England

Defra and Natural England have two months to respond to allegations before Office for Environmental Protection decides on next steps

Troubled water industry needs 'fundamental change' to help it combat chronic sewage, drought, planning, and underinvestment challenges, government-appointed Commission warns

Proposed reforms to BNG rules and local planning process spark fierce criticism from environmental groups

Natural England publishes new open-source England Peat Map, which shows vast majority of carbon-rich habitats are in a dry or degraded state

Government launches consultation over proposals to streamline permitting requirements for activities related to waste, water and flood risk

Changes under Simpler Recycling plans are designed to boost recycling rates, deliver cost savings, and reduce waste sent to landfill

Government claims move would protect a further 146,000 hectares of the carbon-rich wildlife habitats across the country

Latest household waste and recycling data comes as Environment Secretary Steve Reed reiterates call to 'end Britain's throwaway society'

Storm overflow figures 'still a long way off where we need to be', latest Environment Agency update confirms

Shock resignation comes just a day after Transport Secretary unveiled 'promising' vision for integrated transport across England