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Taskforce led by several Tory MPs proposes sweeping regulatory reforms to support net zero and green farming – but green businesses remain concerned

EA chief executive Sir James Bevan argues strong environmental regulation crucial to post-pandemic economic recovery

The Prime Minister is right to say the UK has some of the most ambitious environmental legislation in the world, but as a new report reveals many of those rules are going unenforced

Jeremy Corbyn reportedly blames Conservative deregulatory agenda for lack of progress in cross-party Brexit talks

When even the government is admitting its deregulation target is silly, it's probably time to can it, argues David Powell

EXCLUSIVE: Deregulation target is inconsistent with government policy to tackle climate change and protect the environment, critics say

David Powell argues that just like the late, great Paul Daniels the government is using distraction techniques to divert attention from the trick that is being pulled

Well-design environmental regulations can boost business investment in innovation and skills, improve products and infrastructure, and increase competitiveness, analysis suggests

Often portrayed as a barrier to growth, well-designed environmental regulations can in fact result in a range of positive economic outcomes, argues The Aldersgate Group's Nick Molho