Geothermal technologies considered for Government funding
The Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) has today published a letter from the Minister for Business, Energy and Corporate Responsibility responding to its findings and recommendations on the potential of geothermal technologies...
Monday, 19 December 2022 09:30
Teesworks makes final shortlist for new Rolls-Royce SMR factory (re-sent with embargo)
Teesworks has secured a spot on the final shortlist of locations to host Rolls-Royce’s first factory manufacturing parts for its fleet of clean energy power stations...
Monday, 19 December 2022 06:00
Schools across Britain must educate pupils about antisemitism as part of new drive to tackle anti-Jewish hatred, says UK Government adviser
The UK Government’s Independent Adviser on Antisemitism has called for secondary schools to be required to teach about contemporary antisemitism in addition to pupils learning about the Holocaust...
Monday, 19 December 2022 00:01
NEU comments on Government call for schools to educate pupils about contemporary antisemitism to tackle anti-Jewish hate crime
Commenting on the Government’s Independent Adviser on Antisemitism report Anti-Jewish Hatred: Tackling Antisemitism in the UK 2022 - Renewing the Commitment...
Monday, 19 December 2022 00:01
Hydrogen is not a panacea for reaching Net Zero, warn MPs
Hydrogen is not a panacea for reaching the Net Zero emissions reductions by 2050 but can grow to become “a big niche” fuel in particular sectors and applications, the Commons Science and Technology Committee concludes in a new Report...
Monday, 19 December 2022 00:01
Millions encouraged to Get Around For £2 by bus
Passengers are being encouraged to Get Around for £2 by bus from January to March next year, with bus operators launching a campaign to promote the Government fare cap scheme...
Monday, 19 December 2022 00:01
Martyn’s Law to ensure stronger protections against terrorism in public places
The UK’s resilience to terrorism is to be stepped up, as the Government announces details for the Protect Duty, now to be known as ‘Martyn’s Law’ in tribute to Martyn Hett...
Monday, 19 December 2022 00:01
Scottish Budget prioritises £3.4 billion for justice
Almost £3.4 billion will be invested across the justice system in 2023-24 to fund vital front-line services, provide continued support for victims and witnesses...
Monday, 19 December 2022 00:01
PM to meet leaders on Europe’s northern frontier to strengthen efforts to counter Russian aggression
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is set to travel to Latvia today to discuss ongoing efforts to counter Russian aggression in the Nordic and Baltic region with his Joint Expeditionary Force...
Monday, 19 December 2022 00:01
UK signs agreement on offshore renewable energy cooperation
Minister for Energy and Climate Graham Stuart has today signed a landmark agreement on renewable energy cooperation with EU and North Seas countries...
Sunday, 18 December 2022 23:37