Defra

Post-junk mail era awaits as Defra and direct marketing industry launch website where you can opt out of all advertising mail

New initiative to encourage councils to improve recycling services for smaller firms

Charles Clover's Blue Marine Foundation seeks to set up UK marine protected areas funded by government and industry

Move raises questions about legality of UK's time extension to meet European PM10 limits

UK particulate filter manufacturer also reveals it is developing lower-cost NOX filter

Government says poor performance of European standards for cars will make it too difficult to achieve nationwide compliance with NO2 air quality limits

Former energy and climate change spokesman replaces Lord Henley, who moves to the Home Office

Judge rules case must be heard before the end of the year to determine whether government has failed to protect people from air pollution

But retailers argue educating customers about expiry date labeling system will be more effective than "blaming" businesses