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Billions secured for clean energy investment

The UK government has announced thousands of jobs and over £24 billion in private investment for clean energy projects.

Private investors, including Ørsted, GreenVolt, Iberdrol...

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Today is World Mental Health Day!

Today (10 October) is World Mental Health Day 2024, and this year's theme set by the World Federation of Mental Health is workplace mental health.

The aim of the day is for everyone to come...

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Fine for bakers after worker loses finger

Jackson's Bakery, a leading supplier of bread used in the commercial making of sandwiches, has been fined after one of its employees lost a finger in machinery at a site in Northamptonshire.</...

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Charity calls for communities rich in nature

The Wildlife Trusts have produced a document "Swift and wild - How to build houses and restore nature together", which urges the Government to consider na...

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Today is World Animal Day!

Today (4 October) is World Animal Day, which raises awareness about animal rights, welfare, and conservation.

It is a worldwide celebration dedicated to raising awareness about the protecti...

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Energy storage facility approved in Staffordshire

An inspector has ruled that limited harm caused to a greenbelt setting will be outweighed by the benefits of a new energy storage system.

Conrad Energy (Developments) II Ltd proposed the en...

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Last coal power plant to close

30 September 2024 marks a significant day in energy production. After 57 years in operation, the last coal power plant in Britain, located in Nottinghamshire, will generate its last bit of energy....

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Scottish planning blog and letter clarifies MCAs and planning fees

The Scottish Government's Planning and Architecture blog and Chief Planner and Ministerial letter have provided updates to Scottish planning.

They discussed that fin...

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Chemicals firm fined following explosion

A solvents manufacturer has been fined following an explosion at its factory in the Scottish Borders.

The blast at Rathburn Chemicals in Walkerburn on 10 January 2020 resulted in a laborato...

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UK recycling rates decline to 44%

There has been a significant decline in the UK’s recycling rates, with only 44% of household waste being recycled, down from previous years.

This decline is primarily due to England&r...

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Flooding fears rise as heavy rain continues in the UK

The Environment Agency has issued 66 flood warnings across England following heavy rain on 26 September 2024, with more downpours expected.

This situation has l...

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How labour plans to improve energy efficiency in rented homes

In a significant move aimed at improving living conditions for renters across the UK, Ed Miliband, the Labour Party’s Energy and Net Zero Secretary, has announced a comprehensive plan to...

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Clear plan needed to deliver on housing targets

The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) has issued a warning that achieving the UK government’s ambitious target of 370,000 new homes per year will require a well-defined strategy....

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Octopus to invest £2 billion in UK renewable projects by 2030

Octopus Energy has unveiled an ambitious plan to invest £2 billion in renewable energy projects across the UK by 2030.

This significant investment aims to bolster the countr...

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Decline in planning application submissions

Statistics released by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government show a decline in the amount of planning applications submitted between April and June 2024...

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