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130 projects encompassing 364 threatened species to receive funding of £60 million from Natural England’s Species Recovery Programme
First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government
Half a million-pound financial penalties introduced in latest crackdown on polluting water companies
18,771 new homes in East Anglia, Lincolnshire and the Home Counties closer to being built
New application process for Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier opening environmental schemes to more farmers
Speech by Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds at the Groundswell Festival 2026
The 25-year Farming Roadmap gives English farmers certainty beyond the next harvest for the first time.
A letter from Emma Reynolds, Defra's Environment Secretary of State to Ofwat outlining concerns on proposals to recapitalise Thames Water.
The new approach will spread funding more fairly, target family farms and give farmers greater certainty.
Pubs across the country set to benefit from extensions to licensing hours, special screenings and pavement pints as the country gears up for the World Cup
The formal appointment of Dame Helen comes as Julie Hill steps down as interim Chair
Arrest demonstrates Environment Agency's commitment to delivering its 10 Point Plan to tackle waste crime
Courts to dish 3-9 point penalties to fly-tippers
Waste criminals get prison sentences following major Environment Agency investigation
Following a rigorous process Helen Ghosh has been selected as the preferred candidate to replace Dame Glenys Stacey
An estimated 21,000 tonnes of illegal waste to be removed after being dumped by criminal gangs
Environment Secretary approves additional £1m of government funding to explore the reintroduction of golden eagles, restoring hopes they will return to England
Five species ranging from turtle doves to rare diamond-backed spider will receive a major funding boost
The Environment Agency will take the helm as Lead Environmental Regulator to coordinate streamlined, joined-up advice.
A total £90 million funding for species recovery across England
Agencies from across Greater Manchester joined forces for the region's first waste crime summit, strengthening the collective fight against illegal activity.
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