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Proposals for HSE chemicals reform

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has unveiled a wide-reaching programme of reforms to modernise Great Britain’s chemicals regulatory framewo...

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Environment Agency faces legal challenge over landfill pollution and child health risks

In Richards v Environment Agency [2025] EWHC 1269, the High Court is reviewing the lawfulness of the Environm...

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Reforms to green levies and grid charges announced

On 17 June 2025, the UK government announced a significant package of reforms to green levies and grid charges, aiming to bring down energy bills for manufacturers...

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Gov launches AI tool to speed up planning decisions

The government has launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool to modernise England’s planning system and reduce delays in housing delivery. Dubbed &ldquo...

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Scottish DRS delayed...again

The Scottish Deposit and Return Scheme (DRS) has been delayed for what is expected to be the final time. It was due to come fully in force on 1 October 2025 however, in order to align it with simil...

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Workforce and skills plan "essential" to infrastructure strategy

The Royal Town Planning Institute's (RTPI) Chief Executive, Dr Victoria Hills, says the institute supports the long-term and integrated approach to infrastructure planning set out in the government...

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World Wellbeing Week starts today!

World Wellbeing Week starts today (24 June), and this year, Mates in Mind are encouraging us to start a conversation about mental wellbeing within our own organisations and across our networks.

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PCB Regulations amended in Northern Ireland

The Environmental Protection (Disposal of Polychlorinated Biphenyls and other Dangerous Substances) Regulations (Northern Ireland) SR 2000/232 were made in order to control...

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Sunday is World Rainforest Day!

Sunday (22 June) is World Rainforest Day, a global observance that highlights the importance of preserving the Earth’s rainforests and underscores the urgent need to protect these vital ecosy...

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2025 spending review: what it means for the environment

The UK Government’s 2025 Spending Review, published last week, sets out spending plans through 2028. While it reaffirms high-level commitments to Net Zero and...

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Funfair safety under fire due to regulatory failures

A BBC Panorama investigation has raised serious concerns over the effectiveness of the UK’s funfair ride safety regime, following a string of incidents involvi...

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Today is World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought!

Today (17 June) is the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, and this year's theme is "Restore the land. Unlock the opportunities".

Healthy land underpins thriving economies, wit...

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This week marks Global Wind Day

Global Wind Day (15 June) takes place this week, celebrating the power and potential of wind energy while raising awareness of its critical role in tackling climate change and accelerating the glob...

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Men's Health Week starts today!

Men's Health Week (9 - 15 June) starts today, which raises awareness of the health challenges men face and encourages them to take action.

The campaign ensures all boys and men have access...

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Tomorrow is World Food Safety Day!

World Food Safety Day is tomorrow (Saturday 7 June), and this year's theme is "science in action".

This year the World Health Organization (WHO) are celebrating the important role that scie...

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