Lords block government plans to scrap 'nutrient neutrality' rules

James Murray
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Lords block government plans to scrap 'nutrient neutrality' rules

Peers defeat amendments that would have effectively removed nutrient neutrality rules for housebuilders, throwing government plans into disarray

Ministers' controversial plans to remove 'nutrient neutrality' rules for new housing developments have been blocked, after the House of Lords last night inflicted two defeats on the government. Peers...

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