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CE mark to be used indefinitely in the UK

The Government have announced that businesses will be able to use the EU CE marking indefinitely.

Following Brexit, the Government allowed the continuation of EU requirements relating to pr...

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Further delays for Scotland's Deposit and Return Scheme

The Deposit and Return Scheme for Scotland Regulations SSI 2020/154 have been amended and the implementation date for the scheme delayed again.

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Consultation on Draft Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging and Packaging Waste) Regulations

The Government has published a Consultation to gather views on the new Dr...

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Inspector orders house is demolished

Gurwinder Singh, a homeowner in the West Midlands, has been told to demolish a mansion he built without planning permission.

The decision follows a three-year dispute with a neighbour when...

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Planning APPG to consider developer contribution systems

The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Housing and Planning has launched an inquiry into England's developer contributions systems.

Its intention is to build on the work of successive...

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Study suggests Gulf Stream could collapse as early as 2025

A new study suggests that the Gulf Stream system could collapse as soon as 2025.

The shutting down of the vital ocean currents, called the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (Amoc)...

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Today is the International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem

Today (26 July) is the International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem.

The day was adopted by the General Conference of the United Nations Educational,...

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£157 million in grants announced at new nuclear body launch

The UK government is to offer grants of £157 million as part of its launch of a new body to support the nuclear power industry.

Great British Nuclear (GBN) will be tasked with helping...

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Research says demanding workdays causes increased risk of burnout

According to research by Trades Union Congress (TUC), people are facing more intense working days than ever, with less time for private lives, and an increased risk of burnout.

55% of worke...

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Today is Self-Care day!

Today (24 July) is International Self-Care Day, which marks the end of Self-Care Month, which has been running since the 24 June. Today was chosen because self-care can be practiced 24/7.

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Planning rules to be relaxed to create more city centre housing

The Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, Michael Gove, has set out plans for regeneration and increased delivery of housing, including inner-city "d...

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National Marine Week starts on Saturday!

National Marine Week starts on Saturday (22nd July), which is a celebration of all things marine and is set up by the Wildlife Trust.

Marine areas are key to tacklin...

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Government publish third National Adaptation Programme

The UK government have published their third National Adaptation Programme (NAP3).

This programme sets out a comprehensive and forward-looking plan for the UK, which sets out actions the&nb...

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It is Farm Safety Week!

This week (17-21 July) is Farm Safety Week, which is an annual campaign that focuses on raising awareness and changing attitudes to prevent life-changing injuries.

It follows the Health and...

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Flexible Working Bill awaits Royal Assent

Editor's note

The Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Act 2023 received Royal Assent on 20 July 2023. The amendments to the ...

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