Government promises to bee nicer to bugs
DEFRA told to ensure pollinators are protected with surveys and less toxic pesticides
Tag: Defra
We’re a bunch of wasters!
The Isles of Scilly is the most wasteful area in England
Government’s own departments have failed on sewage overflows
Ofwat, Defra and Environmental Agency all failed to uphold their regulatory duty
‘UK water bills could rise to fund Thames Water rescue’
New proposals reportedly could lead to higher water bills across the UK to cover a potential…
UK farming’s net zero target under threat
The National Farmers' Union has raised concerns about achieving farming’s ‘net zero’ goal…
Prison sentences possible for UK water company executives
New legislation aims to tighten regulations on water companies, increasing enforcement powers…
Water bill payouts to double for poor service
The government has proposed doubling compensation for customers when water companies fail to…
NAO flags risks in government’s biodiversity scheme
The National Audit Office (NAO) has released a report expressing concerns about the potential…
Energy Secretary prioritises food security in solar plans
Energy Security Secretary Claire Coutinho has emphasised the need to protect prime agricultural…
Energy Secretary delays planning decision
Energy Secretary Claire Coutinho has postponed the decision on granting a development consent…
