04 Feb 2025
Spending on certified sustainable seafood hit a record-breaking £1.5 billion in the UK and Ireland last year (2023/24), despite the ongoing impacts of the cost of living crisis. This growth in purchasing marks a 12% increase from the previous year, according to a new report. The major milestone signifies the largest annual growth […]
27 Jan 2025
As part of its commitment to “getting Britain building again”, the government is publishing a series of working papers on different aspects of planning reform, designed to inform further policy development in collaboration with the wider sector. The latest paper invites views on how the government could reform the process for consenting Nationally Significant Infrastructure […]
27 Jan 2025
Policy Connect has published a new report arguing that the Government should reform flood and coastal erosion risk management policy to protect vulnerable communities and deliver sustainable housing and economic growth. The fourth Bricks and Water inquiry by the Westminster Sustainable Business Forum comes at a critical time. The new Government has committed to building 1.5 million […]
27 Jan 2025
Ofwat has published an Analysis of household customer debt. The report This document outlines key statistics on debt for household customers in England and Wales. The regulator is aiming to increase transparency for customers and wider stakeholders, and to enable companies to manage customer debt more effectively. It follows work by Ofwat and the sector to improve definitions […]
27 Jan 2025
The Worshipful Company of Water Conservators (WCWC) has set out its concerns that there is no overarching strategy pulling all the elements of water conservation together in the United Kingdom and that current developments in policy and regulation are evolving as a patchwork of silos, often inconsistent, not linking together, or to what is in […]
27 Jan 2025
A new publication from UN-Habitat Healthier Cities and Communities through Public Spaces says that green and open public spaces are essential to fostering the health and well-being of urban areas and their communities. Thoughtfully designed and well-maintained, these spaces encourage physical activity, support mental health, promote social cohesion, and enhance community engagement. Moreover, public spaces […]
25 Jan 2025
A new report from NatureScot and SAMS sheds light on the significant changes occurring in Scotland’s rocky intertidal zones. The study, which surveyed 167 sites around Scotland’s coast, reveals how seaweed populations are being affected by climate change. Here are some key findings: 1. Overall Shift Towards Warmer Water Species: The study observed a […]
25 Jan 2025
The government has ordered offshore energy firms to avoid “noisy” detonations when disposing of unexploded bombs on the seabed. Over 300,000 pieces of unexploded ordnance from the First and Second World Wars sit on the UK seabed and, if encountered, must be cleared during the construction of offshore wind projects. Marine minister Emma Hardy said […]
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