Boohoo launches independent investigation following claims of exploitation at their Leicester factory
UK fashion company boohoo has launched an independent investigation following allegations of poor pay and working conditions at their Leicester factory 'Jaswal Fashions', with...
Former BT Headquarters to become London’s first net zero office development
THE CITY of London Planning & Transportation Committee has approved plans for a deep retrofit of 81 Newgate Street, the former BT Headquarters, to...
Agriculture Bill moves forward with return to Lords
THE NEW Agriculture Bill is back in the House of Lords for the next stage in its journey to becoming law.
Defra Lords Minister Lord...
Green groups urge Chancellor to back green heat scheme
LEADING green groups have written to the Chancellor, urging him to prioritise capital investment in decarbonising the UK’s homes in his economic statement.
The letter...
Scheme to help more families across England into affordable homes has been extended by...
A SCHEME to help get more families across England into affordable homes has been extended by a year, Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick has announced.
Following...
Swindon’s 28,000 street lights to be converted to LED lanterns
SWINDON Borough Council has partnered up with SSE Enterprise Contracting (SSEC) have a begun a scheme due for completion in November 2021, will see 28,000...
£5,000 insulation vouchers part of upcoming green package
A £3 billion green package with grants for homeowners and the public sector to improve energy efficiency will be unveiled by Rishi Sunak as...
New report: ‘Britain should create a Green Infrastructure Bank to tackle pandemic recovery and...
BRITAIN can build a bridge between recovering from the pandemic and avoiding climate change by creating a Green Infrastructure Bank, according to a new Banking...
New research ‘could help UK households cut bills through sustainable practices’
A REAL-WORLD research project by Kingston University which set up energy ‘living labs' to challenge the energy consumption practices of householders, is set to...
‘Every renewable gigawatt installed in Scotland creates 1,500 jobs and £133 million to economy’
NEW figures show the economic boost available if government uses renewable energy to pursue a green recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.
Every gigawatt of renewable...