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Accurate breath alcohol testing for reduced drink driving limits

The proposed reductions to drink driving limits in Northern Ireland could mean that drivers will be tested at 50mg per 100ml of blood instead of the current 80mg.  An additional proposal to reduce limits for professional drivers and young drivers could mean a further reduction to 20mg.  Whatever the limit, the Draeger Alcotest 6810 breath alcohol measuring instrument is simple, quick and easy to use and will show an accurate, clear result that can be both recorded and printed in situ.

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£20m Urban Development Fund open for business

East Midlands Development Agency (emda) has today announced a new £20m Fund to support the development of premises focused on innovation and growth.  This will provide much needed investment for schemes – which have been hit hard by the recession and the lack of available finance – that will enhance the region’s offer in terms of innovation, science and technology facilities.

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Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI)

Following of the government’s announcements on the Renewable Heat Incentive, and our online question and answer session (to read the debate, visit http://ow.ly/14aLF), the team at Regen SW has scoured the reports and pulled out the key points for you (below).
 
There are still some unanswered questions, and even more that we expect to come out of our consultation event on 16 March (to sign up, visit http://ow.ly/14aTI), but the points below should give you a good overview of the key elements.

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Wales gains powers to make its own laws on enviromental issues

Wales was yesterday ( Wednesday 10 February) granted new powers to make its own laws on environmental issues when the Environment Legislative Competence Order (LCO)  was made by Her Majesty the Queen in Privy Council. 

 The LCO, which had already been approved by the National Assembly of Wales and  both Houses of Parliament means that the National Assembly now has the power to pass laws in the areas of waste, pollution and nuisances. Such laws are known as  Assembly  Measures.

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Chalcroft construction offers visitors food for thought

Frozen and chilled food sector specialist Chalcroft Construction, based in Pershore will be showcasing its work at FoodEx 2010 exhibition in March.

 Representatives from Chalcroft will be on hand at the show, taking place at the NEC in Birmingham, to discuss how its services could be of benefit to food producers and distributors wanting to either refurbish their premises or construct new facilities.

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