Green Brexit

Is the UK's trade deal with New Zealand its 'greenest ever'? Farmers and green groups are far from convinced

Policy

Is the UK's trade deal with New Zealand its 'greenest ever'? Farmers and green groups are far from convinced

Environmental groups and National Farmers Union united in criticism of UK-New Zealand trade deal, which government hails one of its ‘greenest ever’

clock 01 March 2022 • 7 min read
'Benefits of Brexit': What's in the government's post-Brexit scorecard for the environment and climate?

Policy

'Benefits of Brexit': What's in the government's post-Brexit scorecard for the environment and climate?

The government dedicates six pages of its new report into the benefits of Brexit to net zero, climate, and environment policy - but do Ministers' boasts stand up to scrutiny?

clock 31 January 2022 • 10 min read
'Unwelcome Christmas present': How the new UK-Australia trade deal is fuelling deforestation fears

Politics

'Unwelcome Christmas present': How the new UK-Australia trade deal is fuelling deforestation fears

Farmers and environmental groups hit out at terms of free trade deal they warn risks undermining UK environmental standards

clock 17 December 2021 • 8 min read
'Momentous day': Environment Bill finally becomes law, but green groups warn of 'gaping holes' in UK legislation

Legislation

'Momentous day': Environment Bill finally becomes law, but green groups warn of 'gaping holes' in UK legislation

Legislation finally secures Lords' approval but Greener UK warns 'gaping holes' in environmental protections remain

clock 09 November 2021 • 6 min read
UK-Australia trade deal: Anger grows at decision to water down climate pledges

Policy

UK-Australia trade deal: Anger grows at decision to water down climate pledges

Miliband: 'This is simply a massive betrayal of our country and our planet'

clock 09 September 2021 • 5 min read

Policy

Are Brexit energy negotiations slowing the UK's net zero drive?

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

clock 18 June 2021 • 8 min read

Legislation

'Destructive': UK-Australia free trade deal sparks outrage from environmental groups

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

clock 15 June 2021 • 7 min read

Politics

'Legacy of weakening': Is the government failing on its 'green Brexit' pledges?

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

clock 16 March 2021 • 5 min read

Politics

Sustainable Farming Incentive: Defra plots first post-Brexit green farming subsidy pilot

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

clock 11 March 2021 • 4 min read

Policy

Could a greener post-Brexit trading policy soon take shape?

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

clock 02 March 2021 • 7 min read