Environmental Protection
Keep up to date with what’s happening to the world around us.
A ban on the sale of all plastic-containing wet wipes will come into force in England from spring 2027, when government will also consider a manufacturing ban Find out more
The grant for councils to tackle air pollution has fallen to £1.5 million in 2024/25, representing a 99.4% reduction in funding from a high of £225 million in 2020/21 Find out more
Arable crops, field vegetables and livestock feed are hit by one of worst harvests on record amid calls for more support for farmers and changes to food system Find out more
