Plastic recycling firms accused of abusing market
The Environment Agency is probing claims exporters are abusing the recycled plastics market. Read full original article »
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Diesel and petrol ban should come much faster, say MPs
The government’s 2040 deadline for shifting to electric-powered cars criticised as ‘unambitious’. Read full original article »
Ban petrol and diesel car sales by 2032, urge MPs
A ban on sales of new petrol and diesel cars and vans should be brought forward by eight years to 2032 to encourage the take-up of electric vehicles , MPs have said. Read full…
North East artist has turned animal paintings into global, multimillion-pound business
Alex Clark started out painting pet portaits and now sells her artwork as far afield as Australia and Canada Read full original article »
Boat parties and a month off in December: Gateshead firm named one of UK’s best
Northern Gas and Power sends its luckiest staff members to a holiday in Magaluf Read full original article »
Brexit transition period could be extended by ‘a matter of months’
Theresa May has suggested that the transition period after Brexit could be extended by “a matter of months”. Preparing for… The post Brexit transition period could be extended by ‘a matter of months’ appeared…
Shell boss hopes Saudi tensions will not hit supply
The head of oil giant Royal Dutch Shell has warned that the crisis over the disappearance of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi should not be allowed to shake the security of energy supply. Read full…
State-of-the-art plant will unlock opportunities for the future
Teesside politicians were given a whistle-stop tour of cutting edge kit for £10m metals project Read full original article »
Name checks to begin on bank payments
A recipient’s name will be as critical as the account number and sort code when transferring money from July. Read full original article »
What employers need to know following the ‘gay cake’ ruling
It is the case which has captivated the nation almost as much as the Great British Bake-Off. Tom Long looks… The post What employers need to know following the ‘gay cake’ ruling appeared first…