Defra

Department fails to respond to reports that new Environment Secretary Owen Paterson is sceptical on the scientific consensus on manmade climate change

This is anything but a 'no change reshuffle' for green businesses, some important questions need answering

Calls grow for Environment Secretary Owen Paterson and Energy Minister John Hayes to clarify their position on key green issues

BBC reports David Cameron has sacked environment secretary Caroline Spelman, as reshuffle speculation mounts

Environment Commissioner Janez Potočnik warns of stark contrast between member states with strong and weak waste management policies

Provisional figures confirm recycling rates inched up last year as levels of waste being sent to landfill plummeted 11 per cent

But environment minister reveals government could replicate levy that has been pioneered in Wales and Ireland

Environment Minister promises renewed ambition from Defra on everything from plastic bags to air pollution

Environment Minister raises prospect of beefed up approach to waste policy, including landfill bans and plastic bag tax