Defra

Michael Gove admits Defra is likely to have to hire thousands of new staff to keep up with Brexit-related planning demands

Defra poised to unveil new wave of plans to boost recycling rates, but campaigners warn any deposit return scheme has to be comprehensive

But latest move from Defra disappoints campaigners by failing to move forward with plans for nationwide diesel scrappage scheme

Think tank welcomes Defra's post-Brexit farming subsidy plan, but says more focus needed on sustainable food production

Government plans to leave European nuclear agreement after Brexit suffer setback as Peers vote through amendment that would allow for a pause until alternative arrangements are agreed

Michael Gove's speech to the Prosperity UK conference - in full

Environment Secretary says government commitment to improving environment means leaving 'the statute book in a better state than we inherited it'

Four select committees issue joint report accusing government of being more concerned with 'box-ticking' than adequately tackling air quality crisis

£125,000 awarded to 14 projects that are set to explore innovative approaches for tackling litter blight

EEF's Brad Deane suggests a 'polluter pays' approach could be used to cut harm from woodburners