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Yorkshire Water announces hosepipe ban
Yorkshire Water will introduce a hosepipe ban on Friday (11 July), following the declaration of drought across many parts of northern England in June.
Lawsons Announces Christ’s Hospital Bursary
Lawsons are funding an annual scholarship for a pupil to attend Christ’s Hospital School.
New UK pesticide plan addresses amenity sector
The UK and devolved governments have published their long-awaited National Action Plan (NAP) on pesticides, with a focus on the farming and amenity sectors.
P1 Contractors and Johnsons Nurseries Support World’s Largest Passivhaus School with Sustainable Landscaping
P1 Contractors Ltd, one of Scotland’s leading landscape construction specialists, has successfully completed the soft landscaping works at the newly opened Woodmill and St Columba’s RC High School in Dunfermline—the world’s largest certified Passivhaus education building.
Show gardens needn't cost the earth at RHS Flower Show Wentworth Woodhouse 2025
RHS Flower Show Wentworth Woodhouse welcomes an inspiring new show garden entry from acclaimed garden designer and BALI member, Lee Bestall - 'Hazelwood Barn | Reimagined by Bestall & Co’.
New Transparency Rules for Small UK Companies
Sones Accountancy Services reveals the new requirement for profit and loss accounts to be made publicly available.
Leading the Way at Hampton Court
A strong presence from BALI at the RHS Hampton Court Garden Festival 2025, with several Committee and Board Members taking part in the judging panel.
Government publishes timeline for new employment laws
The UK Government has now published an implementation roadmap for the Employment Rights Bill, which is nearing the final stages of its journey through the Houses of Parliament before becoming law.
New fire guidance from the Green Roof Organisation
The BALI-affiliated Green Roof Organisation (GRO) has published a best practice guide for the fire performance of green roofs in the UK.
STIHL launches new battery-powered backpack blowers
Designed for professional use, STIHL has launched the new BRA 500 and BRA 600 battery-operated backpack blowers, with maximum blowing force for clearing large areas.
