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Organisations call for nature to become a ‘legal right’ under Levelling Up agenda

Organisations call for nature to become a ‘legal right’ under Levelling Up agenda

More than 60 organisations have launched a new campaign calling for a "legal right" to be able to access nature to form a key part of the Government's ongoing Levelling Up reforms.

Government proposes UK-wide digital tracking system to cut down on waste crime

UK to enforce mandatory TCFD reporting from April 2022

UK Government publishes statement to tackle modern slavery across its supply chain

Gloucestershire police force adds 75 EVs to its fleet

UK fashion retailers and law enforcement agencies to partner on tackling modern slavery

Some of the UK's largest fashion retailers, including John Lewis and Marks & Spencer (M&S), have committed to work with law enforcement bodies to help identify and act on cases of modern slavery in the textiles industry.

UK plastics recycling industry under investigation for fraud and corruption

The plastics recycling industry is facing an investigation into suspected widespread abuse and fraud within the export system amid warnings the world is about to close the door on UK packaging waste, the Guardian has learned.

UK Government to invest £26m in tackling modern slavery in Asia

The Government has announced that it will invest £26m into a string of initiatives aimed at combatting modern slavery and child labour across six Asian countries.

UK agrees new principles to combat supply chain modern slavery

The UK Government has spearheaded a collaborative new set of principles aimed at helping nations tackle modern slavery in global supply chains, which is believed to impact more than 45 million people.

Amey to work with prison to recycle more than 130,000 televisions annually

Waste management firm Amey has formed a partnership with HMP Dovegate in a bid to recycle more than 130,000 televisions each year while reducing reoffending rates.

Report: UK product imports fuelling modern slavery at home and abroad

The UK purchased almost £14bn worth of products that were produced through forced labour last year, while 136,000 people living in modern slavery are now located in the UK, according to a new report.

US withdraws from anti-corruption fossil fuel transparency initiative

The US has taken further steps to strengthen fossil fuel businesses, by withdrawing from an international initiative that monitors transparency and corruption in the revenues from mineral extraction and the oil and gas sector.

The Salvation Army: Labour exploitation in England and Wales on the rise

More than 600 people required support from The Salvation Army for labour exploitation in 2016, as a new report from the organisation reveals that there has been a more than 300% increase in modern slavery victim referrals over the last six years.

Why the retail industry wants stronger laws to tackle modern slavery

Illegal wildlife trade: if we don’t act today, endangered animals won’t be here tomorrow

Environment Agency calls for collaborative crackdown on waste crime

The Environmental Services Association (ESA), and the Environment Agency (EA) have agreed to a new public-private collaborative approach to target illegal waste sites and improve the technical competence of the waste sector.

Report: England loses £600m a year on waste crime

England is losing out on £604m a year due to the damage caused by illegal waste operators on the legitimate waste industry, new research has found.

What has the Modern Slavery Act done to improve supply chains?

Deciphering a menu of energy efficiency opportunities

Cluedo or Clueless? Company approaches to modern slavery statements
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