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UK celebrates recipients from Northern Ireland in HM The King's Birthday Honours List

UK celebrates recipients from Northern Ireland in HM The King's Birthday Honours List

Friday, 12 June 2026

81 people from Northern Ireland are celebrated in His Majesty The King’s Birthday Honours List 2026 ...

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New natural history GCSE to grow next generation of green careers

New natural history GCSE to grow next generation of green careers

Friday, 12 June 2026

Biodiversity, conservation and human influences on the natural world among the topics of study, as public encouraged to have their say on the new qual...

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Pair guilty after waste dumped in Norfolk

Pair guilty after waste dumped in Norfolk

Tuesday, 09 June 2026

Surveillance cameras spot vehicles – five now prosecuted over village dumps...

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Environment Agency issues new permit for Davidstow creamery

Environment Agency issues new permit for Davidstow creamery

Tuesday, 09 June 2026

Following a public consultation, the Environment Agency has issued a permit variation to Saputo Dairy UK for their creamery site near Davidstow, Cornw...

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More leading researchers brought to the UK, while Horizon Europe performance strengthens in 2024

More leading researchers brought to the UK, while Horizon Europe performance strengthens in 2024

Friday, 05 June 2026

UK research organisations attract new wave of 10 leading international researchers, and new performance stats highlight UK’s progress as part of Horiz...

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South West Water pleads guilty to six years of pollutions

South West Water pleads guilty to six years of pollutions

Wednesday, 03 June 2026

The water firm admits 18 charges of water pollution in Devon and Cornwall and sentencing is expected on 30 July 2026....

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New laws set to modernise aviation and better protect passengers

New laws set to modernise aviation and better protect passengers

Tuesday, 02 June 2026

The Civil Aviation Bill will support airspace modernisation and enhance safety standards for passengers across the UK. ...

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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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Flagship APHA facility marks 50 years of wildlife science

Flagship APHA facility marks 50 years of wildlife science

Thursday, 28 May 2026

Animal and Plant Health Agency's National Wildlife Management Centre marks landmark half century of protecting animal and human health...

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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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Wildlife habitat in most cherished landscapes set to be restored

Wildlife habitat in most cherished landscapes set to be restored

Sunday, 24 May 2026

£30 million investment important step toward protecting 30% of England's land for nature by 2030...

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Environment Agency changes landfill permit to reduce odour risk

Environment Agency changes landfill permit to reduce odour risk

Friday, 22 May 2026

The Environment Agency has made changes to an operator’s environmental permit to reduce odour issues at Jameson Road landfill....

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Repeat polluter pays out over slurry offences

Repeat polluter pays out over slurry offences

Thursday, 21 May 2026

Family farm business charged over two pollution incidents in Devon and Somerset with nearly £20,000 paid out in total . ...

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Dame Helen Ghosh appointed as Chair of the Office for Environmental Protection

Dame Helen Ghosh appointed as Chair of the Office for Environmental Protection

Thursday, 21 May 2026

The formal appointment of Dame Helen comes as Julie Hill steps down as interim Chair...

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New offshore wind environmental protection powering homes

New offshore wind environmental protection powering homes

Thursday, 21 May 2026

New reforms taking effect today will speed up offshore wind development while expanding targeted environmental compensation options to support nature ...

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Science shows how tackling pollution now can protect Windermere's future

Science shows how tackling pollution now can protect Windermere's future

Wednesday, 20 May 2026

Research shows that acting now to reduce nutrient pollution entering Lake Windermere can help protect its water quality from the effects of climate ch...

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Housing and Planning Minister speech to UKREiiF 2026

Housing and Planning Minister speech to UKREiiF 2026

Tuesday, 19 May 2026

The Housing and Planning Minister's speech at the UK Real Estate and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) on 19 May 2026. ...

Have your say on proposed change to permit at Hinkley Point C

Have your say on proposed change to permit at Hinkley Point C

Monday, 18 May 2026

The new combustion permit regulates the diesel backup generators, and improves the site’s resilience in the case of a power cut....

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Farmer fined after pollution kills a thousand fish

Farmer fined after pollution kills a thousand fish

Friday, 15 May 2026

Protected salmon and trout died in the pollution incident, and the watercourse was still impacted two years later....

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13 new bathing sites open across England helping communities and waterways

13 new bathing sites open across England helping communities and waterways

Thursday, 14 May 2026

Designated sites include first-ever site on the River Thames in London...

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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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New fertiliser regulations to back British farmers and cut pollution

New fertiliser regulations to back British farmers and cut pollution

Tuesday, 12 May 2026

New plans aim to support British farmers by improving supply resilience to global market shocks and supporting innovation in the fertiliser sector....

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Updates to the Board of Natural England

Updates to the Board of Natural England

Monday, 11 May 2026

Kate Gibson named as new Deputy Chair; Rachel Danemann confirmed as new member; and Professor Lynn Dicks reappointed...

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Dorset farmers to pay £33,500 over slurry handling

Dorset farmers to pay £33,500 over slurry handling

Friday, 01 May 2026

Farmers failed to properly store slurry in three separate cases, two of which led to pollution incidents....

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Major investigation into 'sickening' illegal waste dumping

Major investigation into 'sickening' illegal waste dumping

Wednesday, 29 April 2026

Environment Agency and Natural England act on 30,000 tonnes of illegal waste at Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) in Leicestershire. ...

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Southern Water admits sea pollution

Southern Water admits sea pollution

Monday, 27 April 2026

Incidents off Kent coastline and inland – company released sewage into water weeks after getting record £90 million fine for almost 7,000 illegal disc...

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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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Dame Helen Ghosh named as preferred Chair for the Office for Environmental Protection 

Dame Helen Ghosh named as preferred Chair for the Office for Environmental Protection 

Friday, 17 April 2026

Following a rigorous process Helen Ghosh has been selected as the preferred candidate to replace Dame Glenys Stacey ...

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MMO and NIFCA joint enforcement operation at Port of Blyth results in successful prosecution

MMO and NIFCA joint enforcement operation at Port of Blyth results in successful prosecution

Friday, 17 April 2026

The owner and a master of a UK-registered fishing vessel have both been sentenced following a joint enforcement operation and subsequent inspections c...

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MMO and NIFCA joint enforcement operation results in successful prosecution

MMO and NIFCA joint enforcement operation results in successful prosecution

Friday, 17 April 2026

The owner and a master of a UK-registered fishing vessel have both been sentenced following a joint enforcement operation and subsequent inspections c...

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