Householders who illegally dump rubbish face fines of £400 under new government rules.
Councils in England will from today be able to almost double the maximum on-the-spot fine for littering.
The British Plastics Federation welcomes the Government’s announcement of a deposit return scheme and the fact it is going to include all...
Consumers could be forced to pay an additional 22p deposit for every bottle they buy at the till as part of a Government crackdown on waste.
Theresa May has come under fire from environmental groups for ditching a scheme to help diesel drivers get rid of their highly polluting vehicles...
From boosting energy efficiency to cutting out coal, Claire Perry says the UK government is leading the world on clean growth. The self-confessed...
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...
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...
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....
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...
Cats are wonderful animals and provide much love, support and companionship. It is sad they do not have the same rights as their canine...
Following the announcement of a call for evidence on tax changes to reduce single use plastics in the Spring Statement, the BPF Director General...
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...
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