Environmentalists unite to condemn moves by George Osborne to help 'dying industry with no long-term prospects'
A £3bn tax break from the chancellor to help BP and others drill new deep wells in pristine waters off the north of Scotland was condemned as "absolutely shocking" by green campaigners.
They argued it was wrong to encourage operations in such a fragile environment after the BP blowout in the Gulf of Mexico two years ago – but oil chiefs hailed this and other fiscal changes as a "turning point" that would trigger £40bn of investment.
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As cuts in the Public Sector populate the media, Vicky Kenrick at International Sustainability Recruitment Consultancy, Allen & York, explores how these cutbacks have highlighted the value of Environmental professionals with Health and Safety experience and skills. In addition, Allen & York discuss the impact of the cuts to The Environment Agency and Natural England, as Defra recently find their budget cut by 30% compared to government average of 19%.
The UK is failing to attract the necessary level of investment to build a low-carbon infrastructure, business lobby group the CBI warned today.
