Greener UK

Government again rejects Lords' attempts to add environmental protections to Retained EU Law Bill, but agrees to consult publicly over future changes to EU-derived law

EU Retained Law Bill proposes ditching around 300 green laws this year, while handing Ministers powers to 'weaken environmental rules with impunity' going forward, campaigners warn

But green groups and government watchdog the OEP warn environmental protections still under threat under government’s controversial Retained EU Law Bill

National Trust, RSPB, and ZSL among coalition of groups backing complaint to the Office of Environmental Protection over government’s failure to set new set of legal green targets

Long-awaited publication of government's environmental principles for policymaking triggers warnings from NGOs that green protections could now be watered down

Green Alliance celebrates launch of Office for Enviornment Protection, arguing body must be 'proactive and fearless' in enforcing environmental regulations

Farmers and environmental groups hit out at terms of free trade deal they warn risks undermining UK environmental standards

The Environment Act 2021 provides for the establishment of an independent public body to oversee the government’s environmental actions

Legislation finally secures Lords' approval but Greener UK warns 'gaping holes' in environmental protections remain

Campaigners express frustration with 'strengthened' Trade and Agriculture Commission unveiled by government to help maintain green standards in trade deals