Softcat, Sazerac UK and La-Z-Boy UK failed to comply with packaging waste regulations designed to protect the environment

Charities have urged Ofgem to ensure suppliers protect people in arrears

Motorists can apply for £2,000 for scrapping a car and £1,000 for scrapping a motorcycle or moped, with charities also able to access funding to scrap minibuses

Latest figures reveal Asda, Marks and Spencer, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s, The Co-operative Group, Tesco and Waitrose sold 322m less bags last year

The funding is being granted through the Energy Redress Scheme, which collects voluntary payments from suppliers to make reparations for effects on consumers

They can receive up to £6,000 to scrap a non-compliant van or minibus and switch to a new electric model

The payments have been made to a total of 15 charities and projects across the UK

It is part of the Energy Redress Scheme, which consists of voluntary payments made by energy suppliers that breached Ofgem’s rules

A total of 26 businesses have agreed to pay more than £1.5 million for breaking environmental regulations in the UK. The payments range between £1,500 and £375,000 and will be used by 30 charities for projects benefitting wildlife and the environment. According to the Environment Agency, six companies have agreed to make six-figure payments – […]

Businesses could receive financial incentives for cutting the amount of electricity they use through a new pilot scheme announced yesterday. British firms and other organisations such as charities that install more efficient motors, air conditioning and lighting could get cash from a fund worth up to £20 million for reducing their energy usage. Energy Secretary […]