OEP
Legislation
But long-term targets on water quality, air pollution, biodiversity, and waste prompt calls for greater ambition from environmental and business groups
16 March 2022
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6 min read
Policy
Green Alliance celebrates launch of Office for Enviornment Protection, arguing body must be 'proactive and fearless' in enforcing environmental regulations
25 January 2022
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3 min read
Politics
The Environment Act 2021 provides for the establishment of an independent public body to oversee the government’s environmental actions
18 November 2021
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2 min read
Biodiversity
Cornerstone of government's post-Brexit green governance legislation on course to become law in the autumn – but concerns remain
26 May 2021
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4 min read
Policy
Government confirms the Interim Office for Environmental Protection is to be up and running in July, as independent advisors warn Ministers against 'race to the bottom' on food and farming standards
02 March 2021
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7 min read
Politics
Environment Secretary George Eustice reveals that acting chief regulator at Ofqual is the government's leading candidate to become chair at post-Brexit green watchdog
09 December 2020
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3 min read
Legislation
Key amendments are needed to deliver a world leading environmental regime and an investible proposition for business, argues Nick Molho of the Aldersgate Group
24 February 2020
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6 min read
Legislation
As the government's flagship post-Brexit green legislation makes its way through Parliament, there are a number of ways it must strengthened, argues Ruth Chambers of Green Alliance
20 February 2020
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4 min read
Policy
BusinessGreen rounds up the crucial green questions and issues which will need resolving before the UK exits the EU at the end of 2020
31 January 2020
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18 min read
Legislation
Flurry of announcements as government confirms plans for Green GB Week, tables Environment Bill, and promises fresh action on transport emissions
15 October 2019
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8 min read
