Policy

Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) are toxic chemical substances that are slow to degrade, can accumulate in human and animal tissue and are often discovered long distances from their place of manufacture or use

The funding will support the installation of green measures, including heat pumps, insulation and solar panels

The £50 million Department for Transport funding aims to see only electric buses in the streets of Coventry by 2025

They are likely to examine how net zero targets can be met through the development of renewable energy in Scotland and the technologies that would best serve the country

The body said the government’s net zero target will hit a roadblock unless urgent action is taken to decarbonise homes across Britain

The fund aims to support local authorities to take forward projects that increase recycling performance

The scheme will help fund the purchase of EVs priced under £35,000

That would result in around £65 per household on average being returned automatically, ensuring consumers paying by fixed direct debit do not overpay for their energy

Drivers of polluting vehicles will be charged up to £100 a day to enter the centre

Drivers can use ‘mobility credits’ for public transport, taxi or a car hire