Brexit next steps vote: May loses again
UK Prime Minister Theresa May last night lost a symbolic House of Commons vote on her current approach to leaving the EU. With 43 days...
EU Copyright Directive: MEPs reach tentative accord
The European Parliament, Council and Commission have formed a political agreement on the future of EU copyright legislation. The new rules, earlier drafts of which...
European Labour Authority to oversee mobility
The European Parliament, Council and Commission have provisionally approved the establishment of a European Labour Authority to simplify the mobility of workers between Member...
Bosnia and Herzegovina reforms: MEPs express concern
The European Parliament has urged authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) to speed up the progress of their constitutional and political reforms. A new report...
Wind and solar energy to be harvested by flags
In the “most advanced study of its kind”, UK scientists have developed flags which generate electricity using wind and solar power. Researchers at the University...
UK Plastics Packaging Plan urgently needed – report
A new report from a UK think tank has called for “bold national” action from businesses and the government to combat the problem of...
Nature Recovery Network: Wildlife Trusts urge action
UK charity amalgam the Wildlife Trusts is calling on the government to adopt a new measure ensuring housing developers remedy the damage they cause...
Money laundering and terrorist financing: new agreement to boost security
The European Parliament and Council have agreed on a proposal which will improve the ability of law enforcement to access financial information across Member...
EU civil defence capabilities to be strengthened
The European Parliament has agreed to boost the EU’s civil defence mechanisms to enable Member States to respond promptly to natural and manmade disasters. The...
International Safety Awards 2019: winners announced
The British Safety Council has announced the winners of its annual International Safety Awards, celebrating organisations’ dedication to worker safety. Mike Robinson, Chief Executive of...
