We use some essential cookies to make this website work.
We’d like to set additional cookies to understand how you use GOV.UK, remember your settings and improve government services.
We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services.
You have accepted additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
You have rejected additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
Departments, agencies and public bodies
News stories, speeches, letters and notices
Detailed guidance, regulations and rules
Reports, analysis and official statistics
Consultations and strategy
Data, Freedom of Information releases and corporate reports
We're seeking evidence and insights on how to support and incentivise private sector investment in nature recovery.
This plan sets out the priorities of the 4 UK governments for the sustainable management of pests, weeds and diseases. It seeks to minimise the risks and impacts of pesticide use on the environment and human health, while su…
We're seeking views on options for regulating third-party intermediaries (TPIs) in the energy retail market to protect consumers and businesses.
We are seeking views on strengthening the role and powers of the Energy Ombudsman in the retail energy market.
We're seeking views on new energy supplier obligations to drive non-domestic smart meter uptake post-2025 and protect consumers in the transition to smart-contingent contracts.
We want your views on our proposals to change standard rules permits to reflect the new decarbonisation readiness requirements.
Introduction of subcategories within the plastic packaging categories as specified under Regulation 7(11) of the Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging and Packaging Waste) Regulations 2024.
We’re asking for views on strengthening the Environment Agency’s penalties against offences committed by water companies.
We are seeking views on improving the implementation of biodiversity net gain (BNG) for minor, medium and brownfield development.
We are seeking views on the implementation of biodiversity net gain (BNG) for nationally significant infrastructure projects (NSIPs).
Explores England’s long term water needs, setting out the scale of action needed to ensure resilient supplies and an improved water environment.
Government response to the Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) January 2025 report on progress in improving England’s natural environment from April 2023 to March 2024.
Additional food waste collection grant determination and funding allocations.
November 2025 Catch Limit Review
We want your views on our proposed updates to guidance on the regulation of solid radioactive waste disposal facilities
The government's response to the Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) review of Local Nature Recovery Strategies and their role in contributing to nature recovery commitments in England.
How government, water companies and the Environment Agency make sure there is enough water for future needs of both people and the environment.
We're seeking views on decommissioning offshore installations: the methodology for considering derogations under OSPAR Decision 98/3, and associated policy changes.
We are consulting on flood and coastal erosion funding rules and are calling for evidence on alternative sources of funding and devolution opportunities.
Seeking views on how the Marine Recovery Fund (MRF) will function. We will use the responses to this consultation to finalise the design of the MRF.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
To help us improve GOV.UK, we’d like to know more about your visit today. Please fill in this survey (opens in a new tab and requires JavaScript).