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Starter homes policy delivers no homes

A flagship Government policy to build 200,000 homes for first-time buyers has resulted in no homes being built, according to Whitehall's spending watchdog.

The Starter Homes programme, unve...

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Appeal against Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs dismissed

The appellant appealed against a decision that it had been lawful for the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs to issue guidance in relation to the lic...

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Government ends support for fracking in England

On 2 November 2019 the Government announced that it was ending support for fracking operations in England, following the publication of new scientific analysis.

The

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Bristol Council seeks ban on diesel vehicles

Bristol could become the first city in the UK to ban diesel vehicles from its city centre.

In a bid to improve air quality and reduce nitrogen dioxide (NO2) emissions, the Counci...

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Planners and health professionals need to communicate more

According to a latest research study, planners and public health professionals are being requested to work more closely with each other, in order to guarantee that health and wellbeing priorities a...

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Warnings of looming crisis in rented properties

Private landlords have warned of the high possibility of a looming crisis in rented housing as demand continues to rise - a direct result from more homes being sold than bought in the sector.&...

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Frack off?

Sources are speculating that Prime Minister Boris Johnson could be poised to make a U-turn on fracking. 

He has formerly been a supporter of the UK’s controversial shal...

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£2.6 million fine for DHL

A multi-million pound penalty has been placed on the logistics company, DHL, following the death of an employee at their Coventry tyre distribution centre.

Robert Baynham was crushed u...

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18 months before planned, Northern Ireland hits recycling targets

Northern Ireland's councils have recently exceeded a 50% recycling rate, and in doing so have subsequently hit their targets for 2020 nearly 18 months early. 

Data from July 2018...

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Wasted pumpkins to hit shocking heights this Halloween

Over this year's Halloween season, Britain is expected to generate record levels of food waste in their usage and subsequent disposal of pumpkins. 

It is predicted that more than 8 mil...

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Bupa's £3 million fine reduced on appeal

Bupa, the private care provider, has won an appeal against a £3 million fine over the death of a pensioner at a nursing home. 

The Court of Appeal has decided to reduce the fine...

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Plastic Waste numbers frighten charities

Now that spooky season is upon us it is important to be mindful of the dangers that can lurk around any nearby corner. Unfortunately, it seems the dangers have evolved from ghosts and ghouls t...

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Campaigners have said that new green belt homes are not affordable

According to the countryside charity, the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE), in the past 10 years there has been only 1 in 10 homes built on land released from the green belt, that has been...

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Bupa appeal of Legionnaire's fine successful

Private health care provider Bupa has won an appeal against a heavy fine, over the death at a nursing home.

Last June, Ipswich Crown Court fined the firm £3m after it pleaded guilty t...

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Storage of additional chemicals starts to cause Safety concerns

Irish firms are increasing their stock ahead of Brexit on 31 October and are being reminded to take the necessary steps to ensure that all chemicals are stored safely. 

Speaking o...

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