Defra

A year on from the launch of its Environmental Improvement Plan, Defra announces new measures to protect land and sea

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Government confirms flagship scheme will go live on 12 February after initial 'January 2024’ timeline slipped

Government sets out plans to move away from system where water companies 'self-monitor' whether their activities align with environmental rules

Green Finance Institute launches free guidance to help farmers navigate emerging world of carbon credits, biodiversity net gain schemes, nutrient neutrality rules, and the government's green subsidy regime

Farmers set for uplift in green farming subsidy payments, as well as expansion of incentives to support agroforestry and improved cycle and pathway maintenance

Major new report from Environmental Audit Committee warns the UK impact on global forests per tonne of product consumed is higher than that of China

Households no longer have to pay to dispose of DIY waste at council recycling centres in England

Government seeks views on range of proposals to give manufacturers and retailers of electrical appliances and vapes greater responsibility for recycling these items

Hotly-anticipated Land Use Framework setting out vision for farming and food had been slated for publication this year, but is now not expected until 2024