CMA to investigate greenwash claims within the FMCG sector
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is to launch an investigation into the environmental claims made by fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies.
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Think tank outlines farmland subsidies to achieve UK net zero goals
Green Alliance, a UK environmental think tank, has outlined recommendations for new land management policies that could deliver the country’s net zero goals without wasting taxpayers’ money.
Starmer says no new oil and gas under Labour
A Labour Government would block fresh investment in North Sea oil and gas, its leader has confirmed.
UK Government faces lawsuit over Cumbrian coal mine
Friends of the Earth is suing the UK Government over its decision to approve a new coal mine in Cumbria, alleging a disregard for the climate impacts of the mine.
UK won’t hit net zero by 2050 on current course: DNV
The UK is going through a transition that will transform today’s energy system, writes DNV's Hari Vamadevan, but not sufficient to meet its 2050 Net Zero emissions commitments
UK has just five years to secure green manufacturing investment – think tank
The UK has five years to secure investment in green industries or risk missing out forever, a think tank has warned.
CIPR launches campaign to increase trust in UK lobbying
The Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR) has launched a new campaign, calling for dramatic reforms to improve the transparency and accountability of UK lobbying.
Sunak bows to pressure from Tory backbenchers to allow new onshore wind
Rishi Sunak has bowed to pressure from Tory backbenchers to allow new onshore wind farms by committing to consult on how local communities can consent to fresh projects.
UK outlines £9.2m strategy for green buildings upskilling
The UK Government has announced the winners of its £9.2 million funding scheme for projects that are providing training for green jobs in the energy, heating and buildings sectors.
Tesco to accelerate food waste reduction by five years
Tesco (LSE:TSCO ) has announced it will bring its work on cutting food waste forward to 2025 and called on government to address food waste.