Defra

Terry A’Hearn of WSP Environment & Energy says the government should overhaul environmental regulations to support green businesses

Who said what in the world of green business this week?

Veolia executive calls for a more joined up approach to green regulation as part of Red Tape Challenge

Environmental policy raodmap issued in response to business demand for clarity to underpin private sector investment

New report challenges Defra impact assessment suggesting costs of mandatory reporting would exceed benefits

Who said what in the world of green business this week?

Defra prepares response after green group launches judicial review accusing government of failing to protect people from air pollution

Jessica Shankleman asks if it's time to force retailers to stop handing out plastic bags to customers

WRAP figures show retailers handed out more single-use carrier bags in countries without legislation

But response to Commons Energy Committee downplays prospect of offshore shale gas extraction