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Free-range eggs can return to UK shelves from May 2

Free-range eggs will soon return to UK supermarket shelves as measures which were introduced to curb bird flu cases are due to be dropped. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) announced the mandatory housing course of ...

25 Apr 2022 at 17:55

Government is failing to lead on cutting carbon emissions, say MPs

The Government has been accused by MPs of failing to give an effective lead on cutting damaging greenhouse gas emissions, despite having set a legally binding target of net zero emissions by 2050. The Commons Public Accounts Committee said ...

02 Nov 2022 at 02:00

Environmentalists blast UK deposit return scheme which does not include glass

The UK Government has announced plans for a deposit return scheme to help consumers “easily” recycle empty drinks cans and bottles. But the plans, announced by the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), have been ...

20 Jan 2023 at 12:28

Government plans falling short of net zero farming pledges, report finds

The Government’s plans on reducing greenhouse gas emissions from farming and land use fall short of pledges made in its original net zero strategy, according to the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF). The organisation said on Friday that ...

28 Apr 2023 at 12:25

Unlimited fines for environmental polluters, Government confirms

Environmental regulators will be able to charge polluters unlimited penalties for causing damage, the Government has confirmed. The current limit of £250,000 is to be scrapped following a consultation with “widespread public support”, ...

12 Jul 2023 at 10:54

Give protected status to traditional pie and mash, campaigners urge

Campaigners hope to secure protected status for traditional pie and mash to celebrate the “original fast food” and its London origins. Conservative former minister Richard Holden and producers have made representations to the ...

22 Oct 2024 at 12:11

Anger over water bills hike which campaigners say will not solve sewage crisis

Campaigners have reacted with fury to a deal for water companies which they claim will continue “profit for pollution” of rivers and seas. Regulator Ofwat has announced household bills in England and Wales will rise by an ...

19 Dec 2024 at 10:11

Water companies to face ‘strictest targets’ on sewage pollution under new plan

Water companies in the UK are set to face the toughest targets on pollution from sewage spills under a new plan announced by the Government. Ministers appear to have bowed to pressure amid growing calls to clamp down on ...

26 Aug 2022 at 19:28

Three quarters of precious habitats and wildlife unmonitored in past five years

Three quarters of England’s most precious habitats, wildlife and natural features have had no recent assessment to see if they are thriving or struggling, figures show. Conservationists warned “wildlife could be ...

28 Dec 2024 at 00:01

One in four sea swimmers put off by sewage discharges, say Lib Dems

Almost one in four UK sea swimmers is being put off from taking a dip because of sewage, according to a new poll from the Liberal Democrats. Just over 30% of UK adults said they go sea swimming during the ...

31 Jul 2023 at 00:01

New water efficiency label under plans to protect supplies and cut energy bills

Dishwashers, taps and washing machines could have to carry mandatory water efficiency labels under plans to protect supplies and cut energy bills. The labels could save 1,200 million litres of water a ...

02 Sept 2022 at 01:01

Paul Gambaccini: I’ve had to break up mating urban foxes due to ‘shocking’ noise

Paul Gambaccini has complained that he has had to break up urban foxes mating outside his home because of the “shocking” noise they make. The radio presenter compared the noise to the “sound of ...

08 Feb 2024 at 14:10

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