Defra

Policy

Study: Millions of NHS patients registered at GP surgeries facing 'toxic air'

New analysis by UK100 green cities network shows 17.9 million NHS patients in England are registered at GP practices that exceed WHO guidelines

clock 11 February 2019 • 3 min read

Biodiversity

Brexit could be good for UK environment, says top government adviser

Dieter Helm says withdrawal from common agricultural policy could safeguard natural world

clock 08 February 2019 • 4 min read

Recycling

MPs press for ban on plastic exports as concern over ocean pollution grows

Cross-party MPs are backing an early day motion calling for a complete ban on plastic waste exports to the developing world

clock 07 February 2019 • 3 min read

Policy

'Not good': Natural Capital Committee gives UK green progress scathing review

'Substantive action is now very urgent' if government is to meet natural environment pledge, declares independent advisory body

clock 06 February 2019 • 6 min read

Supply chain

Save our fruit and veg: Study warns of major climate threat to UK crops

Report recommends consumers and food sector shift towards more local and seasonal produce in order to help secure supplies of potatoes, wine, carrots and fruit

clock 05 February 2019 • 4 min read

Policy

Michael Gove launches £10m drive to boost access to nature

Government's 'Year of Green Action' aims to boost environmental action and awareness among Britons

clock 01 February 2019 • 3 min read

Legislation

Agency protecting English environment reaches 'crisis point'

Natural England struggling to protect important sites after suffering budget cuts

clock 30 January 2019 • 5 min read

Legislation

Government urges businesses to prepare for 'no deal' Brexit chemicals rules

Thousands of businesses advised on steps they should take to 'minimise any disruption in the event of a no-deal Brexit'

clock 23 January 2019 • 3 min read

Legislation

Tech businesses need a stronger Environment Bill

TechUK's Susanne Baker argues the business case for a more robust and ambitious Environment Bill is hugely compelling

clock 17 January 2019 • 3 min read

Policy

Environmental Audit Committee demands 'Paris Agreement for the Sea'

'Stop using our seas as a sewer', MPs urge government

clock 17 January 2019 • 2 min read