The government has launched a brand new £20m competition to help de-carbonise the shipping industry. The funding will be used to support the development of prototype zero-emission vessels and green port infrastructure.
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UKCA marking explained
Now the UK has left the EU, the requirements for placing work equipment and machinery on the UK and EU markets, including arrangements for conformity assessment, marking and labelling have changed. The government’s priority is to ensure that only safe and compliant products are placed on the market.
Auditing overhaul for British companies
A new proposal for overhauling the auditing process and weakening the market grip of the “big four” was made by the UK Government last week. The new proposal would result in making company directors responsible for spotting fraud.
Unlimited fines for those who breach fire safety regulations
The UK Government has announced new fire safety regulations to boost building safety with £16 million for fire and rescue authorities. Building owners could face unlimited fines following new measures being brought in to strengthen fire safety, the Home Office has announced today.
What is the Circular Economy?
The world’s natural resources are not infinite. It takes 18 months to generate the resources that the human population uses in only a year. Simply put, this is not a sustainable path for the planet’s future. As things stand today, the human population is expected to use the equivalent of 2 Earths of renewable resourcesContinue reading “What is the Circular Economy?”
£20 million SME Brexit Support Fund opens for applications
Smaller businesses are now able to apply for grants of up to £2,000 to help them adapt to new customs and tax rules when trading with the EU. The £20 million SME Brexit Support Fund enables traders to access practical support, including training for new customs, rules of origin and VAT processes.
17% of food production globally wasted
Instead of finishing your leftovers, you let them go bad and buy takeout instead. It’s a familiar routine for many — and indicative of habits that contribute to a global food waste problem that a new United Nations report says needs to be better measured so that it can be effectively addressed.
Prime Minister: “Our international ambitions must start at home”
A new landmark foreign policy and a national security review will set out the PM’s vision for a stronger, more secure, prosperous and resilient UK in 2030 its been announced. The new strategy will drive investment in domestic industries like defence, technology and alternative energy.
Eley Consultancy Ltd are now on Facebook
Eley Consultancy Ltd are proud to announce that we are now on Facebook. We will be looking to bring you daily content on all things environmental, health & safety, ISO, Customs and Security related.
Consultation launched on environmental principles
Five legally binding principles will help guide future policy making to protect the environment., it has been announced. Ministers will put protecting the environment at the heart of future policy, under new plans set out on Wednesday 10th March 2021.