British shoppers' addiction to new clothes is putting the future of the planet at risk, according to MPs.

IKEA UK and Ireland today unveils its ‘Last Straw’, to inspire the nation to take small steps which have a positive impact on the planet. IKEA has immortalised its ‘Last Straw’ in an installation at the Design Museum in London, to symbolise the end of an era of single-use plastics.

People found guilty of abusing animals could now face five years behind bars instead of just six months, Michael Gove has announced.

A puppy should never be bought on an impulse or without proper research, the Animal Welfare Foundation (AWF) and the British Veterinary Association (BVA) are reminding prospective dog owners, as stronger animal licensing and breeding regulations come into effect in England today.

Britain is leading the world in cutting carbon emissions to tackle climate change while boosting economic growth, writes Claire Perry

The Go-Ahead Group, one of the country’s largest bus and rail operators, has today unveiled the UK’s first air filtering bus that makes the air around it cleaner as it travels – allowing the surrounding community to breathe easier.

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has issued a position statement concerning the impact of a ‘no-deal’ scenario on the UK veterinary profession and associated sectors. It details a number of concerns regarding the potential risks to animal welfare and public health due to the impact on the veterinary workforce.

Jeremy Corbyn will today vow to bring an end to the "greed is good" culture which led to the financial crash 10 years ago.

Michael Gove will call on world leaders to support giving nearly a third of the world’s oceans protected status in a bid to curb the impacts of environmental damage.

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has responded to the Migration Advisory Committee’s (MAC) report on European Economic Area (EEA) migration, which makes a number of recommendations for a post-Brexit system for work-based immigration.

On Monday 10 September, The British Plastics Federation (BPF), in conjunction with Plastics Europe, held a Parliamentary Reception called ‘The Future of Plastics in a Sustainable Society’.

Food exports could face significant delays at the border under a no-deal Brexit because of "poor quality" planning by the Environment Department, spending watchdogs have warned.

Theresa May will today commit more than £100m towards low emission technology for vehicles in a bid to make Britain a “world leader” in the sector.

We must ensure that the opportunities afforded by data centres are not offset by their negative impact on climate change, write Antoinette Sandbach and Daniel Zeichner

Jeremy Corbyn has hit out at the water industry's "crumbling" infrastructure as it emerged the amount lost through leaks could fill Loch Ness.

Ellie Peake sits down with parliamentarians to find out more about the personal side of politics. This week, Green Party peer Jenny Jones on breaking the law, life as ‘a singleton’ in the Lords and why she ‘doesn’t do fear’

Theresa May is pushing ahead with plans to double the tax on plastic bags to 10p - despite opposition from Chancellor Philip Hammond.

Michael Gove has called on France’s authorities to better protect British fishermen following an extraordinary clash between them and their French counterparts over access to scallops.

Ministers are set to double the the 5p tax on plastic shopping bags to 10p, according to reports. 

British Veterinary Association President John Fishwick said:

“We support the principle that puppies and kittens should not be sold in pet shops and via third parties and recognise that a ban on third party sales could help limit the reach and activity of unscrupulous breeders. 

Pet shops will be banned from selling puppies and kittens in England under Government plans to end the "miserable" pet farming trade.

Philip Hammond is set to unveil new taxes on single-use plastics after a public outcry.

Last year, Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) unveiled its Sustainable Packaging Strategy – a long-term commitment to sustainability centring around real action.

460,000 houses being planned for land that will be released from the Green Belt, while the percentage of ‘affordable’ homes built continues to fall.