British policymakers now have detailed worst-case climate scenarios for the first time, including the possibility of a 6°C temperature plunge if Atlantic Ocean currents collapse or a scorching 4°C rise by the end of the century, according to research published Thursday in the journal Earth’s Future. Scientists from the University of Reading have mapped out … Read more
First company – a British startup – contributes to the Cali Fund paving the way for others to do the same and mobilise private sector finance for nature at scale Minister for Nature works with global partners to mobilise finance for nature, promote sustainable farming for food security and takes action to protect our oceans. … Read more
Second new national forest will be in the Oxford-Cambridge corridor. A competition will be launched for a third new national forest in the Midlands or North of England in early 2026 Communities across England will benefit from expanded access to nature, with the creation of two new national forests supporting nature recovery, green jobs, and … Read more
The UK Chief Veterinary Officer has ordered a mandatory housing order to cover the whole of England from 0001 on Thursday 6 November 2025, following the escalating number of confirmations of avian influenza in kept and wild birds. The new measures mean bird keepers across the whole of England must house all poultry and captive birds … Read more
Water companies who commit environmental offences could face quicker penalties of up to £500,000, under changes being considered by the government. A consultation has been launched to expand and strengthen the current range of financial penalties available to the Environment Agency in a bid to clamp down on more offences. Currently, the Environment Agency struggles … Read more
UK government introduces legislation to help protect two-thirds of the world’s ocean. As part of the Plan for Change, this bill will help support food security in the UK by safeguarding a key source of the world’s food and oxygen. This bill builds on the commitment to join global partners supporting this treaty. The UK government today … Read more
New guidance to protect our vital pollinators from harmful pesticides The government delivers on commitment to review rules on emergency use of pesticides This comes ahead of the launch of the new Environmental Improvement Plan, which will set out further detail of the government’s ambition to restore our natural environment, including protecting pollinators The government has … Read more
Simple water-saving measures could save families in new homes over £100 a year on bills, while supporting a wave of new housing across Britain – delivering on the Plan for Change. The government’s new efficiency rules will tackle water shortage bottlenecks and unblock stalled developments in areas of water scarcity helping to deliver the pledge … Read more
Independent tenant farming champion appointed to promote stronger relationships in the sector. Tenant farmers manage over a third of England’s farmland and are essential for food production and environmental recovery. Building a fairer and more profitable sector as the government delivers on the Plan for Change. Tenant farmers across England will now benefit from the … Read more
Over £10 million in water company fines has been channelled into cleanup projects to repair the damage done by sewage– directly benefitting communities and the environment which have been harmed by rule breaking. Through the Water Restoration Fund, money from fines handed to five water companies will fund 51 projects across England, from active measures … Read more
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