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UK's onshore wind power could double by 2030

New analysis has shown that if projects are consented within timescales the UK could double its onshore wind power to 30GW by 2030.

With the right planning framework in place research from...

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European Commission unveils new energy efficiency strategy

The European Commission have launched 'Renovation Wave', a new energy efficiency strategy that could lead to the renovation of 35 million buildings and the creation of up to...

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Woodworking company fined after worker suffers serious injuries

Woodworking company, Peter Ramsey & Sons (Denholme) Timber Ltd, has been fined after a worker became entangled in an unguarded drive shaft and suffered serious injuries.

Leeds Magistrat...

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Manufacturing company fined after worker was struck by forklift truck

G-Tekt Europe Manufacturing Limited, a company that manufactures pressings and sub-assembles for the automotive industry, has been fined after a worker was struck by a forklift truck and suffered a...

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Campaigners fear Office for Environmental Protection may be undermined by UK Government

Following the ending of the implementation period on 1 January 2021, the UK will no longer be held accountable by European courts, which prosecuted governments when they breached laws, such as thos...

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Construction firm fined after worker seriously injured

A construction company has been fined after an employee was struck by the placing boom of a concrete pump, causing serious injuries.

Brighton Magistrates Court heard how in March 2019 concr...

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Research finds artificial light causing disruptions to species

A team of biologists from the University of Exeter have conducted research that suggests that human illumination of the planet is growing by around 2% a year in range and intensity.

They be...

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Scotland's 11GW offshore wind target by 2030

A new goal has been announced by the Scottish Government to increase the capacity of installed offshore wind to 11GW by 2030.

Scotland currently has 1GW of offshore wind capacity operationa...

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Grants to revitalise high streets

The Architectural Heritage Fund is providing grants for projects in England that aim to revitalise local high streets, as part of £15 million funding from the Department for Digital, Culture,...

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Target of all UK homes being powered by offshore wind farms by 2030 at risk

The UK Government are at risk of missing their target to have all UK homes powered by offshore wind farms by 2030.

According to one of the world's largest renewable energy developers,...

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Transport company fined after employee fatally crushed

A transport company has been fined after a worker was fatally injured when a pallet of stone tiles he was attempting to deliver fell onto him.

In November 2016 an agency driver was carrying...

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Environmental body calls for action to tackle discarded battery fires at waste sites

The Environmental Services Association (ESA) is campaigning to address the issue of fires at waste facilities across the country due to inappropriately discarded batteries.

So-called "...

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Cedrec Homeshow coming soon!

Editor's note:

You now book your place for our Legislation Update Homeshow here.

Normally by now we're putting the finishing to...

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Plans announced to make UK world leader in wind energy

Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced today (6 October) a new plan to "Build Back Greener" by investing in offshore wind energy, which would create jobs, cut carbon emissions and improve expo...

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Fine after worker's arm caught in spinning lathe

A company manufacturing composite hose products has been fined after an agency worker was pulled into a spinning lathe and injured his right arm.

The man, working at Novaflex Ltd, had his s...

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