News and communications

National Drought Group confirms water resources are healthy in first meeting this year

• Updated: 18 April 2024

Published communications issued to stakeholders relating to regulation of environmental and decommissioning activity for UK offshore oil and gas operations.

• Updated: 18 April 2024

Former Hydrographer of the Nigerian Navy recognised for services to international hydrography in latest edition of the annual honour.

• Updated: 18 April 2024

Fines and costs dwarf licence price as anglers caught in Southampton, Bermondsey and West Drayton

• Updated: 18 April 2024

Today, 17 April 2024, the Sheringham and Dudgeon Extension Projects application has been granted development consent by the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero.

• Updated: 17 April 2024

The Environment Secretary has appointed two Non-Executive Directors to the Environment Agency

• Updated: 17 April 2024

NDA announces appointment of Lawrie Haynes CBE as Interim Chair of subsidiary, Sellafield Ltd.

• Updated: 17 April 2024

The company faces a series of alleged offences across Cornwall and in Plymouth for a six year period between 2015 and 2021.

• Updated: 17 April 2024

Find out about the Flood Forecasting Centre’s new service available from 14 May 2024.

• Updated: 16 April 2024

Three men from Leicestershire and one from Nottingham have pleaded guilty to fishing without a licence.

• Updated: 16 April 2024

Future Winemakers’ Scheme will help domestic wine sector to continue its success

• Updated: 16 April 2024

Vanessa Blake, UK Hydrographic Office’s Chief Customer Officer, to succeed outgoing Chief Executive Peter Sparkes

• Updated: 15 April 2024

VICH consultation until 15 August 2024 on guidelines relating to the technical requirements for demonstrating pharmaceutical development of veterinary medicinal products.

• Updated: 15 April 2024

A licence to fish for the day would have cost the angler £7.10. His fine for not getting one? £220!

• Updated: 12 April 2024

Four people have been arrested in connection with an investigation into waste offences, fraud and money laundering after raids at three homes in Yorkshire.

• Updated: 12 April 2024

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero announces new Nuclear Decommissioning Authority Chair.

• Updated: 12 April 2024

River Wye Action Plan launched to preserve the long-term health of the river

• Updated: 12 April 2024

Fund will support farmers who suffered uninsurable damage to their land due to flooding earlier this year with grants of between £500 and £25,000

• Updated: 11 April 2024

Richmond perfume firm in fees fault – but Surrey wildlife the winner.

• Updated: 11 April 2024

The UK’s commitment to international collaboration in the Arctic will be the focus for Americas Minister David Rutley on his first visit to Alaska

• Updated: 11 April 2024