Office for Environmental Protection

Chair of watchdog will not seek reappointment when term ends in January next year

Government impact assessment claims Planning and Infrastructure Bill could unlock multi-billion-pound economic boost over 10 years, but admits it only has 'limited data' on potential environmental risks

Office for Environmental Protection warns current iteration of Planning and Infrastructure Bill would weaken environmental protections, further fuelling nature campaigners' fears landmark legislation lacks sufficient safeguards

Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) confirms official investigation into potential breaches of Water Framework Directive Regulations

Office for Environmental Protection warns government is 'largely off track' to meeting majority of legally binding nature targets, and time is rapidly running out to deliver on 2030 goals

The government is facing scrutiny from the environmental watchdog over its efforts to comply with statutory standards for seas and coastlines

Office for Environmental Protection warns Defra, the Environment Agency, and Ofwat could face court action unless immediate efforts are made to remedy alleged breaches of laws governing sewage overflows

Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) warns government guidance over application of farming water rules 'may be unlawful'

Think tank and Office for Environmental Protection believe case on housing energy efficiency standards could set significant precedent around how much environmental factors should be considered in government policymaking

Office of Environmental Protection warns legal targets to improve water quality in rivers, lakes, and coastal areas are likely to be missed