England

A new UK100 report says one of the main challenge to implementing ‘school streets’ outside London is the lack of resources and powers for local councils to enforce a ban on parents driving to school

ClientEarth is writing to each local authority that is developing a new local plan, giving them eight weeks to explain how they will set their carbon goals

The retailer says the licence will give it the opportunity to take more control over water usage and data, deal directly with wholesalers and improve its water strategy

National Grid Electricity System Operator said the power cut was due to the loss of two large generators – gas and offshore wind – on 9th August

The average person in England now buys only 10 bags a year compared with 140 bags in 2014 before the charge was introduced

Water companies must also invest an additional £6m each day between 2020 and 2025 to improve the environment and services for customers

The Consumer Council for Water has criticised Water Plus, Clear Water Business and Everflow for attracting high numbers of customer complaints

It follows a ‘very positive reception’ during its trials in Scotland

A new report calls for suppliers, regulators and government, as well as other organisations to do more to identify and assist struggling billpayers

The government said it received ‘overwhelming public support’ for the move