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Latest research emphasises climate-related subsidence risk to millions of British homes

11/06/2026

New data from BGS highlights the projected future impact of warmer, drier summers and underlines the need for mitigation measures in susceptible regions.

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Ukraine and the UK strengthen their commitment to geological cooperation

10/06/2026

A new Memorandum of Understanding reaffirms the UK’s support of Ukraine’s ambitions to develop its critical mineral resources, paving the way for collaboration through capacity-building programmes.

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Strengthening capacity through partnership: a critical minerals perspective

28/04/2026

BGS has been working in partnership with the Geological Survey Department of Zambia (GSD) to build national capacity, improve data accessibility and support long-term, sustainable development.

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New geological map of the Maltese Islands published

19/12/2022

The new map, commissioned by Malta’s Continental Shelf Department, is the first update for almost 30 years.

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Work complete on 1000 solar panels at BGS

07/12/2022

More than 1000 energy-saving solar panels have been installed at BGS's headquarters in Keyworth, Nottinghamshire.

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Updated radon map for Great Britain published

02/12/2022

The UK Health Security Agency and BGS have published an updated radon potential map for Great Britain.

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UK Geoenergy Observatories: time zero for net zero

01/12/2022

The BGS-led UK Geoenergy Observatories project is shining a light on the subsurface’s potential to provide geothermal energy.

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BGS scientists on board research vessel in Japan in major marine research collaboration

25/11/2022

Experts from BGS's marine team are part of a major international marine research collaboration to understand more about earthquakes associated with the Japan Trench.

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BGS Strategy: public consultation

18/11/2022

We would welcome responses from anyone interested or involved in the geosciences as part of the wider consultation on our new BGS Strategy

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BGS supports development of a local land-use framework for Devon

10/11/2022

The framework will help to identify data improvements to support more joined-up decision making about land use in Devon.

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Deep-sea mining evidence review published

31/10/2022

The deep-sea mining independent evidence review report was commissioned by the UK Government to inform its policy in relation to deep-sea mining.

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