Use of polluting plastic bags falls by more than 98% following charge introduction
More than 7 billion harmful plastic bags have been prevented from blighting our streets and countryside thanks to the single-use carrier bag charge, new figures announced by Environment Minister Rebecca Pow today (31 July) show...
Monday, 31 July 2023 12:12
Ditching climate pledges for more oil and gas as the world burns would be political and economic folly: Greenpeace UK briefing
As the European heatwave continues, wildfires have forced tens of thousands of people to leave their homes and cost dozens of lives...
Monday, 31 July 2023 12:07
Cebr comment on BoE's Money and Credit bulletin
UK consumers borrowed an additional £1.7 billion on net in June, after £1.1 billion in May, according to figures from the Bank of England’s Money and Credit bulletin this morning...
Monday, 31 July 2023 11:54
Minister to see UK Government investment benefitting west of Scotland
Boosting the economy and supporting communities will be UK Government Minister for Scotland John Lamont's focus as he visits Scotland's west coast this week...
Monday, 31 July 2023 11:49
FCA sets out 14-point action plan on cash savings
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has today set out a 14-point action plan to ensure banks and building societies are passing on interest rate rises to savers appropriately...
Monday, 31 July 2023 11:30
£150 million MOD facilities management contract awarded for Germany and Italy
A new £150 million contract to provide key services for the UK Armed Forces serving in Germany and Italy has been awarded to Mitie Defence Limited by the Defence Infrastructure Organisation...
Monday, 31 July 2023 10:54
Think tyre pressure is a load of hot air? Tyre-related breakdowns a cause for concern according to National Highways
New data shows that around one in seven reported vehicle breakdowns on England’s major A-roads and motorways were tyre-related during the first weekend of the summer getaway...
Monday, 31 July 2023 10:39
Environmental Audit Committee launches inquiry on the role of natural capital in the green economy
The UK is one of the most nature-depleted counties in the world and has lost more wildlife than any other G7 country. The Environmental Audit Committee’s new inquiry on the role of natural capital...
Monday, 31 July 2023 10:36
£40 million fund launched to unlock 5G benefits across the UK
Local areas across the UK will be helped to boost their digital connectivity and develop advanced wireless technologies, thanks to a new £40 million fund that could power everything...
Monday, 31 July 2023 09:43
Introducing Fixed Price Certificates into Renewables Obligation schemes: call for evidence
We're seeking evidence and views on the case for introducing Fixed Price Certificates into the UK-wide Renewables Obligation schemes...
Monday, 31 July 2023 09:41