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Environment Secretary speech on food security, resilience and standards

Environment Secretary speech on food security, resilience and standards

Thursday, 12 February 2026

Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds' speech on Food Security, Resilience & Standards: UK Agricultural Strategy in Europe at the British Ambassador's R...

Clean?Energy Jobs Fair?held?at Barnsley College

Clean?Energy Jobs Fair?held?at Barnsley College

Thursday, 12 February 2026

Around 175 school pupils and college students from across South Yorkshire visited the fair to find out about jobs in clean energy....

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New auction delivers unprecedented clean, homegrown power

New auction delivers unprecedented clean, homegrown power

Tuesday, 10 February 2026

Record solar, onshore wind, and tidal projects - building on last month’s offshore wind success - deliver Britain’s biggest-ever clean energy auction....

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Community energy investment to build community wealth and power

Community energy investment to build community wealth and power

Monday, 09 February 2026

Biggest ever public investment in community energy will cut bills and create revenue for community centres, social clubs and places of worship....

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Government vows to “unlock opportunities for young people across the country” ahead of National Apprenticeship Week

Government vows to “unlock opportunities for young people across the country” ahead of National Apprenticeship Week

Sunday, 08 February 2026

Young people across the country are to benefit from a clearer path into apprenticeships, as the Prime Minister vows to “unlock opportunities for young...

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Defra Secretary of State IPBES 12 speech

Defra Secretary of State IPBES 12 speech

Wednesday, 04 February 2026

Secretary of State for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs Emma Reynolds spoke at IBPES-12 on Tuesday 3 February...

UK’s first ever plan to tackle 'forever chemicals'

UK’s first ever plan to tackle 'forever chemicals'

Tuesday, 03 February 2026

New framework will protect public health and the environment from risks posed by PFAS....

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Joint statement on the Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee and Trade and Cooperation Agreement Partnership Council meetings, 2 February 2026

Joint statement on the Withdrawal Agreement Joint Committee and Trade and Cooperation Agreement Partnership Council meetings, 2 February 2026

Monday, 02 February 2026

Joint statement by the UK Minister for the Cabinet Office Nick Thomas-Symonds and the European Commissioner, Maroš Šef?ovi?...

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From precision bred hemp to Sunshine Tomatoes: £21.5m to drive farm innovation in England

From precision bred hemp to Sunshine Tomatoes: £21.5m to drive farm innovation in England

Saturday, 31 January 2026

£21.5m is backing 15 England-wide projects to turn new crops and low-emission farm tech into ready-to-use tools that boost productivity....

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Marine licencing supporting coastal restoration, defence infrastructure and offshore wind

Marine licencing supporting coastal restoration, defence infrastructure and offshore wind

Friday, 30 January 2026

Recent marine licencing decisions are supporting kelp restoration in the northeast, MOD facility maintenance at Weymouth Bay, marina refurbishment in ...

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New North Sea board launched to drive a fair and prosperous transition

New North Sea board launched to drive a fair and prosperous transition

Thursday, 29 January 2026

New board of experts to drive forward the government's plan for a prosperous and sustainable future in the North Sea...

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Reeves gets deals done at Davos

Reeves gets deals done at Davos

Wednesday, 21 January 2026

Votes of confidence in the UK economy as Chancellor secures £1.5 billion in major new private investments ...

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£43 million boost for green aviation to drive growth, jobs and cleaner flights

£43 million boost for green aviation to drive growth, jobs and cleaner flights

Tuesday, 20 January 2026

The funding will go towards UK research and development projects that help deliver net zero aviation by 2050. ...

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Families to save in biggest home upgrade plan in British history

Families to save in biggest home upgrade plan in British history

Tuesday, 20 January 2026

Government launches 'Warm Homes Plan' to upgrade the nation's homes, help families cut their energy bills, and tackle fuel poverty....

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Record renewables auction supports 7,000 jobs and £3bn investment

Record renewables auction supports 7,000 jobs and £3bn investment

Thursday, 15 January 2026

Workers across Britain will benefit from billions of pounds of private sector investment in ports and supply chains....

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Global interest at mine heat living lab one year milestone

Global interest at mine heat living lab one year milestone

Thursday, 15 January 2026

UK’s first mine water heat Living Lab is attracting global interest, with US and European researchers exploring its low-carbon heat data....

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How well is your council fixing your roads?

How well is your council fixing your roads?

Sunday, 11 January 2026

New map rates how record government pothole funding is being used....

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Boost for British business as government slashes cost of electric lorries by up to £120,000

Boost for British business as government slashes cost of electric lorries by up to £120,000

Tuesday, 06 January 2026

We're making electric lorries more affordable to help hauliers make the switch, while boosting growth and investment in the sector. ...

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Powerful animated Cumbrian NFM film wins international prize

Powerful animated Cumbrian NFM film wins international prize

Monday, 05 January 2026

'Wood You Believe It' wins ‘Institute for the Promotion of Teaching Science and Technology (IPST) Education Award' in 'Science Film Festival' 2025....

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All aboard for savings: the Great British Rail Sale returns!

All aboard for savings: the Great British Rail Sale returns!

Wednesday, 31 December 2025

Discounted train tickets from almost all operators in Britain will be available to buy between 6 January to 12 January 2026. ...

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Five Estuaries Offshore Wind Farm development consent decision announced

Five Estuaries Offshore Wind Farm development consent decision announced

Wednesday, 17 December 2025

The Five Estuaries Offshore Wind Farm application has today been granted development consent by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero....

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Helios Renewable Energy Project development consent decision announced

Helios Renewable Energy Project development consent decision announced

Wednesday, 03 December 2025

The Helios Renewable Energy Project DCO application has today been granted development consent by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero....

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Morecambe Offshore Windfarm Generation Assets DCO decision

Morecambe Offshore Windfarm Generation Assets DCO decision

Monday, 01 December 2025

The Morecambe Offshore Windfarm Generation Assets DCO application has today been granted development consent by the Department for Energy Security and...

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UKEF strengthens sustainable exports on the eve of COP30

UKEF strengthens sustainable exports on the eve of COP30

Thursday, 13 November 2025

UK Export Finance announce new clean-growth initiatives ahead of global climate change summit. ...

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New report highlights impact of climate change on mental health in the UK

New report highlights impact of climate change on mental health in the UK

Wednesday, 12 November 2025

The new report demonstrates the impact climate change is already having on the mental health of the UK population. ...

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Cory Decarbonisation Project development consent decision announced

Cory Decarbonisation Project development consent decision announced

Wednesday, 05 November 2025

The Cory Decarbonisation Project DCO application has today been granted development consent by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero....

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Climate plan captures clean energy benefits and boosts investment

Climate plan captures clean energy benefits and boosts investment

Wednesday, 29 October 2025

Working families and businesses will benefit from clean energy and climate action, as the government seizes the opportunities of the clean energy econ...

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Pedal Power: Local Transport Minister saddles up with Oxfordshire Fire Service to get children active

Pedal Power: Local Transport Minister saddles up with Oxfordshire Fire Service to get children active

Friday, 24 October 2025

Bikeability scheme will help children gain confidence with cycling, while reducing carbon emissions and easing pressure on our NHS. ...

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Stonestreet Green Solar development consent decision announced

Stonestreet Green Solar development consent decision announced

Thursday, 23 October 2025

The Stonestreet Green Solar DCO application has today been granted development consent by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. ...

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New DESNZ Chief Scientific Adviser appointed

New DESNZ Chief Scientific Adviser appointed

Tuesday, 21 October 2025

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has appointed Professor Emily Shuckburgh to the role of Chief Scientific Adviser....

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