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Government confirms three new Highly Protected Marine Areas, but shelves plans for two further pilot sites sparking protests from green groups

Climate Change Committee warns carbon targets could be 'compromised by a decision to allow the importation of meat with a higher carbon footprint than our own'

Developers will have to show how their housing and commercial plans will achieve a 10 per cent net gain in biodiversity from November 2023 under new rules

Farmers in England encouraged to apply for Defra grants for new technologies and greener equipment that can boost food production, enhance animal welfare, and curb greenhouse gas emissions

Environment Secretary considering introducing larger fines and more immediate penalties for water firms that fail to stop raw sewage spilling into waterways

Forestry Commission confirms £30 per tonne reserve price for upcoming woodland carbon offset auction

New planning guidance announced by the Mayor of London will mean future developments have to include measures to mitigate impacts on air quality

Environment Minister announces fresh moves to tackle dangerous waste practices and pledges to end waste crime by 2043

From farming subsidy reform to the role of private investors, the government's new Environment Improvement Plan has significant implications for the green economy

Report warns UK is failing to mobilise sufficient investment in climate resilience measures