George Eustice
The path to sustainable farming
Environment Secretary George Eustice's speech unveiling plans for overhaul of agricultural subsidy regime over the next seven years
Can the government deliver on its 'climate-friendly farming' promises?
As Ministers announce fresh details on the biggest shake-up in agricultural policy in 50 years, questions remain as to how effective promised subsidy reforms will prove
'Public money for public goods': Agriculture Bill becomes law
Landmark legislation passes into law, but concerns remain over how new Environmental Land Management System will be enacted
Brexit: October trade talks deadline stokes fears for environment
Green figures slam growing prospect of no-deal Brexit as 'seriously bad' for environment and COP26 climate summit
Plastic bags: Government confirms all retailers in England to levy 10p charge from April
Defra announces plan to double 5p plastic bag charge and extend levy to all retailers from next year
Government seeks legally-binding environmental targets from 2022
Defra promises 'robust, evidence led process' to set in statute air, water, waste and biodiversity targets by the end of October 2022
Defra plots green planning rules overhaul as it promises nature-friendly recovery
Environment Secretary George Eustice announces £9m for policy pilots as he promises to 'build back greener' after Covid-19 and Brexit
Environment Secretary George Eustice: 'Building back greener means what it says'
Environment Secretary George Eustice's speech at Green Alliance event setting out his vision for a green recovery from the coronavirus pandemic
We want nature-based solutions to be a core part of the COP26 agenda
Environment Secretary George Eustice’s address at the COP26 Business Leaders Event hosted the Council for Sustainable Business
Marian Spain confirmed as Natural England chief executive
Interim head of nature watchdog appointed to permanent role
Chancellor preps green taxes for Budget, as row with EU over environmental rules heats up
Chancellor Rishi Sunak is reportedly preparing series of new environmental tax moves in next month's Budget, as Westminster and Brussels draw red lines that are set to spark a major stand-off over green rules
'Reverse nature's decline': Government unveils sweeping farming subsidy reforms
Long awaited proposals for Environmental Land Management scheme announced, as government looks to reward farmers for environmental efforts such as tree planting, flood protection, and wildlife restoration
Climate resilience: Government urged to seize 'excellent opportunity' to deliver ambitious plans
Ministers should urgently 'make a clear statement of ambition' on climate and flood resilience, UK climate, infrastructure and insurance experts warn
Government announces crackdown on polluting home fireplace fuels
Most polluting fuels for wood burning stoves including coal and wet wood to be phased out from 2021-23 as part of crackdown on particle pollution
A harder rain's a-gonna fall
There have been repeated warnings about the UK's vulnerability to flooding - now the PM must put climate resilience at the centre of his 'levelling-up' agenda