Green Brexit

Report sets out the myriad ways ongoing discussions over Brexit climate and energy policy are affecting the UK's chances of meeting climate goals

Agreement announced today paves way to tariff-free trade with Australia after 15 years which farmers and green groups warn will undermine UK standards

Greener UK claims many UK protections on chemicals, nature, waste and air quality are weaker now than they were under the EU

Sustainable Farming Incentive trial to kick off later in 2021, as Defra develops new environmentally-focused approach for supporting farmers now the UK has left the EU

Government confirms the Interim Office for Environmental Protection is to be up and running in July, as independent advisors warn Ministers against 'race to the bottom' on food and farming standards

Audit by conservation group finds six out of 10 fish stocks in UK waters are being overfished or are already in a 'critical state'

On Christmas Eve the UK and EU averted a damaging no-deal scenario, but the resulting trade deal still leaves many outstanding questions about the UK's environmental policy prospects unanswered

Brexit deal finally brokered on Christmas Eve, but big questions remain over long term ramifications for environmental standards and green trade