UK to ban plastic wet wipes sales
UK Environment Secretary Steve Barclay announced a ban on the sale of wet wipes containing…
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UK to halt water boss bonuses over environmental breaches
The Environment Secretary has announced a crackdown on water company executives' bonuses…
Water companies face fines for poor customer service
Water companies can be fined up to 10% of their turnover for poor customer service, as new…
UK unveils ambitious nature package ahead of COP28
The UK Environment Secretary has announced a nature package, featuring initiatives like a…
Environment Secretary resigns in Cabinet reshuffle
Environment Secretary Therese Coffey resigned from her position as part of Prime Minister Rishi…
MP failed to disclose £70k Shell shares during Environment Secretary role
Tory MP Theresa Villiers did not declare ownership of over £70,000 in Shell shares while…
New boss for Environment Agency – Philip Duffy takes the helm
Former Treasury executive has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of the Environment…
Single-use plates and forks to be banned in England
The move could come before the end of 2023
MPs hit out at “culture of delay” putting UK environmental goals on hold
The Environmental Audit Committee has pointed out that several 'green' policies and…
Industry slams reported ‘anti-solar’ government plan
The new Environment Secretary is allegedly considering tightening planning rules for solar…
