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Waste fines could be issued without court process

An independent review of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs' (DEFRA) regulatory landscape, which was announced last October, was released on 2 April 2025...

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HSE issue safety notice over offshore installations collision risk

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have issued a

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EU sustainability reporting deadlines extended

On 3 April 2025, the European Parliament voted overwhelmingly in favor of postponing the implementation of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (EU)

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Government to build over 1,000 flood schemes

The Government and Environment Agency have announced that over 1,000 flood schemes will be built or repaired to protect thousands of homes and business from the dangers of f...

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Energy companies say biofuels and hydrogen are key

The Oil and Gas Climate Initiative (OGCI), a coalition of 12 major energy companies, is increasing efforts to decarbonise transport.

With a decade of progress under its belt, including cutt...

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Grey belt results in housing application and appeal approvals

According to analysis by Marrons Consultancy, more than one in three housing applications on grey belt land have been approved since the policy was introduced in December.

Marrons said the...

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Welsh gov consults on new higher-risk buildings regulatory regime

The Welsh government has launched a consultation on the next phase of its building control regime for higher-risk buildings, with a focus on new duties for decision-makers a...

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Contractor sentenced after uncontrolled spread of asbestos

A self-employed roofing contractor has been ordered to undertake unpaid work after the uncontrolled spread of asbestos in a back garden put two young workers and local residents at risk.

Do...

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Company and operations manager fined after death from fall

A company and its operations manager have both been fined after a man fell to his death through a roof at its site in Dudley.

The man, aged 42, had been working to remove a redundant steel...

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UK carbon emissions fell by 4% in 2024

According to official figures, the UK's carbon emissions fell by 4% last year.

Provisional statistics published on 27 March by the Department for Energy, Security and Ne...

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World Autism Acceptance Day and Month starts today!

Today (Wednesday 2 April) is World Autism Awareness Day and the beginning of World Autism Acceptance Month!

It is an opportunity for everyone to come together and:

  • raise awar...
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Majority of non-London authorities have out-of-date local plans

Two-thirds of local authorities outside London are likely to find their development plans out of date owing to recent changes in national policy.

Data unveiled by the consultant

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Planning and Infrastructure Bill published

The Planning and Infrastructure Bill has been introduced to the House of Commons for consideration by both Houses of Parliament. The Bill aims to ref...

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April is Stress Awareness Month

April is Stress Awareness Month, which has been observed every year since 1992, dedicated to increasing public awareness about the causes and ways to combat stress.

The primary aims of Stre...

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Global Asbestos Awareness Week starts today!

This week (1 to 7 April) is Global Asbestos Awareness Week, which aims to educate people about the dangers of asbestos material and preventative measures that can be put in place.

This glob...

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