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The government has agreed with the TRA's recommendation on the UK trade remedy measure on welded tubes and pipes.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Employment Tribunal decision.
New mandatory water efficiency label proposed for dishwashers, showers and washing machines.
Countries across the Commonwealth meet to discuss next steps in tackling plastic entering the marine environment.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Thirteen businesses have been successful in winning the funding via two competitions run by the Technology Strategy Board. They will help to…
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Countries from across the Commonwealth have today pledged to eliminate avoidable single use plastic in an ambitious bid to clean up the world’s oceans.
Moving to a greener, cleaner economy which helps protect the environment is a key part of the government’s modern Industrial Strategy.
The Government has set out its plan to ban the distribution and sale of plastic straws, drinks stirrers and cotton buds.
The government confirms a ban on plastic straws, stirrers, and cotton buds to slash plastic waste
Schools are being urged to stop using single-use plastic items and consider environmentally-friendly alternatives.
The ban will ensure that less single-use plastics enter the environment, whilst protecting those with medical requirements or disabilities.
The Environment Secretary has set out how the government is protecting our oceans.
Boris Johnson has ordered a ban on avoidable single-use plastics from the Foreign & Commonwealth Office's UK operations by the end of 2018.
Plastic bottles have been completely removed from the Foreign Office in London, and embassies around the world are taking up the challenge to go plastic-free.
Innovative businesses creating green alternatives to plastic bottles and synthetic materials are being backed by new funding from government and Sky.
The UK Government rallies Commonwealth to unite on marine waste, leading by example with ambitious plans to end sale of plastic straws, stirrers and cotton buds.
Environment Minister Thérèse Coffey is in Vanuatu for the South Pacific Region Commonwealth Litter Programme conference.
Buildings in China could be built to British green construction standards boosting the UK supply chain by £200 million.
Francis Maude has announced 2 new office supplies contracts expected to deliver savings of over £18 million a year.
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