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Government confirms CBAM

The UK hopes to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050, which would mean reducing emissions by two-thirds before 2035. This transformation will aid climate change, improve energy security and su...

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ECHA considering restriction of chromium trioxide under REACH

The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has launched a call for evidence to support the preparation of the Restriction Report for chromium (VI) substances under Regulation (EC)...

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450-seat theatre built without planning permission

An enforcement notice has been issued against a Hampshire theatre company over the building of a 450-seat theatre without planning permission.

The development was discovered when officers v...

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Barbour Consolidated Christmas Hours

We are looking forward to a much-deserved break over the festive period here at Barbour Consolidated!

Our office will be closed on Friday 22 December at midday (GMT) and will reopen on Tues...

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IEA publish report on global coal demand

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has published the annual coal market report. Since it was first published in 2011, the IEA's annual Coal Report has served as the global benchmark for the medi...

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Offshore companies fined as worker's feet crushed

The Health and Safety executive (HSE) has prosecuted Shell and Ampelmann after an incident taking place in October 2017. The companies were fined over £1.2m after bein...

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South Kensington station development to steam ahead

The proposed redevelopment of South Kensington London Underground station will go ahead after planning inspector Zoë Hill allowed an appeal, in part. The initial planning application was rejec...

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Save energy and costs this Christmas

Each year we all look forward to the time of year when we can put up our Christmas decorations. While we enjoy the bright displays of lights and colours, we must keep in mind the amount of energy c...

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The Loch Ness hydro scheme

Statera Energy has submitted a planning application aiming to create a pumped storage hydro scheme on the south side of Loch Ness.

Pumped storage essentially turns electrical energy into st...

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Grotto planning permission approved

Happy Xmas (War is over) for the people of Frome, Somerset as the council finally approves planning permission for Santa's Grotto. 

After six years of children visiting Santa, Mrs Clau...

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New Welsh national park faces opposition

The Welsh Government plans to create a fourth national park in the north east of the country that will span parts of Denbighshire, Flintshire, Wrexham and Powys. The new national park will add to t...

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Make Christmas as green as the tree

Help keep your Christmas as green as the tree with methods to use less and recycle more.

As we count down the days to Christmas, we must keep in mind the impact it has on t...

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'Elf' & Safety in colder conditions

As the Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for ice and snow for parts of the UK, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) highlights the importance of protecting wor...

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UN call COP28 Draft Agreement "insufficient" and "incoherent"

The 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28), the annual United Nations (UN) climate meeting leads the discussion on how to limit and prepare for future climate change. It aims to supp...

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Government ignored advice when removing key air quality regulations

Under the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023, two air quality regulations are set to be removed from the statute book against the advice of officials. 

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