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Future-proofing retrofits against risks from climate change

A technical report and associated dataset analysing projected UK wind-driven rain exposure under 2°C and 4°C warming scenarios...

Friday, 8 November 2024 13:58

Environment Agency blog: Take part in a consultation on drought management in England

After a very wet September for some parts of the country, drought may be the last thing on your mind...

Friday, 8 November 2024 12:50

UK Ambassador to Ukraine and Minister of Economy of Ukraine launch the Green Transition Office

The British Ambassador to Ukraine, Martin Harris, and Minister of Economy and First Deputy Prime Minister of Ukraine, Yuliia Svyrydenko, have today formally launched Ukraine’s Green Transition Office...

Friday, 8 November 2024 12:47

Mayor’s pledge for communities in York and North Yorkshire

The Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, David Skaith, is putting healthy and thriving communities at the heart of his work...

Friday, 8 November 2024 12:45

Plastic pollution treaty: business roundtable statement (update)

A statement of ambition on upcoming plastic pollution treaty negotiations signed by leading businesses and financial institutions...

Friday, 8 November 2024 12:10

Ofgem: Fast-tracked grid connections could be in place in months under new proposals

Today (Friday 8 November) Ofgem has called on network operators to get renewable, clean power and storage projects connected to the grid faster, whilst providing connecting customers with higher standards of service along the way...

Friday, 8 November 2024 12:00

Cabinet Secretary welcomes Flintshire County Council becoming the first local authority to consult on roads where 20mph may change

The Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales Ken Skates has welcomed Flintshire County Council becoming the first Local Authority to announce the start of the statutory process on roads where changes to the 20mph speed limit may take place..

Friday, 8 November 2024 11:36

Appointment of Jonathan Powell as National Security Adviser

The Prime Minister has today announced the appointment of Jonathan Powell as the Prime Minister’s National Security Adviser based in No10 Downing Street...

Friday, 8 November 2024 11:35

Secretary of State for Defence visits Strategic Command

Defence Secretary meets with teams to discuss current operations, support to Ukraine, digital innovation, and future challenges...

Friday, 8 November 2024 11:10

More British veterans to receive medal commemorating their nuclear service

More veterans who helped Britain and the US establish the nuclear bomb are to receive a medal for their contribution, the government announced...

Friday, 8 November 2024 10:58