Defra

New report warns government progress on natural environment policies is faltering

Environmental Audit Commitment welcomes potential improvement to planning system, but warns ministers need to introduce more safeguards to controversial policy

New Defra figures reveal that 52 to 60 per cent of imported palm oil is certified by RSPO

Shadow Defra Minister Barry Gardiner warns failure to accept scientific reality is contributing to flood insurance plans that are not fit for purpose

Industry says plan to put more onus on businesses to drive down waste could threaten progress

Freedom of Information request reveals Owen Paterson is still yet to be briefed by chief scientist on climate risks

Organisation confirms 1,700 jobs are to be lost over 12 months following budget cuts

Lib Dem MP to take over resource management brief from Lord de Mauley, and will also be responsible for climate adaptation and flooding

MP for North Cornwall said to have good understanding of water stress, but Defra maintains no decision has been taken

Government set to provide loans to cover up to half the costs of installing on-site anaerobic digestors