Dstl scientists will be conducting a routine survey, which is not connected to any specific threat.
Link: Survey of explosives contamination in the environment
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Boost for housebuilders as Homes England prepares to launch new dynamic purchasing system
Homes England’s Delivery Partner DPS will launch 1 September 2021, with initial applications set to open today.
Link: Boost for housebuilders as Homes England prepares to launch new dynamic purchasing system
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UK consults on new approach to US tariffs
UK launches consultation on rebalancing measures in response to Section 232 tariffs by US on steel and aluminium imports.
Link: UK consults on new approach to US tariffs
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UK companies join forces to build revolutionary beam-hopping satellite
A group of UK space tech companies are developing a new beam-hopping satellite that will allow satellites to switch which part of the world they cover
Link: UK companies join forces to build revolutionary beam-hopping satellite
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Government launches new pilots to further support people to self-isolate
Health Secretary unveils new self-isolation support pilots for 9 areas across England with higher coronavirus (COVID-19) rates.
Link: Government launches new pilots to further support people to self-isolate
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Low-carbon concrete flood defences to help Environment Agency hit net zero by 2030
New roadmap sets out how EA will reduce emissions by 45% to hit 2030 net zero target
Link: Low-carbon concrete flood defences to help Environment Agency hit net zero by 2030
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£166 million cash injection for green technology and 60,000 UK jobs
Government announces major cash injection for green technology and development as part of Green Industrial Revolution.
Link: £166 million cash injection for green technology and 60,000 UK jobs
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Vaccines highly effective against B.1.617.2 variant after 2 doses
New study by PHE shows for the first time that 2 doses of the COVID-19 vaccines are highly effective against the B.1.617.2 variant first identified in India.
Link: Vaccines highly effective against B.1.617.2 variant after 2 doses
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10p plastic bag charge introduced in England
Charge extended to all retailers and increased to 10p to reduce plastic waste further from today (21 May).
Link: 10p plastic bag charge introduced in England
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‘Green’ claims: CMA sets out the dos and don’ts for businesses
The CMA has set out its views on the types of misleading environmental claims made about products that could break the law.
Link: ‘Green’ claims: CMA sets out the dos and don’ts for businesses
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