Defra

With the government already under fire for its handling of the cladding scandal, MPs on the Public Accounts Committee have today warned Ministers must enhance the UK's approach to flood protection and risk management in preparation for escalating climate...

Defra confirms pilot project for landmark scheme will allow farmers to choose from a range of standards based on specific features of the natural environment such as grassland, hedgerows, water bodies or woodland

Natural Environment Investment Readiness Fund (NEIRF) promises £100,000 grants for woodland, peatland and habitat restoration projects that can then harness further private investment

UK flood defence plans once again called into question, as Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) committee calls for clear targets and long-term budget for resilience

MPs in Public Accounts Committee have urged government to 'move on from aspirational words' and start 'taking the hard decisions'

Proposals aim to offer households discounted insurance premiums alongside additional funds to make their homes more resilient

Campaigners welcome new ban on burning on blanket bog sites, but calls grow for government to extend the scope of planned legislation to include more types of peat and crackdown on peat-based composts

The Wildlife Trusts are exploring whether a 2018 decision from the UK Expert Committee on Pesticides could enable a legal challenge

New plan for England is updated to include fresh policy developments and reflect UK's 2050 net zero commitment

WWF calls on government to set legally-binding target to eradicate both legal and illegal deforestation from UK supply chains