Naturalist and TV presenter Chris Packham has announced a legal challenge to changes to net-zero policy commitments that have been announced in the last month by the UK prime minister Rishi Sunak. bbc.co.uk/news/uk-670084…

The European Union has “formally initiated” a one-year anti-subsidy investigation into electric vehicles manufactured in China, which could result in “provisional measures such as countervailing duties imposed in the next nine months”. bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

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In a speech at the Scottish Labour conference, opposition Labour leader Sir Keir Stamer has “attempted to calm fears from the North Sea oil and gas industry” over the party's oil and gas policy. pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/politics/sc…

A new satellite called MethaneSAT was launched in California yesterday to track methane emissions from the oil and gas industry. reuters.com/technology/goo…

Jeremy Hunt is expected to freeze fuel duty for another year in his budget announcement tomorrow. The 5p cut in petrol and diesel prices, which was announced by Rishi Sunak in 2022, is due to expire this month. buff.ly/49F5bwS

Explore the benefits of Group Company Mutuals in our latest blog. From capital efficiency to ownership and control, learn how this approach offers unparalleled advantages and could be the key to unlocking your business's full potential. prospectlaw.co.uk/news/article/w…

The European Union is set to call for the fossil fuel industry to help pay for fighting climate change in poorer countries under a United Nations target, a draft document shows, as nations prepare for talks this year on a global finance goal. buff.ly/3wIJEVB

At least nine outlets have published interviews with John Kerry, the outbound US climate envoy, who will leave office on Wednesday. ft.com/content/28e8d0…

Are you up to date on the latest nuclear regulatory changes? Our legal newsletter covers it all – from nuclear regulatory changes to groundbreaking maritime developments and the future of nuclear fusions, we've got you covered. linkedin.com/pulse/legal-up…

Labour’s Ambitious Plan for Co-operatives and Mutuals 🌍 Labour's 2024 manifesto reveals a bold plan to double the size of the UK’s co-operative and mutuals sector. buff.ly/4ch9tft

In 2023 alone, water companies reported over 465,000 untreated (raw) sewage spills. The duration of these spills accumulated to a combined total of 3.6 million hours, averaging 9,863 hours daily. prospectlaw.co.uk/news/article/e…

Grenfell, Flixborough, Fukushima: What Do These Tragedies Have in Common? Each of these disasters stemmed from business design decisions where initial objectives - be it cost, time, or aesthetics - were prioritised over safety. prospectlaw.co.uk/news/article/g…

Grenfell, Flixborough, Fukushima: What Do These Tragedies Have in Common? Each of these disasters stemmed from business design decisions where initial objectives - be it cost, time, or aesthetics - were prioritised over safety. prospectlaw.co.uk/news/article/g…

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The UK government has announced significant nuclear regulatory and planning reforms aimed at accelerating the development of nuclear power in England and Wales. These developments signal a clear intention to streamline regulations and accelerate... prospectlaw.co.uk/news/article/n…

The 2022 Amendments to the Maritime Labour Convention 2006 came into force on 23/12/24. Shipowners and maritime industry stakeholders must understand what these changes mean and what actions they need to take to ensure compliance. prospectlaw.co.uk/news/article/t…

From plastic and outdated electronics to kitchen waste, construction debris, and radioactive isotopes, the disposal of unwanted materials is a persistent challenge that generates considerable public debate and political noise. prospectlaw.co.uk/news/article/w…