Michael Gove

Legal challenges against controversial plans will now be considered in a three-day hearing

Friends of the Earth and South Lakes Action for Climate Change allege government's decision to approve mine in December was illegal

Developers will have to show how their housing and commercial plans will achieve a 10 per cent net gain in biodiversity from November 2023 under new rules

Campaign group has formally filed its application in the High Court to challenge the government’s decision to grant planning permission for a new coal mine in Cumbria

Legal action to be launched against government's controversial decision to green light plans for a new coking coal mine in Cumbria

Opposition confirms it would would look to block opening of controversial coal mine, as reports reveal planning inspector has spoken of anguish over pit closures

The levels of anger and frustration across the green movement are unprecedented, and with good reason

Politicians, business leaders, and economists unite in condemnation of the government's decision to approve the first new UK coal mine in 30 years

Government argues coal mine would be compatible with net zero goals, but MPs across political spectrum condemn move as a 'backward step' for UK climate action

Decision over whether to give green light to new coking coal mine now set for December following yet another delay