Rebel Tory MPs have called off their rebellion over fishing rights during the Brexit transition following a 10-minute meeting with Theresa May.

NOAH has welcomed the progress announced today on the agreement of how the UK will leave the EU, including transition terms.

A Conservative MP has warned that he will try to vote down the final Brexit deal unless it includes returning full control of Britain's fishing waters. 

Following the announcement of a call for evidence on tax changes to reduce single use plastics in the Spring Statement, the BPF Director General agrees that the time has come for Britain to move towards a circular economy.

Four House of Commons committees have joined forces to demand the Government addresses the “national health emergency” of poor air quality.

Blue Cross is pleased to see Westminster follow in the footsteps of Scotland and Wales and moving to ban the use of electric shock collars. 

Chris Sanger, EY’s Global Head of Tax Policy, comments on the consultation on plastic waste:

Philip Law, Director General of the British Plastics Federation, said:

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’.