The government is starting consultations on making historic homes more energy efficient without retrofit damaging protected properties.
Climate Change Committee chair appointment delay is ‘inexplicable’
The delay to appoint a chair of the Climate Change Committee (CCC) is deemed “inexplicable” after the initial deadline of November 2023 passed.
UK government misses 2023 motorway electric charge point target
The UK has missed its 2023 motorway electric charge point target, according to latest figures from the RAC.
UK retailers will pay for public e-waste recycling from 2026
UK retailers and manufacturers of electronic goods will be paying for the cost of household and in-store e-waste collections, under the latest government plans.
Businesses including Lush and Yeo Valley call for a ban on bee-harming pesticide
Businesses including Lush and Yeo Valley have written to farming minister Mark Spencer calling for a ban on a bee-killing pesticide.
Some 89% of manufacturing leaders have scope 3 reduction strategies in place
Some 89% of manufacturing businesses leaders have a clear strategy in place to measure and reduce their scope 3 emissions.
Government nature fund creates over 2,500 green jobs
The UK’s Green Recovery Challenge Fund has created over 2,630 jobs in the environmental sector.
UK and EU agree EV trade rules to keep costs down for manufacturers and consumers
The UK government and EU have agreed to extend trade rules on EVs to the end of 2026, saving manufacturers up to £4.3 billion.
ClientEarth warns pension funds of legal risks associated with fossil fuels
ClientEarth has written to 12 largest pension funds warning that investing in fossil fuels could lead to legal risk.
