The single-use carrier bag charge will be extended to all retailers and increased to 10p from April 2021 to further protect our oceans from plastic waste.
Link: War on plastic waste stepped up with extension of plastic bag charge
Source: Assent Information Services
A raft of measures to allow the safe future mass rollout of a COVID-19 vaccine have been outlined by the government.
Link: New measures to support development of safe COVID-19 vaccines for UK
Source: Assent Information Services
The latest weekly statistics show that the service has consistently reached the vast majority of those testing positive and their contacts in 3 months of operation.
Link: NHS Test and Trace successfully reaches almost 300,000 people
Source: Assent Information Services
International Trade Secretary Liz Truss has launched 11 new trade advisory groups (TAGs) as part of a major new business engagement drive
Link: Liz Truss brings key industries closer to trade negotiations
Source: Assent Information Services
The Department for Education is updating its advice on face coverings in schools.
Link: Update on face coverings in schools
Source: Assent Information Services
Legislation would make it illegal for larger businesses to use products unless they comply with local laws to protect natural areas.
Link: World-leading new law to protect rainforests and clean up supply chains
Source: Assent Information Services
Latest figures show an increase in the number of people in Wales benefitting from UK Government support schemes at the end of July
Link: UK Government supports the income of over 510,000 people across Wales
Source: Assent Information Services
The UK’s innovation agency, Innovate UK, today publishes a strategy that seeks to encourage and support excellent design in innovation.
Link: Innovate UK launches four-year design strategy
Source: Assent Information Services
31 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions were reduced globally in the last nine years as a result of UK intervention according to new climate finance data.
Link: UK helps reduce more than 30 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions globally
Source: Assent Information Services
Millions of self-employed people whose livelihoods have been affected by coronavirus will be able to claim a second payment of up to £6,570 from today – as the government continues to help drive the UK’s recovery.
Link: Millions of self employed to benefit from second stage of support scheme
Source: Assent Information Services
