Food production must take precedence over solar farms, with the best agricultural land protected to enable food security, says government.
Thames Water attempts to push through controversial water recycling project
Thames Water is attempting to push through a controversial water recycling scheme that campaigners say will increase pollution in the river.
Water polluters could face ‘unlimited’ financial penalties
Water polluters can be hit with unlimited financial penalties from today as the government scraps a £250,000 cap.
Waitrose welcomes Defra’s decision to reconsider mandatory food waste rules
Waitrose has welcomed Defra’s decision to reconsider mandatory food waste reporting, describing it as ‘the right thing to do morally’.
Steve Barclay: Ecoveritas urges Defra to ‘stay the course’ on environmental reform
Steve Barclay has replaced Thérèse Coffey in the latest cabinet reshuffle – but what are the industry’s reactions to the newest Defra appointment?
