The Environmental Services Association (ESA), the voice for the UK’s resource and waste management industry, today reacted to Michael Gove’s recent report of the independent review of waste crime in England. 

Scottish Tories have warned Theresa May not to betray fishermen amid fears European trawlers could still have access to UK waters after Brexit.

Businesses who trade in food, chemical and animal products have been held back in their Brexit preparations because of “excessive secrecy at the centre of government”, MPs have said.

Conservative MP for St Austell and Newquay Steve Double writes following a debate that he led this week in Westminster Hall on e-petition 222715 relating to plastic-free packaging for fruit and vegetables. 

The leading European event focused on the recycling and recovery of used plastics, IdentiPlast, is returning to London on 7 and 8 March 2019. Under the overarching theme of 'Plastics, Sustainability and Society', the event will bring together industry representatives from all over the globe.

Labour MP Chris Williamson writes ahead of his Westminster Hall debate on badger culling.

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has received recognition from a pan-European association which accredits organisations which themselves quality assure higher education institutions and degrees.

A post-Brexit trade deal with the US will lead to a “huge decline” in food safety in Britain, a former environment minister has warned.

A site which was once characterised by the din of mining machinery is set to become full of the soothing sounds of nature.

Scottish Labour MP Martin Whitfield writes on the topic of his Westminster Hall debate today: 'Effect on the timber industry of the UK leaving the EU'.

Abi Bunker, Director of Conservation at the Woodland Trust has said:

The Campaign to Protect Rural England responds to the Budget and expresses disappointment at the Government’s support for large new road-building projects.

The Environmental Services Association (ESA), the voice for the UK’s resource and waste management industry, today welcomed announcements in the Budget to tax plastic packaging that contains less than 30% recycled content. 

Dods Monitoring's Mitchell Adams reviews the Illegal Wildlife Trade Conference in London and global efforts to end poaching and the trade in illegal wildlife goods.

The British Safety Council is pleased that air pollution is being taken seriously by the Government, but we must remember that clean air is also an occupational issue.

The British Veterinary Association president writes following a recent parliamentary briefing event discussing challenges for the UK veterinary community and he repeats BVA calls for vets to be added to the shortage occupation list.

Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee Chair, Neil Parish MP, writes that 'it was the Conservative Government of 1956 who introduced the first ever Clean Air Act' and he calls on the Chancellor to 'demonstrate that it is the Conservatives who care about cleaning up our air – as was the case in 1956'.

Plastic straws, drink stirrers and cotton buds could all be banned within a year under a government drive to stop waste clogging up rivers and seas, Michael Gove has announced.

A Cabinet minister has warned Theresa May against extending the Brexit transition period if it means forcing the UK to abide by EU fishing rules for longer.

Ministers have been urged by MPs to ensure there are no new petrol or diesel cars allowed onto the road by 2032.

National pet charity Blue Cross is encouraged by a report released today which calls for an independent review of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 and further research into whether banning breeds is an effective method for protecting the public and preventing dog attacks.

With the fireworks season fast approaching, vets are encouraging owners to start preparing their pets now to prevent possible distress.