What is the hydrogen strategy? The plan outlines how the government will work with industry to meet its ambition of 5GW of low-carbon hydrogen production capacity by 2030 – this could replace natural gas in powering around 3 million UK homes each year as well as powering transport and some industry.
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Exports from Ireland to Great Britain soar
Exports from Ireland to Great Britain soar in post-Brexit trade imbalance. Republic and other EU exporters benefit from the UK’s phased 12-month transition for border checks.
HSE calls on farmers to make safety a priority
HSE calls on farmers to make safety a priority after a series of serious incidents. Britain’s workplace regulator says more must be done to improve farm safety after being notified of four fatalities on farms in just over a fortnight.
How managers can achieve ‘healthy hybrid’ working
How managers can achieve ‘healthy hybrid’ working. With employers now transitioning their workforces to new work arrangements post-lockdown, recent reports have painted a vivid picture of the scale and complexity of their challenge.
Self-isolation removed for double jabbed
Self-isolation removed for double jabbed close contacts from 16 August. Adults and children will be free to return to work, attend school, and meet friends and family as the protection from vaccines replaces the need for contact isolation from Monday.
UK and Central America trade partnership
UK and Central America trade partnership. UK Export Finance has launched a new partnership with the Central American Bank for Economic Integration to support the development of projects in the region.
Shipping industry to pay for pollution
Shipping industry to pay for pollution under new EU proposals. New EU proposals will make the shipping industry pay for pollution and fossil fuels use.
Latest Covid-19 rules for the workplace
Latest Covid-19 rules for the workplace. Keeping workplaces safe as coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions are removed. Timescales for removing restrictions Controls to use after some restrictions are removed Vaccinations Face coverings Workplace testing Testing, tracking and tracing including for new variants
UK calls for greater global ambition
UK calls for greater global ambition as the UN finds that the world is warming faster than expected. The UK is calling for urgent global action in response to the latest report published by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).
Changes to guidance on thorough examinations
Key changes have been announced in the latest update to the materials handling industry official guidance notes on how to comply with the legal obligations for Thorough Examinations. Announcing the changes, Geoff Martin, Chairman of accrediting body CFTS, said: “Although the laws for the Thorough Examination and Safety Inspection of equipment under week and PUWERContinue reading “Changes to guidance on thorough examinations”