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Single-use plastic plates, cutlery, expanded and extruded polystyrene cups, food, and beverage containers set for ban in latest government proposals, but campaigners urge Ministers to further strengthen recycling and re-use policies

New funding available for new clean technologies, such as solar powered electric fences and chemical-free disinfection systems

Projects eligible for funding must aim to tackle climate change and generate revenues

The charity network has already raised nearly all of its target £30m in just one year, and has now started work on 35 recovery projects across the UK

Former fisheries minister is promoted to minister of state at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra)

Social Market Foundation report argues UK has potential to lead global race to bring alternative proteins to market

UK's hedgerow network is the nation's 'largest, most connected nature reserve' and could help create thousands of green jobs, according to new study

Funding expected to see thousands of hectares of vital peatland restored across England

Defra confirms it will consult on banning plastic plates and cutlery, as it works towards goal of preventing all avoidable plastic waste by 2042

Defra confirms wave of amendments designed to strengthen biodiversity targets, curb water pollution, and safeguard independence of Office of Environment Protection