Watchdog raises concerns over government plans to fund proposed Office for Environmental Protection through Defra
The new green watchdog tasked with upholding UK environmental standards post-Brexit may struggle to maintain its independence if it relies on Defra for its funding, the National Audit Office (NAO) warned...
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