A pilot project called SeaCURE has started operating on England's south coast, aiming to suck carbon out of the sea as part of the UK government's search for technologies that fight climate change. The project uses seawater stripper tanks to release CO2 from the seawater and then concentrates it using charred coconut husks, ready for storage. While the amount of CO2 removed is currently tiny, proponents believe that scaling up the technology could potentially remove 14 billion tonnes of CO2 per year if 1% of the world's seawater was processed. The project has received £3m in funding from the government and is one of 15 pilot projects being backed in the UK to develop technologies that capture and store greenhouse gases.

A group of travellers set up an unauthorized encampment at Ludgvan Lions Junior Football Club in Cornwall, damaging the children's football pitch by driving vehicles across it, including trucks, motorhomes, and caravans. The group forced their way into the site by ripping off a gate, and after being confronted, they refused to move, showing aggressive and threatening behavior.

The owner of Toby Carvery apologized for felling an ancient oak tree in Whitewebbs Park, Enfield, which was beloved by the local community. The pub chain's contractors cut down the tree on April 3 after consulting with employed tree experts who deemed it dying and a risk to the public. However, Enfield Council conducted an inspection in December 2024 and found the tree to be healthy and posed no risk. As a result, the council plans to pursue legal action against Mitchells & Butlers for felling the £1million-valued tree, which has sparked outrage among residents. The CEO of Mitchells & Butlers apologized for the upset caused, stating that one of their team members acted in good faith based on expert advice.

A large group of travellers has set up caravans on an enormous football pitch in Bicester, Oxfordshire, just a mile away from the popular shopping destination Bicester Village. The illegal encampment has brought noise and disruption to the area, with quad bikes racing across the field and litter strewn about. Locals are too afraid to walk their dogs due to alleged human waste and bonfires being started on the pitch, which is now home to nearly 20 vehicles despite efforts by Bicester Town Council to prevent access.