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Labour and green groups describe measures as 'damp squib', arguing it does not go far enough to protect and restore habitat-rich carbon stores

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

Government takes next step towards delivering landmark Environment Bill with unveiling of plans for new Local Nature Recovery Strategies

Some 90 projects aim to support 2,500 jobs and plant one million trees with grants from Defra's latest funding round

None of England's nine water and sewerage firms achieved all environmental expectations between 2015 and 2020, watchdog reveals

Defra has reiterated its intention to ban rotational burning on peat bogs, but has still yet to offer a timetable of action

Environmental groups can apply for up to £5m of funding from Green Recovery Challenge Fund, as government seeks 5,000 green jobs boost

Food redistribution charities urged to apply for funding to help prevent 14,000 tonnes of surplus food going to waste amid Covid-19 disruption

Ban on single-use plastic items aims to 'strike the right balance' between green benefits and disability rights, government says

As government launches latest clean air funding round, Environment Minister Rebecca Pow calls on businesses to join the likes of Uber, Engie, and Philips in backing new initiative