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Offshore wind hits new heights, accounting for nearly a fifth of UK electricity generation
Offshore Wind
13 May 2026
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UK looks ahead to next chapter of extraordinary offshore wind story as plans for new leasing round in 2027 unveiled
Offshore Wind
26 Mar 2026
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Plans for 100,000 sq ft lab space at 1-12 Magdalen Street approved
Property & Places
20 Mar 2026
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The Crown Estate unveils One Hanover Street redevelopment with Ares Management as sole tenant
Property & Places
15 Jan 2026
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The Crown Estate announces successful award to develop third floating wind farm in the Celtic Sea
Offshore Wind
19 Nov 2025

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Offshore wind hits new heights, accounting for nearly a fifth of UK electricity generation
Offshore Wind13 May 2026
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£15m available for UK offshore wind supply chain funding through The Crown Estate’s Supply Chain Accelerator
Marine12 May 2026
Saltmarsh restoration
Marine12 May 2026
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Climate resilience: adapting heritage buildings
Property & Places22 Apr 2026
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UK looks ahead to next chapter of extraordinary offshore wind story as plans for new leasing round in 2027 unveiled
Offshore Wind26 Mar 2026
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A seabed for future generations
Offshore Wind26 Mar 2026
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Plans for 100,000 sq ft lab space at 1-12 Magdalen Street approved
Property & Places20 Mar 2026
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Final site progressing for Round 5 as Ocean Winds enters agreement for lease for floating wind farm in the Celtic Sea
Offshore Wind3 Mar 2026
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Regent Street, Haymarket and Piccadilly Circus plans progress to next stage following positive public response
Property & Places4 Feb 2026
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Two offshore wind projects enter lease with The Crown Estate in boost for UK's clean power goals
Marine29 Jan 2026
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Bringing nature into the limelight – why its recovery matters to all of us
The Crown Estate28 Jan 2026
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The Crown Estate unveils One Hanover Street redevelopment with Ares Management as sole tenant
Property & Places15 Jan 2026
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Using data and evidence to support 25 years of UK offshore wind
The Crown Estate15 Jan 2026
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The Crown Estate submits plans for major East Hemel development
Property & Places16 Dec 2025
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Offshore wind supply chain receives further £13m boost from The Crown Estate’s Supply Chain Accelerator programme
Offshore Wind11 Dec 2025
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Towards Automated Fabrication and Industrial Scale Deep-Water Wind
The Crown Estate9 Dec 2025
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Supply chain funding to bring floating offshore wind to the Celtic Sea
The Crown Estate9 Dec 2025
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The Crown Estate announces successful award to develop third floating wind farm in the Celtic Sea
Offshore Wind19 Nov 2025
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Co-location: Where neighbours become good friends
The Crown Estate12 Nov 2025
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The Crown Estate acquires land to the east of Harwell, with potential for 4.5 million sq ft of science space
Property & Places21 Oct 2025
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Case study: Restoring seagrass meadows and oyster reefs
The Crown Estate16 Oct 2025
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Case study: Partnering to innovate in housing
The Crown Estate16 Oct 2025
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Case study: Investing in the future of offshore wind
The Crown Estate16 Oct 2025
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Next milestone achieved for Round 5 in the Celtic Sea as Equinor and Gwynt Glas enter agreements for lease for floating wind farms
Offshore Wind7 Oct 2025
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Antler Announces First UK Flagship Store on London’s Regent Street
Property & Places6 Oct 2025
Story
Who Else Lives Here?
The Crown Estate16 Sept 2025
Who Else Lives Here? | A unique vertical meadow
The Crown Estate16 Sept 2025
Kids on the farm – a taste of countryside life
Rural12 Sept 2025
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The Crown Estate to fund new regional Fit For Offshore Renewables programme in South Wales
Marine10 Jul 2025
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Westminster City Council and The Crown Estate launch public engagement on the future of Regent Street, Haymarket and Piccadilly Circus
Property & Places3 Jul 2025
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Community-driven design
Property & Places1 Jul 2025
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The Crown Estate delivers £1.1 billion net revenue profit for the UK and scales up investment for future value creation
The Crown Estate1 Jul 2025
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A lightbulb moment for scallop fishing
Marine1 Jul 2025
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A low-carbon vision for St James’s Market
Property & Places1 Jul 2025
Report
Annual Report 2024/25
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Inspiring the Next Generation of Offshore Wind Workers in Wales
Offshore Wind1 Jul 2025
Restoring Nature at Windsor Great Park
The Windsor Estate1 Jul 2025
Supporting Skills for Offshore Wind
Offshore Wind1 Jul 2025
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Ric Lewis appointed Chair of The Crown Estate
The Crown Estate20 Jun 2025
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New frontier for UK offshore wind with leading developers set to deliver new generation of floating windfarms
Offshore Wind19 Jun 2025
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New Marine Energy Taskforce launched with backing from The Crown Estate and Crown Estate Scotland
Marine18 Jun 2025
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Boost for UK offshore wind supply chain with £400m investment from The Crown Estate
Offshore Wind17 Jun 2025
Shell to Shore
Marine9 Jun 2025
Working with the Sea Rangers
Marine4 Jun 2025
Adventure Play at Windsor Great Park
The Windsor Estate4 Jun 2025
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New women’s sports store showcasing independent brands opens on Regent Street ahead of UK’s summer of international women’s sports
Property & Places2 Jun 2025
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Regional Growth Prospectuses show how UK coastal regions can secure multi-billion pound economic boost from offshore wind supply chain investments
Offshore Wind19 May 2025
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The Crown Estate and Lendlease sign transformational partnership for six major development projects
Property & Places19 May 2025
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The Crown Estate signs SKIMS to Regent Street location for UK debut
The Crown Estate12 May 2025
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Boost for UK’s clean energy transition as The Crown Estate to proceed with programme to increase capacity of seven offshore windfarms
Offshore Wind9 May 2025
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Leading property companies to host recruitment event to drive central London employment opportunities
Property & Places9 May 2025
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New partnership between The Crown Estate and The Country Trust to provide farming and countryside experiences for more than 1,000 pupils
Rural8 May 2025
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UK laying strong foundations for next chapter in offshore wind story
Offshore Wind1 May 2025
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New growth and employment opportunities as next generation of offshore wind reaches critical milestone
Offshore Wind7 Apr 2025
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Offshore wind supply chain and port infrastructure set for £15m boost through The Crown Estate’s Supply Chain Accelerator
Marine2 Apr 2025
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Windsor Great Park Offers Local Schools Free Sessions Following Industry Award
The Windsor Estate17 Mar 2025
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New powers granted to modernise The Crown Estate for benefit of the UK
The Crown Estate12 Mar 2025
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£20m Rural Environment Fund available to Crown Estate farmers to support new biodiversity targets for Nature Recovery
The Crown Estate20 Jan 2025
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The Crown Estate announces development partners for three housing demonstration projects
The Crown Estate20 Jan 2025
An anchor for biodiversity
Marine14 Jan 2025
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Partnership between Westminster City Council and The Crown Estate awards public realm design contract for Regent Street, Haymarket and Piccadilly Circus
Property & Places7 Jan 2025
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Ric Lewis confirmed as preferred candidate for Chair of The Crown Estate
The Crown Estate23 Dec 2024
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The Crown Estate announces nearly £5m funding for initial round of Supply Chain Accelerator in boost for UK offshore wind sector
Marine10 Dec 2024
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The Crown Estate announces a further £7.3 million investment in research projects to accelerate the UK’s transition to net zero
The Crown Estate20 Nov 2024
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The Crown Estate to breathe new life into Cambridge Business Park as it unveils bold proposals to support the UK’s science, innovation, and technology ambitions
Property & Places11 Nov 2024
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Update on the Crown Estate Bill
The Crown Estate6 Nov 2024
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Iconic modernist building set for refurbishment as The Crown Estate unveils development pipeline
Property & Places28 Oct 2024
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The Crown Estate reshapes property teams to strengthen delivery of its strategy across the country
The Crown Estate15 Oct 2024
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The Crown Estate and Grosvenor call for improved accessibility and inclusivity standard across UK real estate
Property & Places9 Oct 2024
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Interconnectivity at heart of The Crown Estate’s new Nature Recovery approach
The Crown Estate7 Oct 2024
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Embassy of Ireland takes four floors in landmark office building
Property & Places4 Oct 2024
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The Crown Estate and Eni sign agreement on UK’s first carbon capture project to reuse existing infrastructure
Marine4 Oct 2024
Reintroducing beavers at Rushden lakes
The Crown Estate4 Oct 2024
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The Crown Estate purchases The Dissington Estate in Northumberland
Land22 Sept 2024
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The Crown Estate announces Helen Price as new Chief Financial Officer
The Crown Estate17 Sept 2024
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New vision for UK seabed as The Crown Estate publishes bold approach to drive energy transition and nature recovery
Marine11 Sept 2024
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Huub den Rooijen awarded CBE
The Crown Estate3 Sept 2024
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Peter Hofbauer has been appointed as a Board Counsellor of The Crown Estate
The Crown Estate28 Aug 2024
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The Crown Estate launches AI employee training programme in digital drive for organisation
The Crown Estate15 Aug 2024
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New generation of floating wind farms moves a step closer as next phase of Celtic Sea leasing round gets underway
Marine13 Aug 2024
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Team Coastal Odyssey picks up a Guinness World Record after completing 2,000-mile GB circumnavigation challenge
The Crown Estate1 Aug 2024
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The Crown Estate to partner with Great British Energy
Marine25 Jul 2024
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The Crown Estate delivers a record £1.1 billion net revenue profit for the public finances
The Crown Estate24 Jul 2024
Florence Peyton Jones: offshore wind and kittiwakes
The Crown Estate24 Jul 2024
Luke Forest: restoring Windsor Great Park
The Crown Estate24 Jul 2024
Report
Annual Report 2023/24
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Restoration of seagrass and native oysters with ZSL
Marine23 Jul 2024
Nathan Cooper: decarbonising our buildings
The Crown Estate23 Jul 2024
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The Crown Estate welcomes proposals to modernise investment powers
The Crown Estate17 Jul 2024
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The Crown Estate unveils newest London developments
Property & Places12 Jul 2024
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The Crown Estate seeks inspiration from Gen Z to harness the power of AI to generate sustainable energy from the seabed
Marine11 Jul 2024
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Bydoedd Minecraft Education bellach ar gael yn Gymraeg trwy gydweithrediad rhwng Microsoft UK ac Ystâd y Goron
The Crown Estate10 Jul 2024
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Six amateur rowers take on 2,000-mile GB circumnavigation challenge to collect environmental data
The Crown Estate7 Jun 2024
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Leasing process for floating wind farms in the Celtic Sea reaches first milestone
Marine6 Jun 2024
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The Crown Estate launches Supply Chain Accelerator to catalyse early-stage investment in UK offshore wind supply chain
Marine23 May 2024
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The Crown Estate announces significant new partnership to provide vital workspace to support UK’s science, technology and innovation ambitions
Property & Places22 May 2024
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UK moves closer to establishing high-integrity natural capital markets with publication of joint roadmap from cross-UK coalition
Marine15 May 2024
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M&S announces Fosse Park expansion plans
Property & Places10 May 2024
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The Crown Estate unveils Jason Atherton's latest venture, Sael, and debuts Eastern Mediterranean gem, Claro
Property & Places7 May 2024
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UK offshore wind industry gearing up for a new era of sustainable growth
Marine1 May 2024
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UK pilots first offshore wind sector recruitment programme across East Anglia and Lincolnshire
Marine25 Apr 2024
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Offshore wind industry unveils Industrial Growth Plan to create jobs, triple supply chain manufacturing and boost UK economy by £25 billion
Marine17 Apr 2024
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The Crown Estate and Connected Places Catapult join forces to drive place-based prosperity
The Crown Estate21 Mar 2024
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Minecraft Education worlds educating young people on green skills are now available to all Minecraft users
The Crown Estate13 Mar 2024
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The Crown Estate outlines significant progress in data & evidence programme helping to sustainably accelerate growth of the UK’s world-leading offshore wind industry
Marine4 Mar 2024
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The Crown Estate makes senior appointments to support UK’s nature recovery and transition to a net zero future
Marine29 Feb 2024
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Supply chain for Celtic Sea floating wind farms could power 5,000 new jobs and a £1.4bn boost for the economy
Marine22 Feb 2024
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Extension to Sir Robin Budenberg’s term as Chair of The Crown Estate
The Crown Estate22 Feb 2024
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The Crown Estate Concludes Celtic Sea Habitats Regulations Assessment
Marine12 Feb 2024
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The Home of Urban Excellence inspiring the next generation of Londoners opens in the West End
Property & Places25 Jan 2024
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The Crown Estate commissions new research on how to assess the social impact of marine activities
Marine10 Jan 2024
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The Crown Estate and the Electricity System Operator mark new chapter to accelerate journey to net-zero, nature-positive energy future
Marine19 Dec 2023
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Floating wind farms set to power more than 4 million homes, bringing jobs and skills in exciting new chapter for UK offshore renewable industry
Marine7 Dec 2023
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Offshore Wind and Carbon Capture and Storage Colocation Forum commissions vital research to support the UK’s first testing & demonstration of the viability of colocation projects
Marine27 Nov 2023
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The Crown Estate welcomes proposals to modernise investment powers in Autumn Statement
The Crown Estate22 Nov 2023
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The Crown Estate sets out plan to unlock enough new offshore wind capacity to power up to four million homes
Marine9 Nov 2023
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The Crown Estate appoints McLaren Construction Group to deliver refurbishment project in St James's, London
Property & Places7 Nov 2023
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The Crown Estate transforms four retail stores into new dining outlets and welcomes six new hospitality customers in London's West End
Property & Places5 Oct 2023
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Landmark agreement provides platform for delivery of major carbon store in North Sea
Marine5 Oct 2023
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The Crown Estate refines plans for Celtic Sea floating wind
Marine2 Oct 2023
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Crown Estate Scotland joins forces with The Crown Estate on the UK’s world-leading offshore data resource to help the drive to net-zero
Marine28 Sept 2023
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The Crown Estate partners with Microsoft to build Minecraft Education worlds to educate and inspire the next generation
The Crown Estate28 Sept 2023
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The Crown Estate welcomes four flagship stores to London's West End
Property & Places27 Sept 2023
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Accelerating marine restoration: Laying the foundations of high integrity marine natural capital markets across the UK
Marine26 Sept 2023
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The Crown Estate’s response to the Electricity Networks Commissioner’s report
Marine7 Aug 2023
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The Crown Estate invests a further £9m in new research to drive nature-positive offshore wind development
Marine3 Aug 2023
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The Crown Estate launches demonstration projects to trial net zero carbon homes
Property & Places31 Jul 2023
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The Crown Estate increases its investment in ECOWind by £2 million
Marine19 Jul 2023
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Milestone for floating wind off coast of Wales and South West England as first marine surveys get underway
Marine17 Jul 2023
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The Crown Estate and Cefas advance understanding of interactions between subsea power cables and marine environment
Marine14 Jul 2023
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Industry feedback shows strong appetite for development of UK carbon capture stores
Marine11 Jul 2023
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The Crown Estate appoints Gareth Bradford as Director of Strategic Business Development
The Crown Estate10 Jul 2023
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Adventure for all the family, new playground opens at Windsor
The Windsor Estate7 Jul 2023
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The Crown Estate sets out next steps on floating offshore wind off Welsh and South West coast
Marine4 Jul 2023
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The Crown Estate announces re-appointment of Dan Labbad as Chief Executive for a second term
The Crown Estate29 Jun 2023
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The Crown Estate announces record £442.6 million net revenue profit for the nation’s finances
The Crown Estate29 Jun 2023
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Robin Budenberg and Paula Hay-Plumb recognised in King's Birthday Honours
The Crown Estate21 Jun 2023
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The Crown Estate to digitally map scenarios to inform co-ordinated approach to future seabed use
Marine13 Jun 2023
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The Crown Estate and Offshore Wind Industry Council launch £3.5m project
Marine12 Jun 2023
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Celtic Sea surveys to get underway this summer as The Crown Estate signs new contracts
Marine7 Jun 2023
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The Crown Estate updates developers on plans for Celtic Sea floating wind
Marine26 May 2023
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UK offshore wind reaches new record high and on track to generate enough to meet electricity needs of half of UK homes
Marine27 Apr 2023
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Statement on the Offshore Wind Champions report
The Crown Estate6 Apr 2023
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Statement on Crown Estate Scotland’s INTOG leasing round
The Crown Estate24 Mar 2023
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Vijay Bharadia appointed to The Crown Estate Board
The Crown Estate23 Mar 2023
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The Crown Estate and Crown Estate Scotland launch first market engagement on Carbon Capture Utilisation and Storage
Marine7 Mar 2023
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The Crown Estate marks a landmark year for £50m scheme to support responsible development of offshore wind across the UK
Marine1 Feb 2023
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The Crown Estate seals landmark agreements for offshore wind energy to power 7 million homes
Marine19 Jan 2023
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The Crown Estate accelerates plans for floating offshore wind in the Celtic Sea with multi-million pound programme of marine surveys
Marine20 Dec 2022
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Locals to have say on future of Regent Street
Property & Places7 Dec 2022
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Stormzy and Amazon Music +44 open a unique pop up on Regent Street
Property & Places25 Nov 2022
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The Crown Estate brings innovative and sustainable focussed Christmas pop-ups to London
Property & Places21 Nov 2022
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His Majesty The King will take on the role of the ranger of Windsor Great Park
The Windsor Estate14 Nov 2022
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Offshore Wind Evidence & Knowledge Hub enters Discovery Phase on road to streamlining consenting process through data
Marine4 Nov 2022
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The Crown Estate bolsters Development team
The Crown Estate24 Oct 2022
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The Crown Estate updates developers on latest steps in the leasing process for floating wind in the Celtic Sea   
Marine10 Oct 2022
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The Crown Estate diversifies offer with experiential leisure brands
Property & Places5 Oct 2022
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The Crown Estate confirms areas selected for 2021/22 marine aggregates tender round
Marine29 Sept 2022
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The Crown Estate and BMAPA release annual Area Involved report and 2022 Aggregates Review
Marine22 Sept 2022
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Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
The Crown Estate8 Sept 2022
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The Crown Estate and Lone Design Club launch immersive pop up focussed on sustainability
Property & Places9 Aug 2022
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Anne Kavanagh and Clare Shine appointed to The Crown Estate Board
The Crown Estate22 Jul 2022
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Government approves 8GW of offshore wind in major milestone for renewable energy
Marine19 Jul 2022
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Statement from The Crown Estate in response to the publication of the Holistic Network Design by National Grid ESO
Marine7 Jul 2022
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The Crown Estate announces areas of search to support growth of floating wind in the Celtic Sea
Marine5 Jul 2022
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The Crown Estate announces Gus Jaspert as Managing Director of its Marine portfolio
The Crown Estate17 Jun 2022
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The Crown Estate announces £312.7 million net revenue profit for 2021/22
The Crown Estate16 Jun 2022
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Statement on NSTA announcement of a CCUS licensing round
Marine14 Jun 2022
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Vispring announces first-standalone store globally
Property & Places13 Jun 2022
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The Crown Estate commits £50million to accelerate the UK’s offshore energy ambitions and protect the marine environment
Marine6 Jun 2022
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The Crown Estate welcomes Google back to the West End for a pop-up at 55 Regent Street
Property & Places20 May 2022
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The Crown Estate seeks views on proposed surveys to accelerate implementation of Celtic Sea floating wind
Marine20 May 2022
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New international research paves the way for offshore wind to deliver biodiversity net gain
Marine18 May 2022
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The Crown Estate’s 2021 Offshore Wind Report reveals UK industry united in race to net zero
Marine18 May 2022
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The Crown Estate has appointed Clare Harrison as Development Director, as it looks to kick start its development pipeline in London
The Crown Estate16 May 2022
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The Crown Estate and Crown Estate Scotland announce renewed collaboration to unlock the potential of carbon storage
Marine29 Apr 2022
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Latest signings strengthen Heddon Street’s place as a vibrant alfresco food hub in the heart of the West End
Property & Places26 Apr 2022
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New study illustrates scale of potential for the development of UK offshore wind
Marine25 Apr 2022

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