Defra

Key environmental departments back Osborne's decision to slash spending across Whitehall

George Osborne delivered a raft of green spending cuts and policy announcements in his spending review - BusinessGreen delivers the need-to-know guide for green business

"Rather than building the low carbon infrastructure fit for the future, the Chancellor has doubled down on building the infrastructure of the past"

Osborne will deliver the results of his spending review during the Autumn Statement today - BusinessGreen rounds up what it could mean for the green economy

Environment Minister hints at plans to slash number of different recycling systems from around 300 to just five or six

Defra says UK sourced 72-93 per cent of palm oil from sustainable sources last year, as ZSL expands tool to help investors navigate market

Government failure to act 'immediately' to Supreme Court's April ruling puts it in breach of legal decision, argues ClientEarth

New Aldersgate Group report argues natural capital presents excellent investment opportunities for UK businesses

Economists at the charity estimate fresh cuts to Defra could amount to 57 per cent budget reduction in real terms

Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs one of four key departments to agree to steep budget cuts over next four years as part of Chancellor's austerity drive