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New guidance to help businesses co-operate on environment
In March 2022, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) provided its environmental sustainability advice to the Government. As part of that work, the CMA found that businesses needed more clarity about what is, and what is...2023-02-28 1766 0 -
Businesses urged to get ready for reforms to cut packaging waste
Plans to make it easier for consumers to recycle packaging waste move a step closer today, as reporting requirements for Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) come into force. Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging (pEPR) will make firms...2023-02-28 1180 0 -
Empty Homes Week 2023
In the last financial year 2021/2022 The Empty Property Team at Birmingham City Council brought 267 homes back into residential use. From April 2022 to January 2023 the team brought an additional 184 homes back into...2023-02-28 643 0 -
Sahil gets 1 million hits for two new videos!!
Sahil Zafran is a young Music Artist from Birmingham, who through his melodious voice brings communities together. Sahil who from a young age has been reciting Nasheeds in praising the Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him)...2023-02-28 1184 0 -
A woman dies every two minutes due to pregnancy or childbirth: UN agencies
(C)UNICEF/UN0541828/SatuJahan, 18, gave birth to her first baby with the support of a UNICEF primary healthcare centre in the Rohingya refugee camps. Every two minutes, a woman dies during pregnancy or childbirth, according to the...2023-02-27 1369 0 -
Investment in new indoor athletics track strengthens city’s reputation for major events with strong community benefits
A new athletics track for Utilita Arena Birmingham, purchased by Birmingham City Council, is set to host its first event this weekend in the shape of the UK Athletics Indoor Championships. The track replaces the original,...2023-02-25 970 0 -
January sees highest level of energy bill support reach vulnerable households
A record amount of government support reached some of the country’s most vulnerable households in January, as those on traditional prepayment meters (PPM) redeemed more energy bill support vouchers than at any other point in the...2023-02-20 1071 0 -
Coffey: Water companies – ‘Show us your improvement plans’
Environment Secretary Thérèse Coffey has demanded water companies share plans on improving Britain’s water infrastructure. The fresh move is part of the drive for better water quality, building on significant work with industry and regulators, allowing...2023-02-20 813 0 -
Hook, line and fine for South East anglers
Environment Agency fisheries patrol officers, including a voluntary bailiff, at various locations across the South East, have caught and successfully prosecuted 7 anglers for illegal fishing. One angler has also been prosecuted for the theft of...2023-02-20 1008 0 -
Tax agency stopped from operating by HMRC
A company which charged taxpayers significant sums to make claims for tax refunds has been stopped from operating. Tax Credits Ltd (TCL) can no longer trade as a repayment agent after HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC)...2023-02-20 1866 0
