Defra

Blanket ban to be imposed on three specific neonicotinoids in the UK to help protect pollinators estimated to support £500m in annual economic benefits

Andrew Morlet, former chief executive at the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, appointed as chair of new group

New legislation and guidance to give National Parks and National Landscapes clear mandate to widen public access to nature and better protect trees, peatland, and wildlife

Office for Environmental Protection warns Defra, the Environment Agency, and Ofwat could face court action unless immediate efforts are made to remedy alleged breaches of laws governing sewage overflows

Material Focus warns 'big puff' vapes could see the UK still facing an avalanche of vape-related e-waste

Defra confirms 2024 has seen the third lowest production for wheat, barley, oats and oilseed rape since modern records began in 1984

The government's Food Security Report points to a worsening outlook that suggests a major overhaul of domestic and global food systems is urgently needed

Aldersgate Group urges government for bold leadership and clear policy support in 2025 and beyond to unlock the potential of a nature-positive economy

Defra says changes to e-waste rules will ensure online suppliers pay 'fair share' towards costs of collection and recycling

Coalition of leading environmental groups calls on government to boost funding for Environmental Land Management Scheme