Press Releases

Essex arrests in waste crime probe

999 call sees 2 held, and lorry and devices seized. Latest arrests in Environment Agency purge on illegal waste

Outer Dowsing Offshore Wind (Generating Station) development consent decision announced

The Outer Dowsing Offshore Wind (Generating Station) DCO application has been granted development consent by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.

Floods Minister visits Somerset communities impacted by recent weather

Emma Hardy spoke with EA officers on the ground to learn more about the response.

Native crayfish population survives following major incident

Intensive surveys by the Environment Agency has found the native white clawed crayfish population in Northumberland has survived a major incident.

UK Space Agency offers young people launchpad to space career with new internship programme

The UK Space Agency is launching Skills for Space, a new internship programme offering 50 paid placements across the UK space sector to give young people hands-on experience and industry exposure.

CMA secures commitments from Apple and Google to improve fairness in app store processes and enhance iOS interoperability

Commitments would deliver immediate improvements to the way UK developers publish apps and how they access Apple’s tools.

Government unveils expanded support for adopted children

Consultation launched on providing better, earlier, and more targeted help to adopted children and funding increased for adoption support fund

Consultations open on four new fisheries management plans

Fisheries management plans secure the long-term sustainability of UK fish stocks

New auction delivers unprecedented clean, homegrown power

Record solar, onshore wind, and tidal projects - building on last month’s offshore wind success - deliver Britain’s biggest-ever clean energy auction.

Government plans to train next generation of construction workers

13,000 apprenticeship and T Level opportunities created by government’s plan to transform school buildings.

Doors opened for school leavers to become train drivers

Lowering the train driver age from 20 to 18 will give younger people the chance to build rewarding careers in the UK railway industry.

Is your child influenced by toxic content? New government campaign supports parents to talk about harmful online content

A new campaign for parents, full of immediate practical advice on how to talk to your children about harmful online content, as the government bolsters efforts to give every child the healthy upbringing they deserve.