A tax on burning waste is being considered by the government as a way to increase plastic recycling.

Chair of the Environmental Audit Committee Mary Creagh argues the Government should follow parliament's lead and be bolder on plastic waste.

British Veterinary Association (BVA) President John Fishwick praised Scotland for implementing policies that prioritise keeping animals happy, healthy and safe during his speech at BVA’s annual Scottish Dinner on Tuesday 15 May.

There is “no doubt” food prices will rocket after Brexit if the UK fails to secure a free trade deal with the European Union, a cross-party group of peers has warned.

NOAH has welcomed Defra proposals for the future for UK food and farming as a progressive step towards improving animal health, welfare and sustainability. The consultation will incentivise methods of farming that reduce animal disease and monitor animal health and welfare.

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has urged government to fulfil its promises on maintaining and improving animal health and welfare in its post-Brexit agricultural policy.

Legislation making CCTV mandatory in all abattoirs in England has come into force from today.

By planting a tree for the Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy MPs can both demonstrate their support for the Commonwealth and help save the world’s forests, writes Frank Field

Michael Gove has ditched plans for a blanket ban on controversial electric shock collars for cats and dogs.

PoliticsHome speaks to the water client director for SNC-Lavalin’s Atkins business in Scotland, Northern Ireland and the North of England about the latest developments within the water industry to improve client outcomes and customer service.

Householders who illegally dump rubbish face fines of £400 under new government rules. 

Plastic straws and cotton buds are set to be banned in England from next year in the latest Government bid to protect marine life.

Environment Secretary Michael Gove has called on football chiefs to play their part in slashing the massive amount of plastic waste caused by big games.

Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee Chair Neil Parish MP writes in advance of his debate on Reducing fly-tipping, with in excess of 1 million cases reported in 2017 in England alone.

Theresa May will urge Commonwealth countries to ban single-use plastics and microbeads as she announces a £60m drive to clean up the oceans.

Michael Gove is facing the wrath of ministers over his plans for a so-called “Green Brexit” as his colleagues in cabinet fear an increase in red tape.

The UK’s water regulator has called on Michael Gove to hand them more powers in a bid to tackle companies who put “financial engineering” ahead of consumers.

Wildcats could be reintroduced to the English countryside in an effort to reduce the grey squirrel population, it has been reported.

Aviation minister Baroness Sugg has announced plans to make the sector ‘greener’ by cutting down on plastic used on flights.

Ministers will introduce a ban on ivory sales to crackdown on the "abhorrent" trade, Michael Gove has said.

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 materials, which aims to boost recycling rates for all drinks containers. 

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.