is accelerating as the Bute House Agreement, the shared policy programme between the Scottish Government and the Scottish Green Party...

Friday, 25 August 2023 16:21

Unite secures inflation-beating pay deal to end long-running strike at St Mungo’s charity

Hundreds of workers employed by homelessness charity St Mungo’s have ended their long-running strike victorious after accepting an inflation-beating pay increase...

Friday, 25 August 2023 15:33

UK companies explore clean energy opportunities in Australia

The government has today begun its first Clean Energy Trade Mission to Australia...

Friday, 25 August 2023 13:48

Consultation will ensure essential public services maintain minimum service levels during strike action

A new consultation, launched today, will advise unions on reasonable steps they should take to ensure minimum service levels are achieved during strike action...

Friday, 25 August 2023 13:44

UK among first countries to back new nature recovery fund

The UK government has demonstrated its commitment to reversing the decline in nature by being one of the first countries to contribute to a newly established international fund...

Friday, 25 August 2023 10:42

Government suicide prevention fund for charity sector to be boosted

Tens of thousands of people experiencing suicidal thoughts or approaching a mental health crisis will receive vital support, as the government relaunches a £10 million fund...

Friday, 25 August 2023 10:40

Police forces still failing to record and publish data on ethnicity, says Inspectorate

Police forces are still failing to record the ethnicity of victims of crimes in nearly two thirds of cases, and they should publish more data on ethnicity to help build public confidence...

Friday, 25 August 2023 10:37

Open call for evidence: UK battery strategy

The UK government expects battery design, development, manufacturing, and recycling to play an essential role in meeting our net zero targets...

Friday, 25 August 2023 09:51

The Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 (Commencement No. 2 and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2023

These Regulations are the second commencement regulations made under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 (c. 29) (“the Act”)...

Thursday, 24 August 2023 13:51