The Government has announced plans to ban the use of so-called pet “shock collars” in England following pressure from campaigners.

MPs have accused ministers of dismissing expert advice to introduce a levy on takeaway coffee cups similar to the 5p charge on plastic bags.

Shadow Environment Minister Holly Lynch writes about the chaos which has seen thousands of homes without water over the last few days and halted production at firms like Jaguar Land Rover and Cadburys.

Michael Gove has attacked the water industry over tax avoidance in a damning speech to industry executives.

It is crucial that steps are taken before Brexit to better protect the UK’s marine environment once EU law no longer replies, says Dods Monitoring’s Mitch Adams. 

Writing for PoliticsHome co-chair of the APPG on Anti-Corruption, Rupa Huq MP, calls upon the Government to take stronger steps on establishing registers of beneficial ownership in our Overseas Territories to combat the dangerous illegal wildlife trade.

Green Party peer Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb reflects on her recent Lords question: 'Ensuring materials collected for recycling by local authorities are not incinerated'.

Michael Gove has outlined plans to move hundreds of millions of pounds in farm subsidies from the wealthiest farmers to pay for environmental schemes after Brexit. 

A top EU official today sparked a Twitter spat with Michael Gove after he bragged that the EU was “one step ahead of you” when it comes to banning single use plastics.

Plastic straws could be banned in Britain in a bid to reduce environmental damage, Michael Gove has suggested.  

MPs have criticised Philip Hammond for failing to call for evidence as part of the Government’s pledge to crackdown on single use plastics.

The UK’s largest dog welfare charity Dogs Trust calls on the Government to ban the sale of electric shock collars with #ShockinglyLegal campaign.

Farmers could get cash for being kind to animals, Michael Gove will say today.

In its report ‘Brexit: Trade in Food’, the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee has called on the Government to support the veterinary workforce to ensure it can meet the needs of the UK’s food industry post-Brexit.

A major project of up to £1.2 million aims to link up two treasured visitor attractions to create a wide expanse for people to explore and enjoy.

Labour has unveiled new plans that would strengthen tenants' rights to pet ownership in a bid to become the ‘party of animal welfare’.

Shadow Environment Minister Holly Lynch gives her response to the Government's 25 year plan for the environment and how it seeks to reduce plastic waste. She argues that 'if we are to get serious about tackling plastic waste we need action soon, and we need to be much more ambitious'.

The Chair of the Environment Committee has warned of an “agricultural crisis” as plummeting numbers of migrant farm workers has led to food “rotting in fields”. 

The British Plastics Federation (BPF) held an oversubscribed and highly successful Marine Litter event in London yesterday, at the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) opposite the Houses of Parliament. 

We’re delighted to see the Government putting laws in place banning puppy and kitten sales under the age of eight weeks as this will positively benefit their welfare, as will ensuring they must be seen with their mothers at the point of sale.

Responding to Michael Gove’s call for evidence on banning third party puppy sales, and the raft of measures laid in Parliament today, the President of the British Veterinary Association John Fishwick said:

Ministers are considering a ban on the sale of puppies in pet shops and from other third party dealers, Michael Gove has said.

Former Minister and Tesco Director writes ahead of her Lords Question today on 'Reducing the use of plastic and ensuring the maximum amount is recycled'.