Defra

Every department will be pleading it is a special case, but if Cameron is serious about leading the "greenest government" ever, then spending on environmental programmes must be protected

Budget cuts confirmed at DECC, Defra, Carbon Trust and Energy Saving Trust

The Lib-Con coalition today released its programme for government - here, in full, are the environment, food and rural affairs policy plans

Lord Henley is contact point for many low-carbon businesses after taking responsibility for biofuels, waste and recycling, climate adaptation, and environmental regulation

Richard Benyon MP and Lord Henley complete the line up at new look Defra, as questions are raised over Caroline Spelman's record as agricultural industry lobbyist

Conservative MPs Charles Hendry and Greg Barker join Chris Huhne at the Department of Energy and Climate Change

Caroline Spelman appointed as Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Report concludes business waste programme lacks clear targets and reliable information

Report predicts increased use of biomass and combined heat and power systems could slow down improvements in air quality

Influential report calls for lifecycle approach