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DEFRA plans to improve waste carrier, broker and dealer system

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) have published a policy paper that sets out the government's plans to improving the waste carrier, broker and...

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Industrial activities environmental permitting consultation launched

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has launched an eight-week consultation which seeks views on the proposed reforms aime...

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Public has "serious doubts" on next gen of new towns

A survey from the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) and YouGov reveals that the UK public has serious doubts about whether the next generation of new towns will meet future needs, and has strong...

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Celebrate your pups this International Dog Day!

Today (26 August) is International Dog Day, which is a celebration of all dogs around the world, and the companionship and loyalty they show to us.

Known as "man's best friend", the day is...

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World Water Week highlights water’s role in climate action

World Water Week (24–28 August) brings global attention to the urgent connection between water and climate change, uniting experts, policymakers, and communities to find solutions for a more...

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World Humanitarian Day honours frontline aid workers and calls for their protection

World Humanitarian Day (19 August) recognises the courage and dedication of humanitarian workers worldwide, paying tribute to those who have lost their lives while h...

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Heathrow substation fire blamed on preventable safety failures

A report by the National Energy System Operator (NESO) has found that the March 2025 fire at Heathrow Airport’s North Hyde electrical substation was caused by preventable faults and long-stan...

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HSE safety notice on excavator control lever isolation devices

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has issued a safety notice concerning the failure of control lever isolation devices on excavators.

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Vape sellers to pay recycling costs to tackle ‘throwaway culture’

Vape sellers and online retailers will be required to cover the cost of recycling their products under new government plans aimed at tackling the UK’s growing electronic waste problem.

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Record-breaking heat sparks southern Europe wildfires

Southern Europe is battling record-breaking heat and a surge in wildfires that have forced mass evacuations, claimed lives, and stretched firefighting resources to their limits.

Temperature...

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HSE issue safety notice on motion compensated gangways

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have issued a safety notice regarding the unplanned retraction of motion compensated gangways typically used in the offshore industry.<...

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National Forest celebrates 10 million trees planted

The National Forest is meeting a historic milestone: 10 million trees planted since its creation in the early 1990s, with more than 150,000 new trees added over the 2024-25 planting season.

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National Grid unveils £8 billion transmission partnership

National Grid has launched an £8 billion Electricity Transmission Partnership (ETP) to accelerate the delivery of key infrastructure and support the UK's clean energy ambitions.

The n...

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World's largest offshore wind farm granted consent

The Scottish government have granted consent and marine licences for the Berwick Bank wind farm, which will be located approximately 38km off the Scottish Borders coastline at St Abbs.

Once...

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Government to modernise planning and licensing rules

Business Secretary Jonathon Reynolds and Chancellor Rachel Reeves have announced a series of reforms intended to make it easier to convert disused shops into hospitality venues and protect clubs an...

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