News story: Stronger protections for the environment move closer as landmark Bill takes shape

New measures to enhance wildlife, transform our waste system and improve the resilience of water supplies set out in Environment Bill policy statement.




Consultation outcome: Biodiversity net gain: updating planning requirements

Seeking views on how we can improve the planning system in England to protect the environment (biodiversity net gain) and build places to live and work.




Consultation outcome: Waste and recycling: making recycling collections consistent in England

Seeking views on plans to make local authorities collect the same kind of materials for household recycling and on improving how businesses recycle in England.




Consultation outcome: Improving our management of water in the environment

Seeking views on proposals to modernise water regulation and allow better long-term planning of water resources and drainage.




Research and analysis: Air quality: Assessing progress towards WHO guideline levels of PM2.5 in the UK

Report examining the likelihood of meeting the World Health Organization’s (WHO) guideline levels for air pollution (PM2.5) in the UK by 2030.