Clinical waste management: government disputes incineration claims
UK junior health minister Steve Barclay refuted claims yesterday that clinical waste management services did not have the incineration capacity to serve NHS trusts. In...
Harassment in parliament unsettlingly common, report finds
A study published this week found acts of violence against women and sexual harassment in parliament were widespread across Europe. The study, conducted by the...
Eurobarometer shows renewed public support for EU
The Eurobarometer, a survey of public opinion throughout the EU, has revealed a marked increase in public support for EU membership. The Eurobarometer survey, conducted...
Smart grid cybersecurity event addresses industry issues
An event held in Brussels yesterday covering smart grid cybersecurity discussed ways to keep energy transition safe and secure for users and providers. At the...
Hydrogenics to supply large-scale electrolyser to German firm
Canadian firm Hydrogenics has announced a new contract with German compressor manufacturer Maximator. Hydrogenics, which designs, manufactures, builds and installs hydrogen generation systems, fuel cells...
Fishing quotas approved by Agriculture and Fisheries Council
The EU Agriculture and Fisheries Council has reached an agreement for fishing quotas in the Baltic Sea in 2019, in the face of criticism from...
Hungary outlaws homelessness
Sleeping rough in public areas has become an offence in Hungary. The constitutional amendment, brought in by Viktor Orban’s government, prohibits “habitual residence in a...
Highways England pioneers smart highway technology
Highways England has announced new road technologies which will improve Britain’s busiest routes. The project, overseen by Highways England and implemented by Costain, will see...
Fuel labels to display environmental impact
The EU has introduced a new range of fuel labels for petrol and diesel pumps. The new fuel labels, which will cover petrol, diesel, hydrogen,...
May declares unspecified progress
UK Prime Minister Theresa May has announced progress has been made on Brexit negotiations. Speaking to a chorus of jeers from the House of Commons...
