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Over £7 million to fuel zero emission flight across the UK

Over £7 million to fuel zero emission flight across the UK

Thursday, 23 July 2026

Announces £7.3 million in funding for 8 projects aiming to fuel the UK's transition to zero-emission flights....

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UK Export Finance backs sustainable fuel to drive growth and cut emissions

UK Export Finance backs sustainable fuel to drive growth and cut emissions

Thursday, 23 July 2026

UKEF announces measures at the Farnborough International Airshow this week to drive growth and decarbonisation across the aerospace sector....

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Army solar farm powers greener future at Larkhill Garrison

Army solar farm powers greener future at Larkhill Garrison

Monday, 20 July 2026

A new solar array built at Larkhill is expected to generate approximately 1.7 GWh of electricity a year, which is enough to power around 630 homes....

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Hundreds of new military family homes complete as MOD moves forward on fixing Armed Forces housing

Hundreds of new military family homes complete as MOD moves forward on fixing Armed Forces housing

Monday, 20 July 2026

Hundreds of new military family homes have been completed at a Gloucestershire barracks, as the MOD drives forward its plans to transform Armed Forces...

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Major milestone for Allonby Bay Highly Protected Marine Area (HPMA)

Major milestone for Allonby Bay Highly Protected Marine Area (HPMA)

Thursday, 16 July 2026

The full recovery of vital ecosystems, habitats and species in a highly protected marine area (HPMA) in the Irish Sea, will be supported more effectiv...

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14 government buildings closed in the past year, as savings for the taxpayer reach over £43 million

14 government buildings closed in the past year, as savings for the taxpayer reach over £43 million

Monday, 13 July 2026

Fourteen government buildings were closed last year, contributing to savings across the government estate of £43.1 million in the past year....

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Government accelerates drive to protect 30% of England's land for nature by 2030

Government accelerates drive to protect 30% of England's land for nature by 2030

Sunday, 12 July 2026

Government sets out clear path to the international agreed target of protecting and improving 30% of land by 2030...

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Communities backed to lead local climate and nature action

Communities backed to lead local climate and nature action

Monday, 06 July 2026

Bradford, Manchester, Bristol, London and Birmingham are the first cities to host annual ‘Energising Britain’ events. ...

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Britain’s place in the new world order: Foreign Secretary's Chatham House essay

Britain’s place in the new world order: Foreign Secretary's Chatham House essay

Monday, 06 July 2026

We are facing a storm of geopolitical instability, economic coercion, AI and climate change – and it’s likely to get worse. But by working more closel...

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Environment Agency launches new electric workboat on Thames

Environment Agency launches new electric workboat on Thames

Tuesday, 30 June 2026

'Blackwater Joule' to become first Environment Agency zero emission workboat at Henley Royal Regatta. Second boat to set sail in East Anglia later in ...

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New funding boost to protect England's iconic peatlands

New funding boost to protect England's iconic peatlands

Sunday, 28 June 2026

£47 million new government funding to protect and improve peat will reduce carbon emissions, support nature recovery and boost rural economy...

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UK launches first ever taskforce to strengthen climate security

UK launches first ever taskforce to strengthen climate security

Friday, 26 June 2026

Leading security, military and academics have joined forces with the government to boost the UK’s preparedness for the security impacts of climate cha...

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Smarter use of government land to support nature and climate

Smarter use of government land to support nature and climate

Friday, 26 June 2026

Half a million hectares to help deliver for nature recovery and climate adaptation, strengthening climate resilience...

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Government steps up action to tackle illegal deforestation

Government steps up action to tackle illegal deforestation

Tuesday, 23 June 2026

New rules will ensure everyday products sold in the UK including coffee and cocoa do not contribute to illegal deforestation around the world...

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UK launches new AI partnership to boost climate security

UK launches new AI partnership to boost climate security

Monday, 22 June 2026

FCDO announces new strategic partnership with the Met Office to drive AI weather forecasting...

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New consultation sets foundations for Heathrow expansion to take off?

New consultation sets foundations for Heathrow expansion to take off?

Thursday, 18 June 2026

Consultation launched on the framework for future planning decisions for Heathrow’s third runway....

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Greater protections to restore families' trust in home upgrades

Greater protections to restore families' trust in home upgrades

Wednesday, 17 June 2026

Action to protect families in the energy market and hold the retrofit industry to account. ...

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More families to benefit from lower bills through plug in panels

More families to benefit from lower bills through plug in panels

Tuesday, 16 June 2026

Retailers join government plans to bring plug-in solar panels to UK homes, helping families save money on bills....

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£219 million to power Britain's green aviation revolution

£219 million to power Britain's green aviation revolution

Monday, 15 June 2026

£219 million boost for sustainable aviation fuel to cut emissions and back UK innovation and jobs....

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Cycling and walking boom with £4.5 billion for thousands of new routes and safer crossings

Cycling and walking boom with £4.5 billion for thousands of new routes and safer crossings

Thursday, 11 June 2026

Strategy aims to deliver 5,000 new walking, wheeling and cycling routes and 10,000 safer crossings over the next 5 years....

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Joint Statement from UK and Australia on the Australia UK Ministerial Consultations: 10 June 2026

Joint Statement from UK and Australia on the Australia UK Ministerial Consultations: 10 June 2026

Wednesday, 10 June 2026

On 10 June 2026, the Foreign Secretary, Yvette Cooper and Defence Secretary John Healey MP, hosted the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence,...

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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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