Defra

England sees single-use carrier bag supplies increase, ahead of the introduction of a five pence charge in October

Chancellor calls for government departments to draw up plans for potential 25 per cent and 40 per cent funding reductions, ahead of autumn spending review

Director General at the Rail Executive to take up top Defra post in the coming months

Unredacted version of controversial Defra report highlights environmental risks of shale gas

Information Commissioner says Defra "incorrectly withheld the information" from last year's paper on the impact of fracking

Shadow environment minister warns host of projects are yet to secure promised funding, but government insists it remains fully committed to £2.3bn six-year programme

Chancellor George Osborne unveils further cuts to government departments as part deficit reduction drive

New Defra minister will also take responsbility for flooding and the Environment Agency

Chief Secretary to the Treasury Greg Hands to request non-protected departments identify spending reductions that can take effect this year

Recycling industry warns progress on household recycling may have stalled