Government to strengthen and modernise reservoir safety regime

Reform of the regulatory programme will be delivered in collaboration with reservoir owners and engineers over the coming years



Defra response to OEP report Taking stock: protecting, restoring and improving the environment in England

Response from Defra to the Office for Environmental Protection’s first monitoring report on the government’s 25 Year Environment Plan



Further support for small businesses feeling the squeeze as £4.5 billion Recovery Loan Scheme extended

The Government has extended a vital support scheme offering Government-backed loans to small businesses for a further two years



Draft statutory instrument: The Renewable Transport Fuels Obligations (Amendment) Order 2022

Announces publication of a draft statutory instrument that will help to increase the supply of renewable transport fuels.



Mansion House Speech by the Chancellor of the Exchequer

Chancellor of the Exchequer delivers his first Mansion House speech on the evening of Tuesday 19th July.