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Government funds North York Moors wildfire recovery

Government funds North York Moors wildfire recovery

Tuesday, 09 June 2026

Up to £3.2 million to restore peatland and moorland devastated by the 2025 Fylingdales wildfire...

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Hurst Spit and Lymington draft coastal strategy unveiled

Hurst Spit and Lymington draft coastal strategy unveiled

Tuesday, 09 June 2026

A draft strategy has been published to manage climate change impacts along 15km coastline between Hurst Spit and Lymington....

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UK–Ghana Growth Partnership to Drive Jobs, Investment and Skills

UK–Ghana Growth Partnership to Drive Jobs, Investment and Skills

Wednesday, 03 June 2026

UK–Ghana Growth Partnership (2026–2028) aims to boost jobs, trade, infrastructure and skills through major investments and private sector–led growth i...

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Energy security, jobs and investment boost through climate action

Energy security, jobs and investment boost through climate action

Tuesday, 02 June 2026

Families and businesses will continue to reap the benefits of the clean energy transition in the coming decades....

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Government Chemist Conference: 23 24 June 2026

Government Chemist Conference: 23 24 June 2026

Thursday, 28 May 2026

Register for the Government Chemist Conference 2026, Safe food for tomorrow’s world: evidence-based measurement solutions for responsible regulation....

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Consultation opens on Drax Power permit draft decision

Consultation opens on Drax Power permit draft decision

Thursday, 28 May 2026

The Environment Agency has opened a consultation into its draft decision to grant a permit variation to Drax Power Limited in Yorkshire....

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Treaty between the Republic of Poland and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on a Security and Defence Partnership

Treaty between the Republic of Poland and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on a Security and Defence Partnership

Wednesday, 27 May 2026

Treaty between the Republic of Poland and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on a Security and Defence Partnership...

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Non Executive Directors of the National Wealth Fund reappointed

Non Executive Directors of the National Wealth Fund reappointed

Tuesday, 26 May 2026

Nigel Topping, Tania Songini and Marianne Økland have been reappointed as Non-Executive Directors of the National Wealth Fund (NWF)....

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New mass transit taskforce to reshape the future of transport in towns and cities

New mass transit taskforce to reshape the future of transport in towns and cities

Thursday, 21 May 2026

The new taskforce will make recommendations to improve transit systems so they can be delivered more efficiently across the UK....

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Environment Agency Board members' terms extended

Environment Agency Board members' terms extended

Thursday, 14 May 2026

Each member will continue in post until January 2028 ...

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Innovative walking, wheeling and cycling projects win share of £1 million

Innovative walking, wheeling and cycling projects win share of £1 million

Tuesday, 12 May 2026

The 12 winning projects will provide more people with healthier and sustainable active travel options across England. ...

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Nearly £50 million government backing to power up drone and flying taxi tech and crack down on illegal drones

Nearly £50 million government backing to power up drone and flying taxi tech and crack down on illegal drones

Tuesday, 05 May 2026

Funding will help develop a numberplate ID system for drones, helping police better protect UK skies and prosecute illegal users....

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Climate scenario analysis

Climate scenario analysis

Thursday, 30 April 2026

GAD helped the Ministry of Justice understand how climate change could affect its services, finances and estate, supporting better long-term planning....

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SFO launch appeal into suspected home heating & insulation fraud

SFO launch appeal into suspected home heating & insulation fraud

Wednesday, 22 April 2026

The SFO launches public appeal and searches six sites across the UK as it announces new investigation into three companies delivering ECO4 contracts....

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The era of clean energy security

The era of clean energy security

Tuesday, 21 April 2026

Energy Secretary, Ed Miliband's speech at the Good Growth Foundation’s National Growth Debate....

New Commissioners of the Forestry Commission appointed

New Commissioners of the Forestry Commission appointed

Tuesday, 21 April 2026

The new Commissioners began their terms on 1 April...

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Decisive action to break influence of gas on electricity prices

Decisive action to break influence of gas on electricity prices

Tuesday, 21 April 2026

Families across the country will be better protected from energy crises, as government moves to break link between gas and electricity prices. ...

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Economic growth, innovation and customer service on the agenda for UK Flag Forum 2026

Economic growth, innovation and customer service on the agenda for UK Flag Forum 2026

Thursday, 16 April 2026

Delegates from across the UK maritime sector gathered in London to discuss opportunities for strengthening economic growth, innovation and industry-go...

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New UK Fusion Energy strategy maps path to commercial fusion

New UK Fusion Energy strategy maps path to commercial fusion

Tuesday, 14 April 2026

Building on the Government’s recently published fusion strategy, UK Fusion Energy Ltd (UKFE) has today published its new Fusion Strategy....

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UKAEA unveils 2026 2030 fusion roadmap

UKAEA unveils 2026 2030 fusion roadmap

Tuesday, 14 April 2026

UK’s national fusion laboratory charts a clear mission and targets progress towards fusion energy and generating economic benefits for the UK....

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Business Secretary champions flagship investment in UK’s largest gigafactory

Business Secretary champions flagship investment in UK’s largest gigafactory

Thursday, 09 April 2026

Thanks to the UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy, 4,200 jobs have been secured following over £700 million of investment in the advanced manufacturing se...

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Hydrogen investment fuels South Yorkshire's next industrial era

Hydrogen investment fuels South Yorkshire's next industrial era

Thursday, 09 April 2026

Major hydrogen project to create over 400 new jobs in technology that uses electricity to split water into hydrogen and oxygen....

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Simpler household recycling rules come into force across England

Simpler household recycling rules come into force across England

Monday, 30 March 2026

Simpler Recycling to end years of confusion and deliver consistent collections...

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The UK stands ready to engage constructively with all parties and expects COP31 to be a moment of delivery: UK statement at the briefing by the COP31 Presidency

The UK stands ready to engage constructively with all parties and expects COP31 to be a moment of delivery: UK statement at the briefing by the COP31 Presidency

Monday, 30 March 2026

Statement by Ambassador Archie Young, UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, at the briefing by the COP31 Presidency....

Cycle training and walk to school programmes among £108 million active travel funding boost

Cycle training and walk to school programmes among £108 million active travel funding boost

Monday, 30 March 2026

Funding to remove barriers to active travel for people of all ages and backgrounds....

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Ground breaking for new solar array at Bassingbourn Barracks

Ground breaking for new solar array at Bassingbourn Barracks

Wednesday, 25 March 2026

The Defence Infrastructure Organisation, working with Custom Solar on behalf of the British Army, held a ground-breaking ceremony for a new solar arra...

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£1 billion to cut costs for businesses, drive growth and clean up UK roads

£1 billion to cut costs for businesses, drive growth and clean up UK roads

Wednesday, 25 March 2026

The Zero Emissions Truck and Van grants and the Depot Charging Scheme aim to help businesses make the switch to electric vans and trucks....

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Government to make 'plug in solar' available within months

Government to make 'plug in solar' available within months

Tuesday, 24 March 2026

'Plug-in' solar panels to be in shops within months, offering households chance to significantly cut energy bills....

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New plans to reshape how we protect and manage our land

New plans to reshape how we protect and manage our land

Wednesday, 18 March 2026

England’s first Land Use Framework sets out a plan for managing the country’s finite land to ensure the nation’s long-term resilience...

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Chancellor lands major investment with Spain as she prioritises closer ties with Europe

Chancellor lands major investment with Spain as she prioritises closer ties with Europe

Wednesday, 18 March 2026

Rachel Reeves visits Madrid to meet 120 of Spain’s top businesses and investors and Minister of Economy, Trade and Business Carlos Cuerpo...

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