News
The latest news and press releases from Ordnance Survey
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OS named future operator of National Underground Asset Register
Geospatial Commission appoint Ordnance Survey to operate the National Underground Asset Register, with the service transitioning to public beta in spring 2025.
Helping the emergency services support a safer Britain with new detailed location data
Emergency services will be given even greater support to carry out their critical tasks with the latest release of detailed location data from Ordnance Survey.
Ordnance Survey builds on military heritage with new Armed Forces network
Ordnance Survey is proud to announce its new Armed Forces Network and the ceremonial signing of the Armed Forces Covenant.
The ‘Big Walk’ is here
A ‘walking census’ on National GetOutside Day (Sunday September 29) has been announced to capture as much data as possible about Britain’s walking habits and preferences.
OS opens its first shop in GO Outdoors store in York
Dedicated retail area located in Europe's largest outdoors centre
Ordnance Survey joins forces with Digital Task Force for Planning
Ordnance Survey joins the Digital Task Force for Planning to collaborate on digital planning innovation and promote transformative changes for the benefit of the public.
OS creates deeper and richer buildings data for Great Britain
OS has developed an enhanced buildings dataset for Britain with contributions from UKBuildings, a land and buildings data solution from global data analytics provider Verisk.
Be the first to find a mystery trig pillar on Saturday and bag yourself £1,000
Ordnance Survey has launched a new social media challenge based on its much-loved trig pillars.
Major new safety feature in OS Maps could save your life
OS Maps app’s new feature Locate Me – successor to popular OS Locate – has been added into Britain’s number one navigation app.