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Find out more about the latest environmental news and green business news in London and the South East including investments, SME funding and regulations to green technology and resources.

UK braced for snow chaos as gritter trucks clock up a million miles

A huge snow storm is set to cause widespread disruption across the UK this weekend as an Atlantic weather system moves in from the west.

London slow to become the 'electric car capital of Europe'

Boris Johnson's plan to make London the electric car capital of Europe is making "slow" progress, with a promise to put thousands of the cars on the city's roads likely to take centuries to achieve at current rates, according to a report published on Wednesday.

More than 30 places bid to host Green Investment Bank

More than 30 locations across the UK have put bids in to host the £3 billion Green Investment Bank (GIB) – a third more than the Government was anticipating.

Met Office increases snow alert with forecast warning of worse to come

The UK Met Office has issued an amber Severe Weather Warning today as it forecasts a week-long polar blast of sub-zero temperatures.

Greentomatocars adds Renault Fluence all-electric car to fleet

Low carbon London car hire company, Greentomatocars, is going greener with the addition of the first fully electric vehicles (EV) to its fleet.

Environmental groups condemn plans to consult on Thames Estuary Airport

Plans by the Government to hold a formal consultation on a new airport in the Thames Estuary have been condemned by environmental groups, who have said they will completely discredit the Coalition’s claims of being the "greenest Government ever".

Help for SMEs looking to exploit £500 billion green retrofit market

A series of new guides have launched offering practical help to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) seeking business opportunities in the emerging green retrofit market.

Met Office warns of further storms and snow

The UK Met Office has issued severe weather warnings across many parts of the UK for the next two days, including gale forces winds and sleet and snow in some parts.

London looks to tackle and reduce its mountain of food waste

London Mayor Boris Johnson has urged businesses and the public to sign up to a pledge to reduce the mountains of food needlessly thrown away and sent to landfill.

Smart grid technology set to power Isle of Wight energy needs

The Isle of Wight is to become a test-bed for smart grid technology through a new partnership that brings together some of the leading players in the market.

London restaurants get behind doggy bag campaign in order to reduce food wastage

Dozens of London restaurants are taking part in a new campaign being launched today, which urges restaurant goers to ask for a doggy bag at the end of their meal.

Marks and Spencer fined £1m for asbestos breaches at two of its stores

Marks and Spencer (M&S) has been fined £1 million for asbestos breaches at two of its stores.

Environmentally sensitive ‘tree house’ project at luxury hotel gets go-ahead

A luxury hotel on the edge of the New Forest has been granted planning permission for a set of 'tree house suites’ to be located deep in woodland on the hotel’s 130-acre grounds, despite the environmentally sensitive nature of the project.

Kent looks to green business for growth

Kent has set its stall out to become a leading UK hub for green business and jobs.

Coastal Communities Fund to support green business

Low carbon businesses in Britain’s coastal communities are set to benefit from a new multi-million pound Treasury fund.


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