Defra

Commission kicks off long-awaited legal proceedings over UK's failure to comply with air quality rules

Protections for parts of Somerset, Kent and Devon worth millions of pounds were planned but not delivered

But agency confirms redundancy programme will recommence once floods have subsided

New rules requiring recycling sorting firms to undertake regular quality checks could help improve UK recycling rates

Environment Agency and government trade blows as swathes of southern England face severe flood warnings

Communities Secretary announces new funding for clean-up, but fails to mention escalating climate risks

Erroneous claim of 5p charge cutting emissions equivalent of 2.2m cars 'symptomatic' of a struggling department, critics say

Controversial Environment Secretary hails the impressive performance of green retail firms

Critics blame 'climate sceptic' environment secretary for drop in funding to prepare country for impacts of global warming

In an embarrassing u-turn, government admits flood spending over the current four years will reach £2.34bn, down on the £2.37bn recorded during the previous four years