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New bathing water quality statistics show England's favourite swimming spots have maintained high standards.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Opinion piece from Environment Secretary Michael Gove on plans to consult on a new, independent body for environmental standards.
On Saturday 11 November Environment Minister Thérèse Coffey gave a speech at the UN Climate Change Conference in Bonn, Germany.
Environment Secretary Michael Gove announces plans to consult on a new, independent body for environmental standards
A Cleveland farmer has been fined thousands of pounds following an Environment Agency investigation into waste crime.
Fisheries experts in the north east have released 8,000 young fish into north east rivers and stillwaters.
A flood scheme which will reduce flood risk to more than 140 properties in Much Wenlock, Shropshire, has been officially launched today (10 November 2017).
The 2017 award winners have been announced at the annual NDA Estate Supply Chain Event.
Specialist equipment is being installed at Dungeness A in to dry out radioactive waste, halving its volume and making it ready for long-term storage.
Two UK companies have won a share of a multi-million pound 'container' contract which will be vital to clean-up work at Sellafield.
Environment Agency officers have once again been out in force to crack down on illegal waste crime in the London Borough of Enfield.
Michael Gove says the UK supports further restrictions on the use of neonicotinoids due to their effects on bees and other pollinators.
An arrest has been made in relation to waste offences in Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire including Walesby where the waste caused a major fire last year
Environment Agency's 100-year strategy for flood protection in Swale and Medway Estuary area shared online and at open days for public scrutiny and comment.
In her keynote speech to the Innovate UK Conference in Birmingham today (8th November), Business Minister Claire Perry announced £84 million of funding for artificial intelligence and robotics research and smart energy innov…
New Chamber of Shipping film showcases the United Kingdom Hydrographic Office’s role in supporting HMS Queen Elizabeth and relief efforts after Hurricane Irma
The Environment Minister has announced new arrangements for the Forestry Commission in England.
New technology and kit being put to the test in flood exercise
More than 35 international specialists gathered in Penrith to discuss improving the global nuclear community's response to dealing with damaged facilities.
Water rescue charities in Wales have been awarded almost £70,000 in funding for vital rescue equipment to help keep the UK’s rivers and seas safe.
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