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Government urged to reconsider infrastructure levy by 30 organisations

A coalition of 30 organisations has urged housing secretary Michael Gove not to proceed with the Infrastructure Levy because it could reduce the number of affordable homes delivered, and mean less...

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Fund to be established to help displaced planners

The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) Trust has agreed to establish a Displaced Planners Pathway to Work Fund that will be worth an initial £20,000.

Developed by the Chief Executiv...

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HSE issues a safety notice for pop-up toilets following a fatality

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has issued a safety notice for pop-up toilets that are commonly found in busy city centres, when during the day they are hidden underne...

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HSE inspections to focus on lung disease

Health and Safety Executive (HSE) inspectors are visiting businesses across Great Britain in woodworking industries, focusing on the dangers of respiratory risks from wood d...

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Today is Clean Air Day 2023

Today (15 June) is Clean Air Day, the UK's largest air pollution campaign.

Every year, air pollution causes up to 36,000 deaths in the UK. The World Health Organisation (WHO) and the UK gov...

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Six years since Grenfell - what has changed?

Today (14 June 2023) marks the sixth anniversary of the Grenfell Tower fire in London where 72 people lost their lives.

It is one year on since the Building Safety Act 2...

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Plastic manufacturer fined after outbreak of Legionnaires' disease

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) investigated Riaar Plastics Limited from West Bromwich after a number of members of the public became infected with Legionnaires'...

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ESOS Phase 3 deadline extended

Phase 3 of the Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) is due to come to an end this year which means that those who are part of the scheme must, according to the Energy Savings opportunity Scheme...

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Scientists say it is too late to save Arctic summer ice

Research has shown that it is now too late to save summer Arctic sea ice, and scientists say preparations need to be made for the increased extreme weather across the northern hemisphere that is li...

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Experts say rich nations should pay for biodiversity loss

Researchers have argued that wealthy countries should pay for the loss and damage they caused to nature in poorer countries in the same way as for climate impacts.

At COP27 world leaders ag...

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Loneliness Awareness Week 2023

This week (12-18 June) is Loneliness Awareness Week, and this year's theme is "Connection Matters".

Created by the Marmalade Trust, the UK's leading loneliness charity, the annual campaign...

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Men's Health Week 2023

This week (12-18 June) is Men's Health Week, and this year's theme focuses on men's health and the Internet.

The iPhone was created in 2007, which means we have had 16 years of the majority...

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Today is World Oceans Day!

Today (Thursday 8 June) is World Oceans Day, which is hosted by the United Nations (UN) division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea of the Office of Legal Affairs (DOALOS), in partnership wit...

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Safety notice issued over LPG forklift fire risk

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have issued a safety notice after a number of reported fires on and around liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) powered forklift trucks and ot...

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Today is World Environment Day!

Today (Monday 5 June) is World Environment Day and this year the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is asking us to join the global effort to #BeatPlasticPollution.

Led by UNEP, Wo...

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