Federated Hermes and Finance Earth have been appointed to manage the public-private fund which aims to invest in nature protection and restoration efforts
Green groups warn delay is at risk of becoming 'the default culture' at Defra, as Environment Agency boss backs calls for environmental regulation 'done right'
Rishi Sunak has rounded out his first reshuffle with the reappointment of a number of experienced ministers to crucial green roles
Defra's decision to delay passage of nature targets into law sparks fierce criticism from campaigners
George Freeman also confirmed as Minister for Science, Technology, and Innovation, as Mark Spencer reappointed as Environment Minister
New PM signals return to commitments in 2019 Conservative manifesto including on fracking, green farming subsidy reform, and nature protection, but remains tight-lipped on onshore wind
New Prime Minister promises to place Conservative 2019 manifesto at heart of his administration as Grant Shapps replaces Jacob Rees-Mogg at BEIS
Public Accounts Committee (PAC) criticises Defra and the Environment Agency over 'slow and piecemeal' progress in tackling escalating waste crime
A new report from environmental NGOs concludes the government is failing to deliver on the 30x30 goal that it continues to champion on the global stage
The government's 'attack on nature' and its opposition to new solar farms could have serious consequences for the UK's long-term net zero strategy