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  • Climate adaptation reporting: plans for the fifth round

    Seeking views on our proposed approach to the fifth round of reporting under the Adaptation Reporting Power.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • Raising product standards for household tumble dryers

    We're seeking views on proposals for updated ecodesign and energy labelling requirements for household tumble dryers.

    • From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
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    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • Scheme design for bill discounts for new transmission network infrastructure

    We're seeking views on scheme design for a bill discount scheme to directly benefit people living close to new and significantly upgraded electricity transmission infrastructure.

    • From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
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    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • Report on the Joint Fisheries Statement

    This is the first statutory report on the Joint Fisheries Statement (JFS), covering the period November 2022 to November 2025.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and 3 others
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    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • Reservoir safety reform programme

    Work of the Environment Agency to carry out the reservoir safety reform programme.

    • From: Environment Agency
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  • Expanding the role of the private sector in nature recovery

    We're seeking evidence and insights on how to support and incentivise private sector investment in nature recovery.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • UK Emissions Trading Scheme: Treatment of sustainable aviation fuel

    The UK ETS Authority is seeking views on options for the future treatment of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) in the UK ETS.

    • From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
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    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • ICES area 7d and 7e king scallop dredge fishery closure 2026 & 2027 

    2026 and 2027 consultation .

    • From: Marine Management Organisation
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  • Improving protection for huntable wild birds

    Seeking views on proposed legislative changes to better protect certain species of wild birds in the UK.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • Energy digitalisation framework: a vision for a coordinated and connected energy system

    Delivering the digitalisation of the energy system in a coordinated and connected way.

    • From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and 1 others
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    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • Programme of flood and coastal erosion risk management (FCERM) schemes

    The Environment Agency manages government investment to reduce flood risk and coastal erosion in England.

    • From: Environment Agency
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  • Waste Crime Action Plan

    Our next steps to tackle serious waste crime in England.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • Amendments to the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) Regulation 2026

    Seeking views on proposed changes to the POPs Regulation, including drafted legislation to prohibit 5 new POPs.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • Land use in England

    Seeking views on our vision for land use in England and how to deliver it. This consultation will inform the development of a land use framework.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • Permitted development rights for onshore wind turbines in England

    We're seeking views on existing and proposed permitted development rights for wind turbines.

    • From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
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    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • April 2026 Catch Limit Review

    April 2026 Catch Limit Review

    • From: Marine Management Organisation
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  • UK fusion strategy 2026

    A strategy to accelerate growth of the fusion industry, grow supply chains and skills, and position the UK as a global leader in commercial fusion.

    • From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
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    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • Building our nuclear nation: government response to the Nuclear Regulatory Review 2025

    UK to reform nuclear regulation: streamline approvals, cut delays, boost innovation, and ensure proportionate, efficient delivery.

    • From: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
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    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • Strategic Policy Statement for Natural England

    The government’s expectations for how Natural England supports nature recovery, sustainable growth and effective environmental regulation.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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  • Strategic Policy Statement for the Environment Agency

    The government’s expectations for how the Environment Agency supports environmental protection, growth, water reform and national resilience.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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