COP26 President Alok Sharma’s opening address on the second day of the Met Office Science Conference 2021: Science for a resilient future.
Link: The vital role of science in tackling climate change
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Environment Agency launches new flooding Action Plan
The Environment Agency’s FCERM Strategy Action Plan will help to better protect over hundreds of thousands more homes and businesses in the years ahead.
Link: Environment Agency launches new flooding Action Plan
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New UK funding to boost climate disaster responses
New funding will support developing countries to better prepare for and respond to disasters.
Link: New UK funding to boost climate disaster responses
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Prime Minister to revolutionise skills and training opportunities
Landmark reforms will support the nation’s recovery from the pandemic.
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Further easing of COVID restrictions confirmed for 17 May
Planned Step 3 easements will go ahead on 17 May.
Link: Further easing of COVID restrictions confirmed for 17 May
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44,000 trees to be planted as Urban Tree Challenge Fund reopens
More trees in urban areas will help support people’s health and wellbeing as well as wider environmental benefits, as we build back greener from the pandemic.
Link: 44,000 trees to be planted as Urban Tree Challenge Fund reopens
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Government confirms traffic light list ahead of cautious return to international travel
International leisure travel from England no longer illegal from 17 May 2021 but strict border control measures will remain in place.
Link: Government confirms traffic light list ahead of cautious return to international travel
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Government spending with small businesses continues to rise
New data published today shows that government spending with SMEs continues to rise.
Link: Government spending with small businesses continues to rise
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New plans unveiled to boost recycling
Major shake-up of England’s bin collections to make it easier for millions of households to recycle and reduce costs for taxpayers.
Link: New plans unveiled to boost recycling
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10p plastic bag charge to come into force on 21 May
Charge extended to all businesses in bid to ramp up war on plastic waste.
Link: 10p plastic bag charge to come into force on 21 May
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