The British International Freight Association (BIFA), the trade association that represents UK freight forwarding and logistics companies, says that it welcomes the news that the government is extending the period of time that companies can access cash incentives for hiring new apprentices.
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Tackling greenwashing in food and drink sectors
Tackling greenwashing in food and drink sectors. The Environment Agency has launched a project to standardise metrics for environmental performance of food and drink sector.
New fourth berth at London Gateway logistics hub
DP World to invest £300m in new fourth berth at London Gateway logistics hub to strengthen UK’s supply chain DP World announces that it will begin work next month on a new fourth berth at its London Gateway logistics hub to increase supply chain resilience and create more capacity for the world’s largest vessels.
How to cut shippings contribution to climate change
Ten ways to cut shippings contribution to climate change. Simon Bullock, PhD Candidate in Shipping and Climate Change at the University of Manchester outlines ten ways we can cut the emissions from shipping.
How green is your food?
How green is your food? Eco-labels can change the way we eat, study shows. While food labels are nothing new, a different type that calculates the environmental cost has had a surprising effect on consumers.
WHO has cut its recommended limits for air pollution
The WHO (World Health Organisation) has cut its recommended limits for air pollution and urged nations to tackle dirty air and save millions of lives. In the first update for 16 years, the guideline limit for the most damaging pollution – tiny particles from burning fossil fuels – has been halved. The new limit for nitrogen dioxideContinue reading “WHO has cut its recommended limits for air pollution”
Fragile ecosystems to recieve £100 million government fund
Fragile ecosystems to recieve £100 million government fund. Six of the world’s most important biodiversity hotspots – spanning 18 countries – to share funding from the Government’s £100 million Biodiverse Landscapes Fund Projects will tackle biodiversity loss, combat climate change and help deliver our goal to protect 30% of the world’s land and sea by 2030
HSE cracks down hard on dust
HSE’s inspectors across Great Britain will be targeting construction firms to check that their health standards are up to scratch during a month-long inspection initiative, starting on Monday 4 October 2021.
UK considers joining existing US-Mexico-Canada trade deal
UK considers joining existing US-Mexico-Canada trade deal as hopes of standalone post-Brexit agreement fade. A senior government figure suggests an alternative route to boosting trans-Atlantic trade could be the UK joining the existing free trade agreement between the US, Mexico and Canada, known as USMCA.
Protect plants from harmful pests and diseases
Consultation to protect plants from harmful pests and diseases. Keen gardeners, nursery owners, farmers, landowners and environmental groups are all being encouraged to help shape the country’s future plant biosecurity strategy, as a 10-week consultation is launched today (Tuesday 21 September) to protect the country from the threat of plant pests and diseases.