Defra

Legislation introduced today paves way for long-awaited rollout of DRS that would incentivise consumers to recycle plastic drinks bottles and cans

Government bans emergency use of pesticide containing neonicotinoid Cruiser SB, but growers warn move exposes UK sugar beet crops to pests and disease

Plans for clean air zone dropped, as government approves proposals for new clean buses and green transport measures

Government says moves will better protect marine animals and help accelerate offshore wind development

Government unveils new scheme administrator that will lead efforts to reduce packing waste and promote use of recyclable materials under new regulations

Office for Environmental Protection warns government is 'largely off track' to meeting majority of legally binding nature targets, and time is rapidly running out to deliver on 2030 goals

Environment Secretary Steve Reed promises more support for sustainable domestic food producers, reforms to boost on-farm clean energy generation, and environmental protections in all future trade deals

The government is facing scrutiny from the environmental watchdog over its efforts to comply with statutory standards for seas and coastlines

The Wildlife Trusts new briefing calls on the government to show urgent leadership to protect farming, food security, and nature in England

New waste incinerators must be carbon capture ready and make use of residual heat if they are to receive planning approval, Defra confirms