Recycling news: 2019

Policy & government CCC launches Call for Evidence on UK risks and opportunities from climate change The CCC has launched a call for evidence to identify relevant published information about the risks and opportunities facing the UK from climate change. Climate Change Committee · 15 Apr 2019 Policy & government Advances in Cancer Treatment A POSTnote that gives an overview of recent advances in cancer treatment, the potential benefits and risks, and considers the opportunities and challenges to using new technologies in the NHS. POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 11 Apr 2019 Policy & government Standard rules consultation no 16: changes to rules We want your views on proposed changes to standard rules and generic risk assessments. GOV.UK · 11 Apr 2019 Policy & government Climate Change and Vector-Borne Disease in Humans in the UK A POSTnote that summarises the latest data on vector-borne disease in the UK, explores how climate may influence the geographical distribution of species, examines the consequences for public health, and highlights potential adaptation and mitigation strategies. POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 10 Apr 2019 Policy & government SR2011 No 2: metal recycling site (existing permits) Standard rules to operate metal recycling sites. GOV.UK · 10 Apr 2019 Policy & government SR2008 No 21: 75kte metal recycling site (existing permits) Standard rules to operate metal recycling site. GOV.UK · 10 Apr 2019 Policy & government SR2012 No 14: metal recycling, vehicle storage, depollution and dismantling facility (existing permits) These rules will allow the operator to operate a metal recycling site and a vehicle depollution and dismantling facility at a specified location. GOV.UK · 10 Apr 2019 Policy & government Progress at Euston as HS2 completes key demolitions on site of London’s new high speed station HS2 has completed 2 major demolition projects at Euston as work continues to deliver extra capacity and improve journeys for the 44 million passengers who use the station every year. GOV.UK · 10 Apr 2019 Policy & government Mr D Feeley v South Wales Wood Recycling Ltd: 1601343/2018 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 9 Apr 2019 Policy & government Miss J Ziomek v City Recycling Services: 2503540/2018 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 8 Apr 2019 Policy & government Ethics guidelines for trustworthy AI - EU Digital Strategy Eurostat news · 8 Apr 2019 Policy & government The future of agri-tech Event on 21 May 2019. During this working lunch, hosted in partnership with the Science and Technology Council Food Network, MPs and Peers discussed in an intimate and informal session, the challenge of developing safe, sustainable food systems and the contribution interdisciplinary research and innovation can make from farm to fork. Experts and representatives spoke on the subject before answe… POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 5 Apr 2019 Policy & government Agriculture and climate change Event on 7 May 2019. MPs, Peers and parliamentary staff were invited for a working lunch to discuss agriculture and climate change. Hosted by POST, in partnership with the British Ecological Society, this intimate and informal session launched POSTnote 600 on Agriculture and Climate Change, and allowed attendees to discuss the options for mitigation of emissions from agriculture, the impacts of… POST (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology) · 5 Apr 2019 Policy & government Tax is changing in Wales The Welsh Government and the National Assembly for Wales became responsible for some of the taxes paid in Wales in April 2018, with additional powers coming into effect in April 2019. GOV.UK · 5 Apr 2019 Policy & government 'No deal' EU exit: Government issues reminder to waste industry Waste industry should review contingency plans in case of disruption should the UK leaves the EU without a deal. GOV.UK · 4 Apr 2019 Policy & government Professor Keith Bell appointed to Committee on Climate Change Keith Bell, Professor of electronic and electrical engineering at the University of Strathclyde, has been appointed to the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) by the UK Government and Devolved Administrations in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Climate Change Committee · 4 Apr 2019 Policy & government Mr A Boros v Suez Recycling and Recovery UK Ltd: 2301904/2016 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 3 Apr 2019 Policy & government UK to showcase green innovation at Beijing Horticultural Expo The UK will have a major presence at the 2019 Beijing Expo where it will exhibit the latest in UK innovation and garden design. GOV.UK · 2 Apr 2019 Policy & government Combined Heat and Power Incentives Government incentives for CHP schemes GOV.UK · 1 Apr 2019 Policy & government Three new appointments to Forestry Commission Commissioners will be key to ensuring organisation is all set for the future of forestry GOV.UK · 1 Apr 2019 Policy & government Environment Agency charge proposals from April 2019 We want your views on our charge proposals that will start in April 2019. GOV.UK · 1 Apr 2019 Policy & government £201 million road repair fund to resurface extra 1,000 miles Extra £50 million to councils for potholes and flood resilience plus £151 million to reward best practice examples. GOV.UK · 31 Mar 2019 Policy & government Mr J Bissmire v South Wales Wood Recycling Ltd (In Liquidation): 1601387/2018 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 28 Mar 2019 Policy & government Flats 1-70 Wimbledon Hall, 3 Derby Road, Bournemouth, BH1 3PP: CHI/00HN/LIS/2018/0023 Southern Region, Judge P.J. Barber, Mr M J F Donaldson FRICS MCIArb MAE on 11 March 2019 GOV.UK · 28 Mar 2019 Policy & government DVLA business plan 2019 to 2020 Our business plan 2019 to 2020 details what we will deliver in the year and includes our financial and volume forecasts. GOV.UK · 28 Mar 2019 Policy & government Direct Research Portfolio Annual Report 2017 to 2018 NDA's annual R&D investment, which totalled approximately £101 million in 2017 to 2018, includes a separate budget for the direct commissioning of strategic projects. This is the Direct Research Portfolio (DRP) and is the focus of this report. GOV.UK · 27 Mar 2019 Policy & government Thermal solution can reduce waste volumes Trials are under way to examine whether vitrification technologies could be adapted for larger quantities of mixed low/intermediate level radioactive wastes. GOV.UK · 27 Mar 2019 Policy & government Mr A McAfee v Hillier Recycling Ltd: 1403930/2018 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 26 Mar 2019 Policy & government Mr S Murphy v WSBL Ltd: 2411071/2018 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 26 Mar 2019 Policy & government Nearly 200 pocket parks will help transform the nation Government announces winners of £3.75 million fund to create new pocket parks and refurbish existing parks. GOV.UK · 26 Mar 2019 Policy & government GCA investigation report into Co-operative Group Limited The findings of the Groceries Code Adjudicator investigation launched on 8 March 2018 into Co-operative Group Limited. GOV.UK · 25 Mar 2019 Policy & government Welsh Secretary celebrates 40 years of leading Welsh ‘green’ business Alun Cairns hails achievements of ROCKWOOL UK at 40th anniversary reception GOV.UK · 22 Mar 2019 Policy & government Marine licensing: proposed changes to exemptions Seeking views on proposed changes to marine licensing exemptions. GOV.UK · 22 Mar 2019 Policy & government HS2 completes biggest demolition challenge yet at site of new Old Oak Common tunnel crossover box HS2 has cleared a key construction site close to the new Old Oak Common ‘super-hub’ station, as work to deliver Phase One of the UK’s new high speed rail project continues to ramp up. GOV.UK · 22 Mar 2019 Policy & government Barriers to retrofit in social housing This study interviewed 40 social landlords and 8 retrofit suppliers about carrying out retrofits and the barriers that they faced. GOV.UK · 22 Mar 2019 Policy & government PE15 0LF, Anglian Water Services Limited: environmental permit application advertisement- AWCNF11342/V002 View the application submitted by Anglian Water Services Limited for Doddington Water Recycling Centre, Coneywood Road, Cambridgeshire, PE15 0LF. GOV.UK · 21 Mar 2019 Policy & government Innovate UK-supported entrepreneurs make Maserati 100 list 11 companies supported by Innovate UK have been named on the Sunday Times and Maserati’s 2019 list of game-changing entrepreneurs. GOV.UK · 21 Mar 2019 Policy & government Mr K Fila v Veolia ES (UK) Ltd: 2204791/2018 Employment Tribunal decision. GOV.UK · 20 Mar 2019 Policy & government CH50100 - Assessing Time limits: Overview GOV.UK · 20 Mar 2019 Policy & government Chris Stark: Towards Net Zero On 2 May, the CCC will publish new advice on the UK's long-term climate change targets. Ahead of that report to Government, CCC Chief Executive, Chris Stark , addressed the Business Green Leaders Briefing to share his observations about the 'climate choices' that lie ahead. Climate Change Committee · 19 Mar 2019