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.

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

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.

Theresa May is under pressure to ban eating dogs in Britain, after it emerged that the practice is increasing.

The BPF launches the industry's vision for minimising marine litter and ensuring no plastic packaging reaches landfill by 2030, but argues that "a plastics tax wouldn’t just harm efforts to tackle plastic waste, it would cause significant damage to a great British industry".

A former minister has accused Downing Street of withholding details of its plans on how to handle a no deal Brexit.

Major water company chief executives have been called in by Michael Gove to explain why they have not met targets to clamp down on leaks.

Leaving the European Union without a deal could see the cost of fruit and vegetables soar, a former trade minister has warned.

The number of heat-related deaths in the UK will treble by the middle of the century if the Government fails to prepare, MPs have warned.

Coca-Cola Great Britain has today announced a partnership with Merlin Entertainments, to offer people 50 per cent off entry to some of the UK’s most popular family attractions, in exchange for used plastic drink bottles. 

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has voiced concerns for the welfare of badgers who may be trapped in cages for long periods of time in cull areas in England.

With the EFRA committee calling for an consultation to be held on the possibility of banning the import and sale of fur in the UK, Dods Monitoring's Alex Tiley examines the future of the industry. 

MPs have urged the Government to consider banning the sale of fur after it emerged that current rules around labelling are not being enforced.

UKLPG, the trade association for the LPG industry, is calling on the Government to remain committed to its Clean Growth Strategy objectives following its response to the Energy Company Obligation ECO3 consultation which was published yesterday (19th July). 

Sustainable Packaging Strategy Ambition: To recover all of our packaging so that more is recycled and none ends up as litter

Forcing housebuilders to fit infrastructure for charging electric vehicles is among plans to be unveiled as part of a major Government transport strategy.

Becky Thwaites, Head of Public Affairs at Blue Cross pet charity reflects on a recent Westminster Hall debate on pet theft.