LONDON (Reuters) - Rescue vessels were heading to assist a Russian bulk cargo ship after it ran aground off beaches in southwest England, Britain's coastguard said on Tuesday. The 180 metre (590 ft) long ship, with 18 Russian crew on board and which the British media said was the Kuzma Minin, dragged its anchor in strong winds and grounded between the Swanpool and Gyllyngvase beaches near Falmouth in Cornwall. "There is no cargo on board. She currently has a list of five degrees but there is no report of any pollution," the coastguard said in a statement. "Tugs are on their way to the vessel and a lifeboat is standing by at the scene. The Falmouth Coastguard Rescue Team have cordoned off an area around the ship." The coastguard said the plan was to refloat the ship when the tide rose. (Reporting by Michael Holden; editing by Guy Faulconbridge) … [Read more...] about Russian cargo ship runs aground off southwest England
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Companies in England to pay packaging waste costs under new proposals
LONDON (Reuters) - Companies and factories in England will have a legal obligation to foot the bill for the disposal or recycling of waste packaging they produce under new plans by Britain's environment minister.Prime Minister Theresa May has pledged to eradicate avoidable plastic waste by 2042 as a growing flood of plastic endangers life in the world's oceans.gi "We can move away from being a 'throw-away' society, to one that looks at waste as a valuable resource," Michael Gove, minister for the Department of the Environment, Farming and Rural Affairs (DEFRA), said in a statement on the proposed overhaul to England's waste system."We will cut our reliance on single-use plastics, end confusion over household recycling, tackle the problem of packaging by making polluters pay, and end the economic, environmental and moral scandal that is food waste." Producers of items that are harder to recycle, such as cars and batteries, will have to take more responsibility for what they produce, … [Read more...] about Companies in England to pay packaging waste costs under new proposals
UK banks could be tested for climate change resilience from next year, according to Bank of England governor Mark Carney
UK bank stress tests could include resilience to the impact of climate change from next year, Bank of England governor Mark Carney said. Carney said he was weighing up whether the risks and opportunities of climate change should included in the test, which is known as the exploratory scenario, the Financial Times reported. Banking stress tests explore the potential impact of a hypothetical scenario to ensure they are resilient and have enough capital to withstand shocks. The exploratory scenario test was introduced in 2017 and takes place every two years, with the next one due in 2019. It has no pass mark, unlike the main, annual health check which all lenders passed this year. The first exploratory scenario in 2017 examined the impact of fintech on the banking system. “From the first one we learnt a lot about how the banks managed or didn’t manage these types of issues. And it was quite instructive,” Carney said in an interview with the Financial Times. “And so … [Read more...] about UK banks could be tested for climate change resilience from next year, according to Bank of England governor Mark Carney
Gary Lineker challenged to a TV debate on Brexit by ex-England teammate Peter Shilton
Former England goalkeeper Peter Shilton has challenged former international teammate Gary Lineker to a live TV debate on Brexit. The pair, who played in two World Cups together, clashed on Twitter after self-proclaimed Brexit supporter Shilton posted a tweet praising Leave campaigner Jacob Rees-Mogg."Have been so impressed with @Jacob_Rees_Mogg @Conservatives @itvnews with interviews in the last few days. He really knows what he is talking about and puts it across in a calm and calculated manner!" he wrote. Lineker's posted a tongue-in-cheek response with a frowning face emoji, saying: "What's that old saying? You should never see a tweet from your heroes?" Shilton, who earned a record 125 England caps, replied: "Squad line up lads - live debate?"As well as Lineker, he sent the tweet to BBC Question Time and two of the pair's 1986 World Cup squad teammates, Peter Reid and Chris Waddle. Reid and Waddle had joined the discussion earlier in the week, with Reid revealing that he is a … [Read more...] about Gary Lineker challenged to a TV debate on Brexit by ex-England teammate Peter Shilton
Giles replaces Strauss as England’s new director of cricket
(Reuters) - Former England spinner Ashley Giles has replaced Andrew Strauss as the new Managing Director of England Men’s Cricket, the England and Wales Cricket Board announced on Friday.Giles, who is Sport Director at Warwickshire, will be responsible for building the coaching and management structure to support the England men's cricket teams across all formats.gi Former England captain Strauss stepped down from his position in October to support his wife Ruth in her fight against cancer.Giles played 54 tests for England and later worked as a national selector from 2008-2014."I am delighted to be joining the ECB and shaping the future of England cricket throughout the men's game," the 45-year-old said in a statement."I am very grateful for the opportunity and excited about working with some talented people. The legacy left by Andrew Strauss has put the performance programme in a stable place."It marks a comeback to the ECB set-up for Giles, after he was sacked as England's … [Read more...] about Giles replaces Strauss as England’s new director of cricket