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It has launched the ‘Future Ideas Lab’, where ideas can be submitted on how the regulator could evolve the price review to meet the challenges faced by the water sector
Responses from scientific experts will help inform government’s approach to reducing the pollutant
The year-long extension will give homeowners across England more time to have energy efficiency upgrades, helping up to 600,000 households save up to £600 on their energy bills
It is part of the government’s plans to help kickstart the nation’s green recovery, including the expansion of protected landscapes, increased access to nature and stronger flood resilience
Its partnership with Cyberhawk sees the use of drones to visualise power infrastructure from the rural Cotswolds to the urban areas of West London, without intrusion or inconvenience to customers
IPPR North says the move to decarbonise existing housing stock would also generate 111,000 jobs across the UK’s supply chain by 2035
The new Flood and Coastal Resilience Innovation Programme will select 25 areas to pilot new and creative approaches to improve resilience to flooding and coastal change
Those responsible could face up to two years in prison and an unlimited fine
Funding will be provided for environmental charities and their partners to work on projects across England to restore nature and tackle climate change
The government has confirmed small retailers that employ 250 people or less will no longer be exempt from the levy