Defra

Changes due at Defra and DCLG as long-awaited reshuffle gets under way

European Court of Justice unlikely to decide case until next year, as UK admits it is continuing to breach safe pollution limits

New government rules requiring all listed companies to report their greenhouse gas emissions come into effect today - but is the market ready?

Owen Paterson, secretary of state for environment, food and rural affairs, says effects of global warming not all negative

England joins its progressive neighbours in confirming a five pence charge for plastic carrier bags

Environment Secretary Owen Paterson argues businesses and habitats stand to benefit from the government's new biodiversity offsetting plan

Campaigners angered by plans that would require firms to create new green spaces to "offset" impact of developments

Consultancy dismisses concerns climate sceptic non executive director Lord Turnbull could influence Defra study on impact of energy infrastructure on house prices

Institution of Civil Engineers warns delayed implementation of reservoir safety regulation is putting properties at risk

Campaigners accuse Defra of covering up pollution figures as it plans to close up to 600 stations in England to save money