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Government to relax planning legislation to make it easier to construct large batteries to store renewable energy from solar and wind farms across the UK.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Letter from the Environment Secretary to the Natural Infrastructure Commission about the government’s policies on future flood and coastal erosion risk.
Appointments made to England's National Park Authorities and Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Conservation Boards
336,000 properties in England better protected from flooding by 2027 with record £5.2 billion investment
Statement by Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon at the UN High Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development Green Climate Fund side-event: COVID-19 and Climate Finance
The National Drought Group met on Monday 13 July 2020, chaired by EA executive director for environment and business, Harvey Bradshaw.
Rear Admiral Peter Sparkes, the current UK National Hydrographer and Deputy Chief Executive, has been appointed to the position of Acting Chief Executive and Accounting Officer.
The Commission represents farmers, retailers and consumers in the UK, advising Government on trade policies to adopt to secure opportunities for UK farmers
Michael Walker will talk in detail about the process involved in the resolution of technical disputes in the UK official food control system after an introduction by Julian Braybrook
Richard Irvine has been named as the new Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer (DCVO) for the United Kingdom.
Scallop fishing in the North Sea around Dogger Bank will be suspended for four weeks from Sunday 12 July 2020
In June the restart of Sellafield Ltd's 2 major security upgrade projects marked a landmark moment in our post-lockdown activity.
COP26 President Alok Sharma at 'Clean Energy Transitions: Towards a Sustainable Recovery', the International Energy Agency's virtual summit to discuss measures to boost economies, create jobs, reduce global em…
Work is under way to refurbish one of Lincoln’s most important structures as part of a £6m investment in the city’s flood defences.
The Environment Agency has launched its 5 year plan for reaching a greener, healthier future.
Industry leaders meet to ensure joined up approach to tackling transport decarbonisation, alongside launch of public consultation.
Statement by Lord Goldsmith on Building a Clean and Resilient Recovery from COVID-19 in Support of Climate Action and the Sustainable Development Goals
Environment Agency fisheries officers have conducted their yearly restocking on the Great Ouse, releasing 10,100 barbel in a bid to replenish the river.
COP26 President Alok Sharma at the fourth Ministerial on Climate Action (MoCA), co-convened by the EU, China and Canada, which was held virtually.
Key legislation on track to become law in time to kickstart agricultural transition period next year
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