05 May 2026
Photo by American Public Power Association Natural England has issued a rare public rebuttal of media coverage alleging that it is obstructing construction of Hinkley Point C, calling the claims inaccurate and insisting its environmental advice has been consistent since the project’s original planning consent was granted in 2013. The dispute centres on what […]
05 May 2026
Photo by Ben Elliott The Marine Management Organisation has published a 53-page practical guide to help port operators and developers navigate the marine licensing process more effectively, drawing on learning gathered through a joint initiative with the UK’s largest ports. The document, published on 1 May and entitled Marine Licensing Top Tips, has been […]
05 May 2026
Photo by Jude Mack A Northumberland fishing couple with a combined history of convictions stretching back more than 25 years have been disqualified from holding fishing permits until 2029, after a court found they had shown a “flagrant disregard” for fisheries legislation. Charles Michael Denton and Brenda Denton, skipper and owner respectively of the […]
05 May 2026
Photo by Todd Cravens A humpback whale that spent more than five weeks stranded in the shallow waters of Germany’s Baltic Sea coast has been released into the North Sea, after a privately funded rescue team loaded it onto a specially adapted barge and towed it hundreds of kilometres to deeper water. The whale, […]
03 May 2026
Funding Opportunity for Scottish Marine Conservation Projects Do you want to learn new skills or gain knowledge from other marine conservation groups? Do you want the opportunity to network with people in the same field to share learning or skills? FIND OUT MORE The Sea-Changers Scottish Learning Fund supports small, community-based groups in Scotland dedicated […]
30 Apr 2026
Image description: White sheep on green pastures near a lake, taken in Loughross, County Donegal, Ireland. Photo by Brian Kelly on Unsplash Regulations falling short despite farmer efforts Despite positive investment and efforts from farmers, key regulations designed to reduce agricultural pollution have failed to deliver meaningful improvements to water quality in Northern Ireland, […]
30 Apr 2026
Image description: View of the Houses of Parliament in London, with a red and white boat travelling down the river Thames. Photo by Toni Pomar on Unsplash. The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has announced that it is to include water regulation as part of five new inquiries, providing scrutiny of the UK government’s spending […]
30 Apr 2026
Image description: Hand water pump pouring out water. Photo by Jainath Ponnala on Unsplash South East Water has lost an appeal against a fine of £76,000 for extracting water from an underground source without the necessary permission from the Environment Agency (EA). For six weeks between May and June 2021, the company illegally took […]
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