The Government should stop funding any projects that support coal production around the world, the Energy Minister has said.

Waste needs to be on the agenda on World Water Day 2018, according to CIWM and WasteAid UK, who have today (22nd March) issued a call to action to the UK Government with a detailed briefing paper on the relationship between solid waste management and the growing tide of marine plastics pollution.

After a long haul quizzing a ‘Truckers Tax’, and ploughing through UK poverty stats, government gets its just deserts as Lord Bassam’s free school meals motion passes

CPRE welcomes a new report looking at the future of our natural environment and needs of rural communities.

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. 

Cats are wonderful animals and provide much love, support and companionship. It is sad they do not have the same rights as their canine counterparts, writes Maria Caulfield

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.

A ban on wild animals in circuses has widespread cross-party support. Bringing the law up to date is long overdue, writes Trudy Harrison

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.