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The government insists its plans are on track, but with just weeks to go before the UK leaves the EU farming subsidy regime, campaigners and farmers alike are 'hugely concerned' about the lack of clarity over what comes next

Natural Capital Committee again warns there has been virtually no zero progress against the government's own biodiversity, water, air, and soil quality goals

Farmers, opposition MPs and environmental campaigners accuse government of broken promises after failing to back UK food and environmental standards in farming legislation

New study from the Nature Friendly Farming Network draws on evidence from 43 farms to warns sector is at risk of wave of bankruptcies unless practices change

Firms including Tesco, Nestle and Waitrose want UK government proposals expanded to encompass all deforestation, not just that defined as illegal

New Defra backed scheme will see housing developers fund new projects to tackle nitrate pollution in the Solent

Latest Greening Government strategy points to demanding new sustainable procurement rules for IT suppliers

Applications open for latest round of Air Quality Grant scheme for council projects in England

Defra announces plan to double 5p plastic bag charge and extend levy to all retailers from next year

Government unveils proposals designed to help curb deforestation linked to demand for forest-related products from UK consumers