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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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World Environment Day: A global call to end plastic pollution

June 5 is World Environment Day which is a global call to protect our planet and take action against plastic pollution.

Led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), World Environ...

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Changes to Environmental authorisations in Scotland coming in November

The Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Amendment Regulations SSI 2025/165 have been published and will take full effect on 1 November 2025.

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Happy Pride Month 2025!

June is Pride Month, which is a vibrant, global celebration of the LGBTQ+ community, honouring their ongoing fight for equality and inclusion.

It began in 1970, commemorating the Stonewall...

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Fine issued after pumping station sewage incident

Yorkshire Water has been fined £350,000 after one of its sewage pumping stations polluted a York watercourse.

Following an investigation by the Environment Agency<...

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Welsh developers "must seek pre-application advice"

A report on affordable housing delivery suggests developers should seek pre-application planning advice from local authorities in Wales on all major proposals.

As part of this, local planni...

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