Don't dilute or delay action to tackle plastic crisis after six wasted years, says CPRE
Commenting on the expected delay of the Deposit Return Scheme, Tom Fyans, campaigns and policy director at CPRE, the countryside charity, said...
Wednesday, 24 March 2021 08:09
Northern cities set to lose millions due to shelved clean air plans, says new report from Green Alliance
The delayed roll out of plans to deal with air pollution by local authorities will exacerbate the public health crisis in the north, while cities in other parts of the UK push ahead, according to think tank Green Alliance...
Wednesday, 24 March 2021 00:01
Projects like Primary Futures are essential for firing children's post-pandemic aspirations, says NAHT
Today, (Wed 24 Mar) the Education and Employers Charity publishes its 'Starting Early' report. The report shows that early exposure to the world of work makes a huge difference to pupils' future careers aspirations and academic progress...
Wednesday, 24 March 2021 00:01
“Besieged” prisons, probation & courts can’t provide justice for “victims, offenders, taxpayers or society” say MPs
The covid-19 pandemic has exacerbated existing difficulties facing the justice system which is now under ‘unprecedented pressure’...
Wednesday, 24 March 2021 00:01
More than 300,000 homes better protected from flooding and coastal erosion since 2015
More than 300,000 homes are better protected from the effects of climate change compared with 2015, the Environment Agency has announced today (Wednesday 24 March)...
Wednesday, 24 March 2021 00:01
Government must act to reduce barriers to UK-EU services trade, says new Lords report
Despite the agreement of the Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA), the UK and EU still have work to do in overcoming the significant challenges that remain for trade in services...
Wednesday, 24 March 2021 00:01
SNP: Save hospitality and extend VAT relief until end of year
Ahead of a House of Commons debate, the SNP has urged the Chancellor to to extend the cut in VAT for the hard-hit hospitality and tourism sector until the end of the year at the very least...
Wednesday, 24 March 2021 00:01
North Sea deal to protect jobs in green energy transition
High-skilled oil and gas workers and the supply chain will not be left behind in the transition to a low carbon future, the UK Government vowed today (Wednesday 24 March) as a landmark North Sea Transition Deal is agreed with industry...
Wednesday, 24 March 2021 00:01
EMB: 'Colossal failure' - Greenpeace response to government's North Sea transition deal
In response to the government's North Sea Transition Deal announcement, Mel Evans, head of Greenpeace UK’s oil campaign, said...
Wednesday, 24 March 2021 00:01
Labour calls for stronger Buy British steel guarantees as failure to back steel industry exposed
Labour is today calling on ministers to back British steelworkers by guaranteeing they want to see UK steel used in all government infrastructure projects...
Tuesday, 23 March 2021 22:30