A manufacturing firm from Norwich has been fined following the death of two employees, who were working with flammable substances in a spray booth. It was heard by Norwich Crown Court, that on...
According to the National Audit Office (NAO) more than half of the packaging that is "recycled" by those in the UK is actually being sent abroad, where it could be sent to landfill or even burned....
Prime Minister Theresa May has announced a new Bill aimed at protecting the environment. It will essentially set out the legal framework for the Government's 25 year environment...
The Government has launched two consultations regarding shale gas development in England, both of which are open for comments until 25 October 2018.
The two consultations are seeking views...
A Bill, which has recently been passed by Ireland's lower house of parliament, aims to make Ireland the first country in the World to divest from fossil fuels. The bill requires its sovereign wealt...
Recently, scientists have been puzzled by a mysterious increase in emissions of CFC-11; an ozone depleting substance which has been fully banned since 2010. However, they may have now solved the my...
The trial of Hillsborough match commander David Duckenfield has been adjourned until 14 January.
He is charged with manslaughter by gross negligence over the deaths of 95 football fans who...
The current UK heatwave saw solar power briefly take over from gas as the primary energy source. The data came from the Government and National Grid-backed Sheffield Solar PV_Live project.
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The Welsh planning secretary, Lesley Griffiths, has upheld a planning inspector's recommendation to refuse planning permission for a proposed green energy facility in Pembrokeshire, Wales.
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The leader of Swansea Council has suggested that the tidal lagoon energy project at Swansea could still get the go ahead without backing from the UK Government.
Tidal Lagoon Power's pathfin...
The Court of Appeal has ruled against Network Rail in appeal against damages to be given to two homeowners in Maesteg, Wales, in a case where the homeowners were seeking compensation due to the pre...
Redhall Engineering Services Ltd have been fined £14,000 and ordered to pay costs of £2,687 after pleading guilty to breaching the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act...
A prosecution resulting in a landmark fine has been brought by City of Lincoln Council over a rogue landlord who breached fire, health and safety Regulations at two of his properties in Lincol...
A new 630 place primary school in Croydon has been approved by the Housing Secretary after an initial rejection by the council.
The appeal concerned a piece of land formerly occupied b...
BUPA Care Homes (BNH) Ltd has been fined after an elderly resident of the Hutton Village Nursing Home, which the company operates, died after contracting Legionnaires' disease.
Three m...
