Respected environmental campaigner to take up role at independent advisory body, as questions over budget cuts and post-Brexit position continue
Government confirms influential environmental campaigner is the front-runner to replace Andrew Sells
Natural England struggling to protect important sites after suffering budget cuts
Prime Minister says government could legislate to strengthen environmental and workers protections post-Brexit, as she seeks to secure parliamentary support for revamped deal
James Cross steps down as CEO, as Chairman Andrew Sells prepares to retire in the New Year