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UK Accelerates EV Charger Installations, UK Commits Billions to Clean Lakes, Pharmacy Crisis Demands Action, UK Could Save Billion with Employment, and more...

Mar 10, 2025
The UK is ramping up EV charger installations thanks to a new deregulation plan. A massive £104 billion commitment aims to clean up Lake Windermere and end sewage pollution by 2030. On the healthcare front, the pharmacy crisis reveals regulations stalling access to vital medications. Meanwhile, a report highlights that keeping ill workers employed could save the UK a billion pounds, as the economy feels the pinch from rising work-related illnesses and the need for stronger employment rights.
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  • The UK government is accelerating EV charger installations by simplifying regulations to boost the number of charging points significantly by 2030.
  • A £104 billion commitment to clean Lake Windermere aims to end sewage pollution and enhance water infrastructure and visitor appeal.

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Enhancing Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure

The UK government is reforming the process for installing electric vehicle charging points, aiming to significantly increase their availability by 2030. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander announced legislation to simplify the installation process by replacing complex streetworks licenses with simpler permits, thus reducing costs and approval times for charge point operators. Applications will be submitted directly to the Department of Transport, bypassing local councils, and permits will be expedited, with most approved within two to five days. This initiative is part of a broader goal to install 300,000 charging points by 2030, amidst a growing concern about current numbers, particularly outside London.

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