Defra

Government promises to fast-track measures to streamline environmental rules for planning and infrastructure in response to Corry Review

Defra warns High Street shops and convenience stores that 'ban comes into force in just a few weeks'

Environment Agency boss to step down at the end of the year, with government confirming search for successor is to commence

Government claims move would protect a further 146,000 hectares of the carbon-rich wildlife habitats across the country

Latest household waste and recycling data comes as Environment Secretary Steve Reed reiterates call to 'end Britain's throwaway society'

Government identifies textiles, transport, construction, agri-food, and chemicals and plastics as sectors with most potential for major economic gains from driving out waste

Coalition of over 50 environmental and farming groups calls on government to retain nature-friendly farming budget following controversial decision to suspend key subsidy scheme

Government-backed principles aim to combat greenwashing and boost investor confidence in nature-based solutions, Biodiversity Net Gain, and other emerging nature markets

New government-led group comprising owners of 10 per cent of England aims to develop plans to help meeting UK's domestic and global biodiversity goals

New UK National Action Plan on Pesticides includes UK-wide goal to reduce environmental risk from pesticides by 10 per cent by 2030