Environmental protection
Environmental protection news from UK Parliament.
Thames Water recalled to EFRA Committee following disclosures and new financial concerns
The EFRA Committee will question Thames Water’s Sir Adrian Montague, Chris Weston, and Ian Pearson on Tuesday 15 July.
09 July 2025
Gridlock or Growth? ESNZ Committee sets out measures to end ‘energy planning chaos’ and unlock cleaner, cheaper power across the UK
In a report published today, the Energy Security and Net Zero Committee recommends clearer guidance to support planners and developers as the Government embarks on a “significant departure” from the existing market-based energy infrastructure system.
06 July 2025
“Intensely frustrating”: Guests discuss slow UK action to ratify High Seas Treaty on Committee Corridor podcast
In the latest episode of Committee Corridor, host Toby Perkins explores how the UK could help tackle the threats facing the world’s oceans
03 July 2025
Four short debates in the Lords
The prevention and treatment of cardiovascular illness, the European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service, the UK crafts sector and mitigating the effects of wildfires on Lords agenda. Catch up
13 June 2025
Government agrees to publish faster response to OEP assessment, after Committee pressure
The Government has agreed to accelerate publishing its response to the Office for Environmental Protection’s (OEP) annual assessment report, following pressure from the Environmental Audit Committee.
12 June 2025
EFRA Committee publishes correspondence from Thames Water
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee has published its recent correspondence with Thames Water, Ofwat and Defra regarding the pay out of retention bonuses.
09 June 2025
Bottom trawling ban: EAC Chair comments
09 June 2025
Geopolitical competition straining peace and environmental protection in Antarctica, MPs find in new report
Geopolitical competition straining peace and environmental protection in Antarctica, MPs find in new report
08 June 2025
MPs call for Government to ban bottom trawling in protected areas of England’s waters
MPs have urged the Government to ban damaging activities such as bottom trawling in certain protected areas of England’s waters, in a report published today.
04 June 2025
Sellafield’s race against time: nuclear waste clean-up not going quickly enough, PAC warns
Report highlights latest picture on delays and cost rises in c.£136bn 100-year nuclear decommissioning project
03 June 2025
Lords debates new nuclear energy proposals
Members consider draft National Policy Statement for Nuclear Energy Generation. Catch up
22 May 2025
EFRA Committee launch new inquiry into the circular economy
Parliament’s Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee today launches a new inquiry on the circular economy and issues a call for evidence on issues around the Global Plastics Treaty.
21 May 2025
EAC Chair comments on Government’s response to Office for Environmental Protection’s review of EPPS duty
The Chair of the cross-party Environmental Audit Committee has commented on the Government’s response to the Office for Environmental Protection’s review of the duty to have due regard to the Environmental Principles Policy Statement (EPPS).
19 May 2025
Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb: Lord Speaker's Corner
Jenny Jones, Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb, one of two Green members of the Lords, joins the Lord Speaker. Listen now
14 May 2025
Vacancy: Specialist Adviser for Environmental Audit Committee inquiry into Addressing the risks from perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)
Can you help Parliament examine how well equipped the UK is to address the health and environmental risks from PFAS chemicals?
14 May 2025