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Building 1.5 Million Homes Without Environmental Harm: The Environmental Audit Committee Verdict
The Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) recently explored the feasibility of meeting the UK Government's ambitious target to build 1.5 million homes in the next five years without causing environmental harm
National Academy for social prescribing issues call for social prescribing fund
The National Academy for Social Prescribing (NASP) has recently published a report advocating for a £1 billion, ten-year national fund to support social prescribing initiatives across England
Defra's New Legislation Enhances Tree Import Inspections
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has introduced legislation to exempt certain large commodities from standard Border Control Post (BCP) inspections, allowing them to be unloaded and inspected in designated outside areas.
Built Environment Committee update: What you need to know
The Government recently unveiled a revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) aimed at addressing the nation's acute housing crisis.
Decarbonising Non-Road Mobile Machinery: What it Means for the Landscaping Industry
The UK government has published a detailed summary of responses to its call for evidence on decarbonising non-road mobile machinery (NRMM), which includes the essential tools and equipment that power the professional landscaping industry. This encompasses everything from mowers and loaders to excavators and compactors—machinery critical to delivering high-quality projects efficiently and sustainably.
UK’s Biosecurity Measures Under Scrutiny: EFRA Committee Launches Inquiry into Animal and Plant Imports
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Select Committee has launched a new inquiry into the UK's biosecurity measures for animal and plant imports, focusing on the effectiveness of existing controls and their impact on international trade.
How to Set Yourself Apart as Leaders in the Landscaping Industry
5 ways you can set yourself apart in this competitive market
New Environmental Horticulture Group (EHG) reports set out sector delivery plan and key new data
Two landmark reports released today by the Environmental Horticulture Group (EHG) and Oxford Economics reveal that the environmental horticulture industry has the potential to support GDP contributions worth £51.2 billion and create 763,000 jobs across the UK economy by 2030, representing a 45% growth opportunity with adequate government support
Horticultural professions unite for Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Charter
This summer marked the second phase of renewed efforts by the EDI Charter group.
Labour's House Building and Planning Vision unveiled by Angela Rayner
The measures aim to address the pressing need for affordable housing and to invigorate economic growth through increased construction.
