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Defra

'Full of holes': Why green groups are calling for reforms to 'failing' Biodiversity Net Gain scheme

Biodiversity

'Full of holes': Why green groups are calling for reforms to 'failing' Biodiversity Net Gain scheme

Analysis by Wildlife and Countryside Link finds only a fraction of expected land has been supported for nature recovery through the Biodiversity Net Gain scheme since its launch last year

clock 06 February 2025 • 7 min read
Government promises 'record investment in flood defences across the country'

Risk

Government promises 'record investment in flood defences across the country'

Defra confirms plans for over £2.6bn of investment in 1,000 flood defence projects that aim to help protect up to 66,500 homes

clock 05 February 2025 • 5 min read
Land Use Framework: Government launches 'national conversation' on land use

Policy

Land Use Framework: Government launches 'national conversation' on land use

Major consultation exercise aims to shape new strategy to ensure UK delivers on food security, clean energy, nature, and housing goals, but government promises it 'will not tell people what to do'

clock 31 January 2025 • 8 min read
Defra confirms plans to launch deposit return scheme in 2027

Recycling

Defra confirms plans to launch deposit return scheme in 2027

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

clock 27 January 2025 • 5 min read
Defra rejects farmers' bid for emergency use of bee-killing pesticide

Biodiversity

Defra rejects farmers' bid for emergency use of bee-killing pesticide

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

clock 24 January 2025 • 5 min read
Greater Manchester gets green light for £86m clean air scheme

Investment

Greater Manchester gets green light for £86m clean air scheme

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

clock 24 January 2025 • 4 min read
Defra announces new rules to curb offshore wind noise pollution

Wind

Defra announces new rules to curb offshore wind noise pollution

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

clock 21 January 2025 • 3 min read
Defra launches PackUK to deliver Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging regime

Recycling

Defra launches PackUK to deliver Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging regime

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

clock 21 January 2025 • 3 min read
'Substantial challenges lie ahead': Pressure mounts on government over 'worrying' prospects for England's nature

Biodiversity

'Substantial challenges lie ahead': Pressure mounts on government over 'worrying' prospects for England's nature

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

clock 16 January 2025 • 10 min read
'Without nature, we cannot have long-term food security': Defra promises 'new deal' for farmers

Biodiversity

'Without nature, we cannot have long-term food security': Defra promises 'new deal' for farmers

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

clock 09 January 2025 • 7 min read
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