EU recycling rules delayed
Press Review 31 March 2005
The implementation of European Union rules for recyling mobile phones and televisions has been delayed.
Minister unveils 'green business' scheme
News Article 30 March 2005
A multi-million pound plan aimed at cutting business waste and improving efficiency has been launched by environment minister Elliot Morley.
Local Government Information Unit
Government Affairs Website
Waste disposal 'needs extra funds'
News Article 17 March 2005
The Commons environment, food and rural affairs select committee has called for increased funding to invest in new ways of getting rid of waste.
Brown bids for green economic growth
News Article 15 March 2005
Environmental care must be central to any economic growth strategy, the chancellor has said ahead of this week's Budget.
Britain takes EU to court over emissions
News Article 14 March 2005
The European Commission is being taken to court by the British government in a row over industry emission trading allowances.
Recycling rates on the rise
Press Review 9 March 2005
British households are recycling more of their rubbish, according to new government figures.
Fly-tipping 'costs £100 a minute'
Press Review 2 March 2005
Dealing with fly-tipping is costing councils across the country £100 a minute, according to new figures.
Minister promises fly-tipping crackdown
News Article 2 March 2005
Councils spend £100 a minute cleaning up fly-tipping, according to new figures.
Finance & Leasing Association
Government Affairs Website
Audible Motor Vehicle Alarms Bill (Failed Bill 2004/05 Session)
Legislation 10 February 2005
A presentation Bill introduced by Norman Baker (Lib Dem, Lewes) to establish requirements about the noise levels of, and the duration of noise emitted by, audible alarms within motor vehicles; to make provision about tests on motor vehicles in that connection; and for connected purposes.
PM calls for US focus on climate change
Press Review 27 January 2005
Tony Blair last night attempted to use a keynote speech on climate change to persuade the Bush administration of the growing need to tackle environmental pollution.
Blair's greenhouse gas policy derided
Press Review 19 January 2005
Opposition MPs have criticised the government's "scandalous" attempt to block an EU-wide target to cut greenhouse gas emissions.
New push on local recycling
Press Review 19 January 2005
Civil servants are to be sent in to advise councils with poor recycling records, under new government plans.
Chief scientist slams American lobbyists
Press Review 17 January 2005
The government's chief scientific adviser has told the Independent that he is being aggressively targeted by American lobbyists trying to discredit his view that man-made pollution is behind global warming.
