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Published on: 08 May 2025

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Key developments

OEP submits advice to UK government on strengthening Planning and Infrastructure Bill

The Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) has provided guidance to the UK government aimed at reinforcing environmental safeguards in the Planning and Infrastructure Bill. While acknowledging the intention to deliver better outcomes for development and the natural environment, the OEP cautions that the Bill, as presently framed, may erode protections embedded in existing environmental law. Its advice highlights priority improvements, including fortifying the ‘overall improvement test’ and embedding safeguards across the full network of protected sites. See: LNB News 01/01/0001 3141.

Air emissions and climate change

CCC publishes 2025 report to Parliament

The Climate Change Committee has issued its ‘Progress in adapting to climate change: 2025 report to Parliament’...

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