Prospect union secures recognition at Great British Energy’s nuclear section
07 Jul 2025 Energy & Environment
Prospect union secures recognition at Great British Energy’s nuclear section
Energy secretary Ed Miliband says the government’s clean energy mission “means good, unionised jobs”
Ex-civil servant Peter Unwin returns as Natural England deputy chair
02 Jun 2025 Energy & Environment
Ex-civil servant Peter Unwin returns as Natural England deputy chair
Peter Unwin's four-decade civil service career includes a stint as acting perm sec at Defra
Dad and son convicted for assaults on Environment Agency staff
27 May 2025 Energy & Environment
Dad and son convicted for assaults on Environment Agency staff
Anglers ordered to pay £12,000 in fines and costs after fracas following fishing-licence checks
DESNZ seeks 'exemplary science communicator' to become chief scientist
21 May 2025 Energy & Environment
DESNZ seeks 'exemplary science communicator' to become chief scientist
Successful candidate will succeed Paul Monks, who is leaving for the British Geological Survey
Defra announces closure of Newcastle office
15 May 2025 Energy & Environment
Defra announces closure of Newcastle office
Plans to shut Lancaster House hub come after upgrade and expansion
Environment Agency flags spike in recruitment of enforcement staff
07 May 2025 Energy & Environment
Environment Agency flags spike in recruitment of enforcement staff
Programme creates 440 new posts focused on rule-breaking in the water industry, chief exec tells MPs
Tamara Finkelstein to step down as Defra perm sec
29 Apr 2025 Energy & Environment
Tamara Finkelstein to step down as Defra perm sec
Policy profession head's "expertise, knowledge, and experience have been invaluable in driving forward real progress", environment secretary says
Defra urged to clarify Office for Environmental Protection staffing restrictions
17 Apr 2025 Energy & Environment
Defra urged to clarify Office for Environmental Protection staffing restrictions
Watchdog MPs also seek answers on how the impact on nature of plans for growth-promoting regulatory reform will be monitored
Defra appoints chief scientific adviser
10 Apr 2025 Energy & Environment
Defra appoints chief scientific adviser
Perm sec Tamara Finkelstein says Anjali Goswami will bring "a wealth of knowledge and expertise" to the role
Tech high fliers join Defra board
26 Mar 2025 Energy & Environment
Tech high fliers join Defra board
The environment department has announced the addition of two new non-execs: a pair of senior managers, whose previous postings include Amazon and Sky, as well as Ofcom and Innovate UK
Great British Energy sets out first major project
24 Mar 2025 Energy & Environment
Great British Energy sets out first major project
DESNZ-owned company will install hundreds of solar panels on schools and hospitals
Great British Energy gets interim chief exec
24 Feb 2025 Energy & Environment
Great British Energy gets interim chief exec
Energy secretary Ed Miliband appoints trade-association boss to head up state-owned clean-power firm