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Population Trends of Breeding Birds in the UK, to 2025
JNCC published official statistics on UK breeding bird population trends to 2025, containing results from the Breeding Bird Survey (BBS). The BBS monitors population changes of over 100 common breeding bird species across the UK and its constituent countries. Results are used to inform conservation priorities, action, and reporting.
Soil Health Indicators for England, 2026 Release
Soil Health Indicators for England, 2026 Release
UK Butterfly Trends, 2026 Release, Data to 2025
The Joint Nature Conservation Committee released official statistics on UK butterfly population trends based on data from the UK Butterfly Monitoring Scheme through 2025. The statistics are presented at UK level and country level where sufficient data exist. The UKBMS is organized and funded by Butterfly Conservation, the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, British Trust for Ornithology, and JNCC, and relies on volunteer data contributors.
Outer Dowsing Offshore Wind Farm Development Consent Granted
The Marine Management Organisation announces that Secretary of State granted development consent on 10 February 2026 for the Outer Dowsing Offshore Wind Farm to GTR4 Limited, a joint venture between Corio, TotalEnergies, and Gulf Energy Development. The project will deploy up to 100 wind turbines approximately 54 km off the Lincolnshire coast, delivering 1.5 GW of offshore wind capacity with construction expected to begin in 2027 and first power by 2030.
Ports of Fleetwood and Silloth Transfer of Undertaking Harbour Revision Order
The Marine Management Organisation has made The Ports of Fleetwood and Silloth (Transfer of Undertaking) Harbour Revision Order 2026, following an application by Associated British Ports under Section 14 of the Harbours Act 1964. The order formalises the transfer of harbour undertaking at the ports of Fleetwood and Silloth. Associated British Ports submitted the formal application on 20 March 2025, and the signed order with decision documentation was published on 16 April 2025 with subsequent updates through April 2026.
£132M Fisheries and Seafood Scheme Relaunched for Fishing Industry and Coastal Communities
The UK Government has announced £132 million in funding through the relaunched Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS) for fishing, seafood businesses, and coastal communities across England. Administered by the Marine Management Organisation, the scheme supports workforce development, health and safety, seafood processing, port infrastructure, and trade access projects over the next five years. Approximately £6 million is ring-fenced for small-scale coastal fishers, with multi-year project funding now available for the first time.
UK Quota Use Statistics - Fishing Catches Data Sets Updated April 2026
The UK Marine Management Organisation published updated quota use statistics showing fish catch uptake against allocations for 2026. Data sets covering Area 4&6, Major Pelagic, Deep Sea, Faroes, and Area 7 & Minor Pelagic zones have been updated as of 15 April 2026. The spreadsheets monitor weekly and monthly catches by producer organisations against their quota allocations.
UKSIA Fishing Vessel Licensing Guidance
The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) acting as UKSIA published guidance on fishing vessel licensing for UK and foreign vessels. From 1 January 2026, UK vessels are no longer authorised to fish in Faroes Exclusive Economic Zone due to quota concerns. UK vessels require external waters licences to fish outside British Fishery Limits, with vessels 12m and over needing IMO numbers.
CNPA Board Minutes - March 2025
The Civil Nuclear Police Authority published redacted minutes from its March 2025 board meeting on 10 April 2026. The document is provided in PDF format (707 KB, 8 pages) as part of government transparency requirements. Accessibility options are available upon request.
CNPA Board Minutes September 2025
The Civil Nuclear Police Authority published redacted board meeting minutes from its September 2025 session. The 11-page PDF document provides transparency data on the authority's governance activities. The minutes were published on the UK Government website on 10 April 2026.