Environment
£1.4bn flood investment unleashed to protect homes and businesses
27 Mar 26
The UK government has unveiled a significant funding programme aimed at enhancing flood resilience.
Minehead coastal defences to be strengthened with new rock armour
26 Mar 26
The Environment Agency has announced a major upgrade to Minehead’s coastal flood defences.
Bridgwater Tidal Barrier Scheme
3 Feb 26
The Bridgwater Tidal Barrier scheme, a major infrastructure initiative led by the Environment Agency, has now advanced with a revised design.
Guildford Flood Defence scheme goes on show
22 Jan 26
New proposals have been unveiled for a flood defence scheme to mitigate flood risk in Guildford town centre.
151 new flood schemes delivered
4 Nov 25
government has delivered 151 new flood defence schemes in its first year
Government commits to record levels of funding for flood resilience
24 Sep 25
A total of £2.65 billion is being spent over two years on new flood defences.
COWI partners with University of Strathclyde to trial environmental DNA for sustainable infrastructure
18 Sep 25
COWI has partnered with the University of Strathclyde to trial the use of environmental DNA (eDNA)
Planning permission secured for UK’s first carbon capture enabled cement works
30 Apr 25
RSK has achieved planning permission for the first carbon capture enabled cement works in the UK.
Record investment to protect homes and businesses from flooding
21 Feb 25
A record £2.65Bn investment in flood defence projects has been unveiled, set to protect 66,500 homes and businesses
Government correct to head off Climate and Nature Bill
7 Feb 25
The ‘Climate and Nature Private Members’ Bill’, seeks to set new legally binding targets for climate and nature.
