Newly validated test to detect pyridine in animal tissues and sediments
A newly validated method to test for the presence of the chemical pyridine in animal tissue and sediments has been developed by the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science...
Friday, 3 November 2023 10:49
Retailers are helping consumers live more sustainable lives despite cost-of-living challenge - BRC
The BRC’s Climate Action Roadmap Showcase celebrates the best sustainability initiatives in retail, showing how the industry is working towards its commitment to reach Net Zero...
Friday, 3 November 2023 08:53
Thousands of homes to be kept warm by waste heat from computer data centres in UK first
Thousands of homes will be kept warm by waste heat from nearby data centres for the first time in the UK – thanks to a share of nearly £65 million of government funding for 5 green heating projects...
Friday, 3 November 2023 00:16
Active travel: Government programme off-track as funding reductions hold back progress, says committee report
The Government is not on track to meet objectives to increase rates of active travel by 2025. In a report published today, the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) warns that funding cuts...
Friday, 3 November 2023 00:01
Brollies up, Footfall down - BRC
Total UK footfall decreased by 5.7% in October (YoY), down from -2.9% in September...
Friday, 3 November 2023 00:01
Government complacent over rural mental health, says committee
In its response published today (Friday 3 November) to the committee’s rural mental health report published in May, the Government states that the specific mental health needs of rural communities...
Friday, 3 November 2023 00:01
New NHS warning system to spot deterioration in children’s health faster
The NHS is rolling out a new early warning system for doctors and nurses treating children to quickly identify deterioration, escalate care, and act on parental concerns...
Friday, 3 November 2023 00:01
New approach to migration in an independent Scotland
The Scottish Government will today set out how an independent Scotland could use new migration powers to boost the working population, the economy and public services...
Friday, 3 November 2023 00:01
Keir Starmer calls for ‘big build’ King’s Speech to ‘relight the fire of renewal,’ kickstart growth in every region, and put an end to 13 years of Tory decline
Addressing the North East Chamber of Commerce’s President’s lunch, Labour Leader Keir Starmer will warn that Rishi Sunak’s weakness in taking on the blockers in his party means Tuesday’s King’s Speech will...
Thursday, 2 November 2023 22:30
Extract from questions in the Scottish Parliament
Paul O’Kane (West Scotland) (Lab): To ask the Scottish Government, regarding its long-term labour market strategy, what steps it is taking to address any skills shortages affecting the economy...
Thursday, 2 November 2023 21:28