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Monday, 23 July 2018
Thursday, 19 July 2018
The government has updated the National Adaptation Programme (NAP) and remains committed to tackling the effects of a changing climate on the UK.
Monday, 18 June 2018
First stage winners of the Future Fuels for Flight and Freight Competition announced.
Thursday, 07 June 2018
Carmakers face fines for supplying vehicles designed to cheat emissions tests to the UK, following a government consultation.
Thursday, 24 May 2018
Summit on vehicle technology to tackle carbon emissions and to find ways to improve air quality.
Monday, 14 May 2018
Cycling Minister Jesse Norman urges people to respond to the call for evidence.
Tuesday, 17 April 2018
Boris Johnson and Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters announce closer cooperation between the UK and New Zealand in the Pacific Islands region, following a meeting in London.
Friday, 13 April 2018
Increasing the use of renewable fuels will reduce carbon emissions, tackle climate change and to make the transport sector as sustainable as possible.
Wednesday, 11 April 2018
Mark Field, Minister for Asia Pacific at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office arrived in Tokyo today (11 April) at the start of a 3-day visit to Japan.
Wednesday, 28 March 2018
Haulage firms will benefit from a cheaper fee if they use less polluting lorries in plans to improve air quality across the UK.
Wednesday, 28 March 2018
New Ultra-Low Emission Bus Scheme to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Monday, 26 March 2018
Zero emission vehicles to be used by taxi firms and police.
Tuesday, 20 March 2018
The MOT test will change on 20 May 2018, with new defect types, stricter rules for diesel car emissions, and some vehicles over 40 years old becoming exempt.
Tuesday, 06 March 2018
Three year regulatory review to pave the way for self-driving vehicles.
Thursday, 08 February 2018
Councils across the country will benefit from a £40 million funding boost as part of a government drive to put more low emission buses on the roads.
Friday, 12 January 2018
Ministers write to local councils urging them to take up electric car charge-point funding.
Friday, 12 January 2018
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) examiners found 293 lorries fitted with emissions cheat devices at roadside checks between August and November 2017.
Friday, 12 January 2018
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) examiners found 293 lorries fitted with emissions cheat devices at roadside checks between August and November 2017.
Monday, 18 December 2017
The 5th annual UK-China Energy Dialogue has taken place in Beijing
Thursday, 07 December 2017
On average heat network customers pay less for their energy.
Tuesday, 14 November 2017
The UK has become one of the first nations to complete ratification of a landmark agreement to reduce emissions from appliances that play a major role in global warming
Thursday, 02 November 2017
Wrightbus Ltd of Ballymena are a leading manufacturer of low emission buses.
Wednesday, 18 October 2017
Automated and Electric Vehicles Bill will mean more electric car chargepoints and enable insurance for driverless cars.
Wednesday, 18 October 2017
Every home and small business in Great Britain will be offered a smart meter by the end of 2020.
Tuesday, 26 September 2017
The UK’s first subsidy-free solar farm will be officially opened today (Tuesday 26 September) by Climate Change Minister Claire Perry.
Thursday, 21 September 2017
Companies are urged to compete for up to £15 million of funding to develop technology to reduce harmful emissions from freight.
Sunday, 17 September 2017
Climate Change Minister Claire Perry will discuss jobs, prosperity and the low carbon economy as Climate Week opens in New York.
Monday, 28 August 2017
Planes could take off from British airports using fuels made from rubbish that gets sent to landfill, under a new government scheme.
Monday, 28 August 2017
Bus users will benefit from cleaner and greener journeys with roll out of low emission buses in towns and cities across England and Wales.
Sunday, 27 August 2017
New test for harmful emissions from car exhausts.
Friday, 25 August 2017
Innovate UK will be among the exhibitors celebrating 10 years of the event and sharing what’s on the horizon.
Friday, 18 August 2017
New owner Macquarie has committed to the GIB’s target of leading £3 billion of investment in green energy projects over next 3 years.
Friday, 28 July 2017
Changes will allow drivers to drive heavier vans if powered by low emission technology.
Saturday, 08 July 2017
A £20 million government investment will help develop electric vehicles capable of returning electricity to the grid.
Sunday, 25 June 2017
From August 2017, roadside checks of lorries carried out by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) will include emissions cheat devices.
Monday, 19 June 2017
UK businesses can benefit from a mix of government grants and private equity. See examples and an opportunity to access both simultaneously.
Friday, 16 June 2017
Twenty innovative companies have completed an entrepreneur mission to San Francisco to meet potential customers, partners and investors.
Thursday, 15 June 2017
If you’re a UK business or research organisation you can apply for a share of £15 million to develop innovative infrastructure solutions.
Friday, 07 April 2017
New Government funding to help develop clean and efficient heating systems has been awarded to 13 local authorities across England, Climate Change and Industry Minister Nick Hurd announced today.
Thursday, 06 April 2017
The Energy Secretary has reappointed Dr Martin Read as Chair of the Low Carbon Contracts Company and the Electricity Settlements Company.
Saturday, 18 March 2017
Funding to accelerate the take up of hydrogen vehicles and infrastructure.
Wednesday, 22 February 2017
Self-driving car insurance and electric vehicle charge point measures introduced in Vehicle Technology and Aviation Bill.
Monday, 30 January 2017
Reforms to the Energy Company Obligation (ECO) will be targeted at households struggling to pay their energy bills.
Wednesday, 18 January 2017
The Climate Change Risk Assessment will be followed by the National Adaptation Programme setting out how government addresses these risks.
Wednesday, 11 January 2017
Winners of £20 million funding in Low Emission Freight and Logistics Trial announced.
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