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Firms offered energy bill payback

Companies which use a lot of electricity in their day-to-day operations are being encouraged to claim money from public funds to compensate them for their costs.

‘Solid start’ for Green Deal scheme

The first month of the Government's Green Deal scheme saw assessors run the rule over 1,803 homes to see how they could be made more energy efficient, official figures show.

B P Collins is bursting with Pride

B P Collins is proud to be an inaugural sponsor of the first Pride of Bucks awards, designed to honour the individuals, community groups and businesses which make the county such a great place to live.

Warning over offshore wind contract terms

A committee of MPs has issued a warning about the rules surrounding offshore energy transmission contracts

Sparkling praise as B P Collins moves up the legal rankings

Thames Valley law firm B P Collins LLP is celebrating after four of its lawyers were singled out for special praise in the new 2013 edition of legal “bible” Chambers UK*.

Yarrow stars in The Training Contract & Pupillage Handbook 2013

Diane Yarrow, partner in our corporate and commercial practice group spoke with The Training Contract & Pupillage Handbook recently on her experiences of getting into the law. She shares her story here...

Top tier accolades for B P Collins

B P Collins has achieved top tier ranking for its Employment and Private Client teams in the annual Legal 500 league tables

Views sought on wind farm benefits

A new Government consultation could force wind farm developers to offer a greater range of benefits to local residents

Landlords gear up for Green Deal rules

Landlords have welcomed new energy efficiency measures set to be made available in October, with polls indicating that the majority of property owners intend to take advantage of the new initiatives. Some 63% of participants...

Top firms told to report pollution

Britain’s most successful firms will be forced to declare their carbon dioxide emissions from the start of the upcoming financial year, the Government has announced

CBI urges environmental tax review

The Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has urged the Government to carry out an independent review of its environmental tax system.

Landlords ‘lack energy efficiency awareness’

Despite their legal obligations, more than half of UK landlords are currently unaware of the Government's flagship energy efficiency scheme, according to new research.

Ministers warned over environment cuts

Ministers must not get rid of important health and countryside protections as part of their efforts to cut environmental red tape for businesses in the UK. That is according to the Environmental Audit Committee (EAC),...

Councils offered air pollution grants

A grant programme to help support local authorities in their efforts to tackle air pollution has been announced. The Government's Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) declared the launch of its 2012/13 air...

Imports ‘distort UK’s emissions progress’

A report by the Energy and Climate Change Committee has warned that while, according to official Government figures, the carbon dioxide emissions generated domestically fell by 19% between 1990 and 2008, other research conducted by...

Campaigners plan HS2 court action

A campaign group has confirmed that it is seeking two judicial reviews in an attempt to prevent the Government's high-speed rail project from materialising. The HS2 Action Alliance (HS2AA) hopes the legal action will stop...

Cameron defends wind farm subsidies

The Prime Minister has rejected calls from his own MPs to scrap subsidies for on-shore wind farms

Green scheme now open

Businesses are now applying under the new Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme

Solar cuts ‘could kill off FIT scheme’

Cutting subsidies for people installing solar panels at their homes is damaging the renewables industry, MPs on two influential select committees have said. The Government's moves are also undermining the confidence of firms wishing to...

Solar power cuts spark legal threats

An environmental group has threatened the UK Government with legal action as a result of ministers' latest solar power subsidy plans. According to Friends of the Earth, the coalition decided to unveil proposals to halve...

Recycling charter ‘brings relief for small businesses’

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has unveiled a new recycling charter for small businesses.

Strong showing for B P Collins in Legal 500

The latest Legal 500 league tables underline the depth of expertise at B P Collins, with top level plaudits for its lawyers across both the commercial and private client arenas. The increasing strength of its...

St Regis Paper pays £500,000 for environmental breaches

One of the UK's biggest paper recycling firms has been prosecuted for a number of regulatory breaches, including deceiving the Environment Agency.

Renewables offer businesses ‘huge opportunities’

British businesses can benefit from the renewables growth, Climate Change Minister Greg Barker has said.

Deadline on CRC scheme amendments looms

Friday 17 December is the deadline for a consultation on amendments to the Carbon Reduction Commitment scheme.

Companies reminded of new laws on chemical substances

New European laws on the classification, labelling, packaging and notification of chemical substances have taken effect.

Renewable Heat Incentive set for 2011 roll-out

The government's Renewable Heat Incentive is predicted to revolutionise the industry.

Packaging fine issued to London restaurant firm

London-based Gioma UK Ltd has been served with a fine for failing to comply with the Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging Waste) Regulations.

Recognition across the board for legal team: Chambers UK 2011

The expertise of lawyers in both commercial and private client work at Buckinghamshire law firm B P Collins has been recognised

Illegal waste operation results in court action

An illegal waste operation in Surrey has been uncovered by the Environment Agency, leading to fines for those involved.

2010 Landfill Directive target ‘to be met’

The government expects to meet its 2010 Landfill Directive target.

Top honours as B P Collins impresses the Legal 500

B P Collins' legal teams have made an impressive charge up the rankings of the annual Legal 500 league tables.