PM Theresa May: we will end UK contribution to climate change by 2050
Legislation laid today puts the UK on the path to become the first major economy to set net zero emissions target in law. read more
Author Archives: HM Government
Press release: Rural sports clubs, schools and churches to go green thanks to £10 million Clean Energy Fund
Rural areas could benefit from £10 million fund that has already helped over 150 rural communities become cleaner and more sustainable by generating enough electricity to power the equivalent of nearly 30,000 homes community groups encouraged to save… read more
Press release: Thousands of farmers in stewardship agreements to be paid in July
Farmers and land managers in Environmental Stewardship (ES) and Countryside Stewardship (CS) agreements do important work to protect the countryside. However, a significant number of agreement holders have not yet received full payment for work they h… read more
News story: Individuals to be protected from ‘devastating impact’ of problem debt
new Breathing Space scheme will protect individuals with problem debt by freezing interest payments and halting enforcement action from creditors those in mental health crisis will see further protections while they receive treatment scheme will cover… read more
Press release: Thousands of farmers in stewardship agreements to be paid in July
Payments will be made in full to eligible farmers in agri-environment schemes who are still waiting to be paid, the government has confirmed today (19 June). read more