Defra

Projects smaller than 0.2 hectares will be exempt from BNG rules, while major energy projects will move within scope later this year

Government claims proposals will streamline process for securing environmental permits for clean technology and infrastructure projects in England, while maintaining nature and public health safeguards

Defra and Innovate UK award funding to range of technologies focused on delivering practical, nature-based solutions for the farming sector

Planning decisions for major clean energy projects to be accelerated by appointment of Environment Agency as single lead environmental regulator, according to Defra

Funding touted as 'largest ever investment in species recovery' aims to support reintroduction of endangered birds, mammals, and insects across the country

Long-awaited rules to standardise waste collections to cover food and garden waste, paper and card, dry recyclable materials, and residual waste

Agency reveals number of inspections more than doubled to over 10,000 last year, as crackdown on sewage pollution continues

Government-backed Nature Investment Standards aim to boost investor confidence in nature-based carbon credits, biodiversity net gain projects, and farming subsidy schemes

Public Accounts Committee claims Environment Agency and Natural England do not have powers and resources required to combat illegal waste dumping and sewage spills

Government confirms industry-backed group is to manage Packaging Extended Producer Responsibility scheme, as part of efforts to better incentivise firms to switch to sustainable materials