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New government grant aims to help farmers reduce pollution and make better use of nutrients

National Audit Office warns the number of properties set to receive improved flood protection has been slashed by 40 per cent, leaving thousands of homes at risk

Lee Rowley named as 16th Housing Minister since 2010, as new Ministers appointed at Defra, the Department for Transport, and the Treasury

Therese Coffey replaced by Stephen Barclay, as Rishi Sunak launches wide-ranging reshuffle that is set to bring in a number of new Ministers to green roles

Defra says new 'simpler' system will tackle complexity and confusion, help boost recycling rates, and prevent 'excessive bins'

Households to face higher bills under water sector proposals to deliver record investment to tackle pollution and boost security of supply

New eco-labels could slash water use by 20 per cent by 2038 and save more than £250m on bills, government claims

Innovative projects to receive funding to develop technologies to predict strawberry yield, increase vineyard productivity, and optimise harvesting schedules

From 1 October 2023 businesses must no longer supply, sell or offer a range of single-use plastic items in England

New requirements to come into force from January 2024, as government moves to put ‘nature positive’ rules on a statutory footing