Defra

100 days of Labour: environmental progress

The UK has now had a Labour government for over 100 days and we are now investigating the progress that has been made since the results of the general election.

Defra’s ‘Air Pollution in the UK 2023’ report shows that the solid fuel industry is working hard to achieve targets

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) recently released their annual air pollution report, ‘Air Pollution in the UK 2023’. These reports are produced every year, providing estimates of pollution levels across the UK, insight into recent trends, and progress towards meeting targets. 

HETAS explains the Environmental Improvement Plan 2023 to 2024 progress report

Defra have released their annual progress report for 2023-24, assessing current progress towards meeting goals outlined in the Environmental Improvement Plan 2023.

Government’s key activities for clean air 2023-24 

Following the UK government's annual environmental progress report, we have investigated the key activities that have been undertaken to improve air quality across the UK.

HETAS’s wishes from the new Labour government

Following the 2024 election results with Keir Starmer emerging as the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, we will be examining the Labour Party’s manifesto and assessing how it addresses net zero, energy security, and environmental concerns relating to our industry.

Who are the UK’s new Cabinet Ministers?

With the recent general election and the new Labour government, new Cabinet Ministers have now been appointed. This article examines the key ministers that relate to our industry, their voting patterns, and past work.

Recent UK air quality findings

To support you and remain transparent, we have created this article to summarise recent air quality findings, provide context where necessary, and look towards the future.

Defra’s emissions of air pollutants publication 2024

Defra has published its latest data on emissions of air pollutants in the UK, with the publication containing statistics on annual emissions for the period 1970 to 2022. The annual publication provides estimates of UK emissions of particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5), nitrogen oxides, ammonia, non-methane volatile organic compounds, and sulphur dioxide. These statistics are used to monitor progress against the UK’s emission reduction commitments (ERC) for air pollutants. 

The Environment (Air Quality and Soundscapes) (Wales) Bill

New legislation was passed in the Senedd on Tuesday 28th November 2023, giving the Welsh Government greater powers to improve air quality and reduce noise pollution across Wales.

Burn Better

Defra has launched its Burn Better, Breathe Better campaign for the 2023/24 heating season.