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Government announces plan that will unblock housebuilding to deliver homes for local communities while protecting the environment.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
The Environment Agency has issued a permit variation to Rathlin Energy (UK) Limited to drill additional oil and gas wells and carry out commercial production at West Newton A well site in East Riding of Yorkshire.
A new flood information centre has opened in Hebden Bridge, to help keep the community updated with progress to reduce the risk of flooding in the town.
A green start-up has developed a process to recycle body armour fibres, which could reduce emissions and save money.
Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) 2023 will accept applications from 18 September.
Twelve new projects receive £16 million to restore thousands of hectares of peatlands across England.
The Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS), administered by Marine Management Organisation (MMO) on behalf of Defra, delivers investments to safeguard the long-term sustainability, resilience and prosperity of the seafood secto…
The Environment Agency reached a milestone in the improvement of the £1.45m Bude flood alleviation scheme this week with work started to prepare for the construction.
During the Global Environment Facility assembly in Canada, the UK announced it would stand among the first countries to contribute to the newly launched Global Biodiversity Framework Fund.
A rescued population of endangered white clawed crayfish that were in danger of being wiped out have been moved to a safe haven where they can thrive and breed.
A pond in Barnsley has become the latest site to test a new approach to tackle one of the country’s most prolific and damaging invasive aquatic plants.
A project to reduce the amount of metal waste from former lead mines near Garrigill in Cumbria from polluting Garrigill Burn is complete.
The UKHO's Annual Report and Accounts for 2022 to 2023 is available to view and download
Performance and other updates following the publication of our latest official monthly statistics.
Ministerial direction to local authorities about fuel switching in England under gas demand-side response.
Appointments have been made to England's National Park Authorities and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty Conservation Boards.
The flood warning service in Leicestershire and Derby has been extended to ensure more people than ever are warned about an imminent risk of flooding.
The UK government has today (24 August) begun its first Clean Energy Trade Mission to Australia.
Ministerial direction to the Environment Agency about fuel switching in England under gas demand side response.
UKAEA has made two senior appointments to its Materials Research Facility, developing materials for future fusion powerplants
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