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09 Sep 2025

MarineNews

The UK government’s response to the Environmental Audit Committee’s report, ‘Governing the marine environment,’ has been published. The report contained 16 recommendations across four main areas: marine governance and stakeholder engagement, marine planning, marine protection and recovery, and international marine treaties. Responding to the Committee report, the UK Government stated that their ‘policy is not […]

29 Jul 2025

MarineNews

Photo by Anthony Aird   The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has launched a public consultation on proposed reforms to environmental compensatory measures for offshore wind developments. The consultation, which opened on July 22 and closes on September 2, 2025, aims to gather feedback on a more flexible and pragmatic approach to […]

29 Jul 2025

MarineNews

Photo by Ray Harrington   The UK government has published a new policy paper detailing the principles for identifying and selecting compensatory Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), a key step in balancing the country’s ambitious offshore wind targets with marine conservation goals. The policy, released on 24th July by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural […]

01 Jul 2025

MarineNews

The long-running dispute over sandeel fishing in the North Sea has taken another turn, with the UK Government re-confirming its position that closures remain in place.     The dispute over sandeel fishing in the North Sea marked the first time the UK and EU had been in court since Brexit in 2020, with the […]

24 Jun 2025

MarineNews

The UK government’s Department for Environment, Fisheries & Rural Affairs (Defra) has launched two new consultations, one covering changes to marine licence fees, exemptions and self-service provision; the other consultation seeks input on the third update of the UK Marine Strategy Part One, which outlines the UK Government and Devolved Administrations’ approach to achieving Good […]

19 Jun 2025

NewsWater

 Image description: River running through stones. Photo by kazuend on Unsplash   The Environment Department (Defra) said more than £100 million in fines and penalties levied on water firms for breaches such as illegal sewage spills since October 2023, as well as future fines, will be reinvested in projects to clean up England’s waters. The […]

05 Jun 2025

NewsWater

Image: A man paddleboarding. Image by Kampus Production / Pexels.   In March, the government announced reforms which it says will modernise “outdated” regulations around bathing water quality, and will “keep pace with Britain’s love of swimming”. The system for monitoring the more than 550 designated, outdoor, swimming sites in England and Wales will be […]

29 May 2025

NewsWater

Photo description: A mixed wildflower meadow, full of purple and yellow flowers. Image by Couleur / Pixabay   Government fails to endorse a proposed Nitrogen Strategy Government ministers have stopped short of endorsing a dedicated Nitrogen Strategy during a House of Lords inquiry into nitrogen pollution. Farming Minister Daniel Zeichner and Water Minister Emma Hardy […]