UK port infrastructure investment should mimic EU mechanisms – BPA
The British Ports Association (BPA) has called for the UK’s upcoming Comprehensive Spending Review to consider greater investment in transport and infrastructure. In a letter...
Non-personal data flow restrictions lifted in EU
The European Commission has lifted geographic restrictions on the free flow of non-personal data between EU Member States. The new Regulation permitting unrestricted non-personal data...
Clean energy innovation fund to invest in new initiatives
The European Commission has partnered with other bodies to establish a €100m investment fund for clean energy innovation projects. The Commission, along with the European...
EU Settlement Scheme: UK’s ‘unsettled status’ affecting EU migration
Post-referendum Britain has become vastly unattractive to EU nationals, culminating in declining levels of EU migration to the UK, immigration specialist Anne Morris explains. While...
Progress on Dieselgate scandal stalls as 75% of affected cars not recalled
Only one in four of the highly polluting cars caught in the 2015 Dieselgate emissions scandal has been recalled, new data has shown. The data,...
Satellites monitoring CO2 emissions to launch in 2025
The European Space Agency (ESA) has announced its plans to launch a fleet of satellites which will monitor carbon emissions around the world. The three...
Trade defence policy audit to examine Commission decisions
The European Court of Auditors will conduct an audit into the European Commission’s enforcement of EU trade defence policy. The EU maintains an open, rules-based...
Social enterprises in Scotland to benefit from government support
The Scottish government has pledged an additional £5 million (€5.66 million) in funding to its free advice service for social enterprises. The flagship service provides...
Barcelona public transport to become greener with EIB investment
The European Investment Bank (EIB) will finance the modernisation of Barcelona’s bus system, with a focus on hybrid and electric vehicles. The EIB has signed...
Green Maritime Methanol project chooses ships for fuel trial
Green Maritime Methanol, a consortium of Dutch shipping providers and professional bodies, has selected nine ships to participate in its research on methanol as...
