Natural Resources Wales declares drought status for parts of the country, as Thames Water joins seven other water companies in imposing hosepipe bans

Series of innovative projects secure funding to support development of infrastructure to enable zero emission flights from UK airports

Andy Burnham announces latest appointments to key green economy roles, as Number 10 confirms Environment Minister Mary Creagh and Energy Minister Lord Whitehead have left government

Energy giant announces plan to repower famous wind farm near Glasgow, as Centrica confirms life extension for two nuclear power plants

Court confirms watchdog has the authority to pursue criminal proceedings against former employees accused of trying to manipulate water tests

Forecasts suggest crop harvests are likely to be hit hard by record-breaking high temperatures and dry conditions

Andy Burnham continues his shake-up of government with wave of junior ministerial appointments

Government announces it to cut bus fare cap by a third from next year, as part of latest efforts to boost green transport and ease cost of living pressures

Cornwall Insight calculates decision to remove VAT from electricity will save average household £44, but bills are still set to climb two per cent due to rising gas prices

July saw only three per cent of the average rainfall, leading to restrictions on water use for millions of people, as water industry raises alarm over strain on supplies from data centre development