Brexit

Greener UK claims many UK protections on chemicals, nature, waste and air quality are weaker now than they were under the EU

Government confirms the Interim Office for Environmental Protection is to be up and running in July, as independent advisors warn Ministers against 'race to the bottom' on food and farming standards

Aldersgate Group makes the case that 'ambitious, well-designed and properly enforced environmental regulations' can drive the UK's economic prosperity in new analysis

EA chief executive Sir James Bevan argues strong environmental regulation crucial to post-pandemic economic recovery

BEIS confirms £22 floor price for carbon allowances at auction in new domestic emissions trading scheme

London's claim as a global green finance hub suffers Brexit blow as ICE shifts contract auctions for EU emissions trading system to Amsterdam

Environment Minister Pow argues delay to landmark legislation does not diminish government’s environmental ambition, but green groups have panned the move, claiming it is at odds with Ministers repeated promises to deliver a 'green Brexit’

BBC reports Nissan has concluded Brexit deal has secured long term future for Sunderland factory

Campaigners accuse Ministers of backtracking on environmental and election manifesto promises over alleged failure to match waste export policy with that of the EU

Audit by conservation group finds six out of 10 fish stocks in UK waters are being overfished or are already in a 'critical state'