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Defra moves to establish zero-tolerance policy on illegal waste, as government threatens to confiscate fly tippers' driving licenses

EXPLAINER: Green groups criticised the UK's first PFAS Plan for lacking ambition, but it potentially signals a 'big shift' in long-term policy direction - BusinessGreen unpacks what happens next

Competition regulator gives permission for four water companies across England to increase household bills beyond levels approved by Ofwat, as part of efforts to fund major infrastructure upgrades

New survey reveals majority of UK public believe food waste is inevitable and there is little they can do about it, despite rising costs

Watchdog warns government likely to miss its 2030 nature commitments unless it steps up efforts to properly implement habitat protection laws

More than 100 organisations, including retailers, food giants, farmers, investors and campaign groups join together to demand overhaul of UK food system through proposed Good Food Bill

Impressive growth in turnover and employment continues across the UK's low carbon and renewable energy industries, latest Office for National Statistics data confirms

Reforms to Sustainable Farming Incentive and funding for innovation projects welcomed by both farming and conservation groups

Almost 1,240 people reported falling sick after swimming in bathing waters hit by sewage releases last year, according to Surfers Against Sewage

Campaigner and broadcaster Chris Packham backs policy and says sometime 'hard choices' are needed