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Grey belt results in housing application and appeal approvals

According to analysis by Marrons Consultancy, more than one in three housing applications on grey belt land have been approved since the policy was introduced in December.

Marrons said the...

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Welsh gov consults on new higher-risk buildings regulatory regime

The Welsh government has launched a consultation on the next phase of its building control regime for higher-risk buildings, with a focus on new duties for decision-makers a...

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Contractor sentenced after uncontrolled spread of asbestos

A self-employed roofing contractor has been ordered to undertake unpaid work after the uncontrolled spread of asbestos in a back garden put two young workers and local residents at risk.

Do...

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Company and operations manager fined after death from fall

A company and its operations manager have both been fined after a man fell to his death through a roof at its site in Dudley.

The man, aged 42, had been working to remove a redundant steel...

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UK carbon emissions fell by 4% in 2024

According to official figures, the UK's carbon emissions fell by 4% last year.

Provisional statistics published on 27 March by the Department for Energy, Security and Ne...

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World Autism Acceptance Day and Month starts today!

Today (Wednesday 2 April) is World Autism Awareness Day and the beginning of World Autism Acceptance Month!

It is an opportunity for everyone to come together and:

  • raise awar...
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Majority of non-London authorities have out-of-date local plans

Two-thirds of local authorities outside London are likely to find their development plans out of date owing to recent changes in national policy.

Data unveiled by the consultant

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Planning and Infrastructure Bill published

The Planning and Infrastructure Bill has been introduced to the House of Commons for consideration by both Houses of Parliament. The Bill aims to ref...

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April is Stress Awareness Month

April is Stress Awareness Month, which has been observed every year since 1992, dedicated to increasing public awareness about the causes and ways to combat stress.

The primary aims of Stre...

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Global Asbestos Awareness Week starts today!

This week (1 to 7 April) is Global Asbestos Awareness Week, which aims to educate people about the dangers of asbestos material and preventative measures that can be put in place.

This glob...

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Prince William leads conservation effort for ancient woodland

In a significant move for UK conservation, Prince William is spearheading a project to restore and expand Wistman's Wood, one of England's oldest and most iconic temperate rainforests, located in D...

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Energy cost rise: higher bills amid market uncertainty

Millions of households across the UK are facing an increase in energy bills today as the government’s energy price cap rises by 6.4%. The latest adjustment, announced by the energy regulator...

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Today is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination!

Today (Friday 21 March) is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, and marks the 60th anniversary of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Raci...

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Tomorrow is World Water Day!

Tomorrow (Saturday 22 March) is World Water Day, and the theme for this year is "Glacier Preservation".

On the UN World Water Day website, they highlighted the importance of glacier preserv...

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Turn your lights off for Earth Hour tomorrow!

Earth Hour is happening at 8.30pm on Saturday 22 March 2025, which is a global event that takes place every year to encourage people to turn off their lights for 60 minutes to raise awareness about...

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