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Company fine after worker fell to death

A specialist construction company has been fined £60,000 after a worker fell to his death from a church steeple in Birmingham.

The worker was employed by Ecclesiastical Steeplejacks L...

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Governmant plans to 'unblock' infrastructure

The Government has announced that it will publish a Planning and Infrastructure Bill this year which will aim to unblock required infrastructure whilst, at the same time, supporting nature recovery...

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Trump's environmental rollbacks sparks debate

In a sweeping move that has sparked significant debate, newly sworn U.S. President Donald Trump is about to leave a lasting impact country's environmental and energy policies. Over his four-year te...

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Calls for environmental regulation framework to be reformed

Environment Agency Chief Regulator, Dr Jo Nettleton, on 17 January, called for the environmental regulation framework to be reformed, in order to help better protect people...

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'Air Quality Inequalities Project' published

The 'Air Quality Inequalities Project' has been published, which is a UK-wide project looking at inequalities in air quality exposure and the impact on people's health.

The research an...

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Be kind to yourself on Blue Monday

Today (Monday 20 January) is known as Blue Monday, which is apparently the saddest day of the year.

The day is celebrated on the third Monday in January and originated in 2005.

In 2...

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HSE publishes simplified advice for installers of stone worktops

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published a helpful guide on the do's and don'ts for people installing stone worktops.

The guidance is designed to remind d...

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Mandatory digital waste tracking faces potential delay

Sustainable waste management news site, letsrecycle.com, have reported that the government's mandatory Digital Waste Tracking (DWT) policy, initially set to come into effect in April 2025, is likel...

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Brits want sustainable transport

Nearly three-quarters of Britons believe greener transport options are essential for creating cleaner, healthier cities.

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Food manufacturer fined after machinery incidents

A food manufacturer has been fined more than half a million pounds after three of its employees suffered injuries in separate incidents involving machinery.

David Wood Baking Ltd has been p...

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UK power was cleanest in 2024

UK electricity was the cleanest ever in 2024. In the last decade the UK has halved its reliance on fossil fuels for electricity and doubled the use of renewables.

Carbon dioxide emissions f...

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Manufacturer fined after work suffers burns

An international drinks manufacturer has been fined half a million pounds after an employee sustained burns to over 30% of his body.

The mechanical engineer had been repairing a defective p...

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Motoring body emphasises need to ban full hybrid cars by 2030

Electric Vehicles UK (EVUK) says hybids without a plug should be banned or else confidence in electric cars will be damaged.

Ministers were warned that Britain needs to press ahead with a b...

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HSE turns 50!

The national regulator for health and safety in Great Britain, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) celebrated its 50th Anniversary on the 1 January 2025.

Created b...

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Nature Restoration Fund announced

In December the government has announced plans to establish a Nature Restoration Fund intended to enable developers to meet their environmental obligations and deliver on the government's goal to d...

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