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A breakthrough in the management of nuclear waste is set to accelerate progress at Sellafield and save hundreds of millions of pounds.
CoRWM is holding a plenary meeting on Thursday, 22 October 2015 in London.
Oldbury nuclear power station has removed the last fuel from its reactors, marking the end of an era for the site.
Today (5 October) the 5p charge for single-use plastic carrier bags comes into effect in England.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
A multi-agency operation has seen the Environment Agency crack down on illegal waste carriers in Lincolnshire.
We have arranged a series of events across the country to provide more information about the National Geological Screening consultation.
The Environment Agency and Office for Nuclear Regulation have completed a biennial review of their scrutiny of our work relating to the geological disposal of higher activity radioactive waste.
It feels like autumn is already here and many households will soon be getting oil delivered ready for winter.
Today we launch a consultation on our proposals for presenting information on the geology of England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Councils urged to bid for support from a new scheme to help increase the recycling of unwanted electrical items.
CoRWM is holding a plenary meeting on Wednesday, 16th September 2015 in Edinburgh.
The Environment Agency is holding a drop-in session for local residents to discuss the environmental permit application for a new recycling facility on Sandy Lane, Bromsgrove.
Decision follows public consultation on the plans
We have been investigating the technologies and knowledge developed by radioactive waste management organisations in other countries.
Scientists from across Europe will meet in London in November to discuss geological disposal of radioactive waste.
The first of Oldbury's two reactors has now been emptied of fuel, the site has announced.
Investigations ongoing into large-scale tipping of waste in Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire
A report on the recent meeting between the Independent Review Panel (IRP) and RWM has been compiled by the independent facilitators of the meeting, 3KQ.
British shoppers took 8.5 billion single-use carrier bags from major supermarkets in 2014.
Marcus Rink has been appointed Chief Inspector of the Drinking Water Inspectorate (DWI) for England and Wales.
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