England

Fraction of budget spent on soils in England despite importance for combatting floods and boosting food security, Sustainable Soils Alliance warns

Study of land registry data reveals thousands of new homes have been built in flood prone areas, and could also be denied insurance

The Environment Agency, Forestry Commission and Natural England have voiced strong support for several key recommendations outlined in today’s Committee on Climate Change land use report

A Deposit Return Scheme enabling the take back of used bottles and drinks cans could deliver a huge economic boost, CPRE claims

Businesses urged to improve water management, as Environment Agency warns of a possible drought this summer

Swedish renewable energy firm in negotiations with Peel Ports to invest in Norfolk coastal town, potentially creating 150 jobs

Research led by Town and Country Planning Association claims most new local plans in England not adequately addressing emissions or adaptation

New guidelines also explain how some recycled items need to be disposed of in certain ways

WRAP has unveiled guidelines to improve consistency of England's recycling collections, but will it be enough to boost recycling rates?

Industry and government-backed guidelines set out three core collection systems aimed at boosting quantity and quality of recycling