Defra

UK Deposit Management Organisation Ltd to manage flagship scheme to incentivise recycling of single-use plastic and metal drinks containers

NAO warns insufficient investment and repeated delays mean sector will struggle to deliver 30 new water infrastructure projects

Grant schemes aims to support range of innovative agriculture projects to reduce on-farm emissions and boost food security

Heads of 32 UK conservation groups write to government calling for major changes to flagship Planning and Infrastructure Bill in order to avoid weakening nature protections

Government launches consultation over proposals to streamline permitting requirements for activities related to waste, water and flood risk

Open letter from farmers and politicians also calls for SFI budget to be reopened and expanded in order to provide certainty and support for nature-friendly farming

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