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Indicators of Soil Health for England, 2026 Release
JNCC published the 2026 release of soil health indicators for England, providing national estimates of soil health defined as soils' contribution to ecosystem services delivery. The release includes interim baseline data for soil carbon storage, runoff risk reduction for flood prevention, and sustainable arable crop provision. The statistics are designed as a high-level national assessment of rural soil conditions in England.
UK Breeding Seabird Population Changes 1986–2024
JNCC published official statistics on UK breeding seabird population changes from 1986-2024 as part of the Seabird Monitoring Programme. The report presents abundance change and productivity figures for Britain and Ireland's breeding seabirds with country-level breakdowns. The data feeds into UK Biodiversity Indicators and supports international obligations under the African-Eurasian Waterbird Agreement.
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.
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.
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.
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.
£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.
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.
Sellafield AFO Recruitment Opens, Applications Now Accepted
The Civil Nuclear Constabulary has opened recruitment for Authorised Firearms Officers at Sellafield as part of a rolling national programme to maintain armed protection at one of the UK's most sensitive nuclear sites. Successful applicants receive a starting salary of £31,164 and undertake a Level 4 Non-Home Office Police Officer Apprenticeship with a 19-week Initial Foundation Programme followed by 20 months of structured development at their Operational Policing Unit.
CNPA Board Minutes, January 2025, Redacted
The Civil Nuclear Police Authority published redacted board meeting minutes from its January 2025 meeting. The document provides transparency into CNPA governance activities but contains significant redactions. The minutes cover board discussions and decisions within the Civil Nuclear Constabulary's oversight function for nuclear site security in the UK.