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Government must ‘up its game’ on infrastructure investment by water companies

Environment minister Rebecca Pow said the Government is taking more action against water companies than ever before.

The Independent UK

One year on from the Clean Air Zone being paused, where are we now?

As we wait for a decision on the future of the Clean Air Zone one year after the plans were paused, Local Democracy Reporter Joseph Timan looks back at what happened and where we are now.

Manchester Evening News

Clean Air Zone charges 'highly unlikely' except in two Greater Manchester boroughs, Andy Burnham says

The government has asked Greater Manchester to analyse the impact of introducing charges on some vehicles in the city centre

Manchester Evening News

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The Mancunian Way: First impressions

Claim club makes Manchester look ‘seedy’ PLUS more evidence needed on plans for the CAZ

Manchester Evening News

Government could still require Greater Manchester to enforce Clean Air Zone charges

Greater Manchester has still not convinced the government that it will improve air quality enough without introducing charges

Manchester Evening News

Brits will be paid cash to recycle old bottles and cans - but not until 2025

Reverse vending machines will be introduced at places such as supermarkets - however the plan has faced some criticism for not being introduced until 2025 and not including glass bottles

Daily Mirror

Petition to strip royal loopholes from Scottish laws becomes Holyrood's most popular

A PETITION demanding the Scottish Government abolish royal exceptions and adaptations to legislation has become the most popular on Holyrood's…

The National (Scotland)

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Revealed: ministers sought Charles’s consent to pass conservation laws affecting his business

The government wrote to the then Prince of Wales in 2019, seeking approval for legislation that had implications for his estates

The Guardian - UK

Single-use plastic plates to be banned from October

Single-use plastic plates, cutlery and a host of other items are set to be banned in England from October, the Government has said.

Evening Standard

Single-use plastic plates and cutlery to be banned from October in England

Greenpeace says ban is ‘nibbling around edges of a giant problem’

The Independent UK

Single-use plastic plates, trays and cutlery set to be banned in England from October

But critics say the measures don't go far enough and consumers should be encouraged to move away from the 'throwaway' culture

Wales Online

Mother’s plea: ‘Back Ella’s law to help save lives from toxic air’

MPs and ministers urged to make protection from pollution a human right

Evening Standard

This Tory MP wants you to iron your Christmas wrapping paper

A TORY minister has urged cash-strapped Britons to recycle wrapping paper in a bid to promote a green Christmas.

The National (Scotland)

Tory minister tells Brits 'iron wrapping paper' to save cash as nurses get pay cut

Environment Minister Rebecca Pow posted a video of herself ironing her old wrapping paper to re-use it, adding: 'Obviously you have to be really careful, low low low heat on the iron, because one does not want any risk of fire'

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The Guardian - UK

Environment Agency to boost natural flood management after pilots

Agency aims to double the number of schemes it supports after success of £15m pilot projects

The Guardian - UK

Water company fines in England to be used for environmental improvements

Minister confirms pollution penalties will be ringfenced for environment rather than going to Treasury

The Independent UK

Most of England remains in drought despite recent heavy rainfall

Water companies are being urged to plan now to avoid water supply and environmental impacts next summer.

The National (Scotland)

Tory MP claims ban on hunting trophy imports is 'racist' as bill passes first hurdle

Both the UK Government and Labour backed the proposed ban after it was debated in the House of Commons on Friday as a Private Members Bill.

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The Guardian - UK

Rees-Mogg lambasts critics of EU laws bill after quitting government

Former business secretary tells opponents of bill they are fighting a Brexit battle all over again

Evening Standard

Live Sky News interview of MPs interrupted by Commons security after Greenpeace stage protest

A live TV broadcast of MPs speaking about new Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was interrupted by Commons security after a protest erupted in Parliament’s Central Lobby.

The National (Scotland)

Protesters 'break into Westminster central lobby' and disrupt Sky News

CLIMATE protesters have reportedly broken into the central lobby in Westminster.

The Guardian - UK

UK’s ancient woodlands at risk from investment zones, say charities

Exclusive: Concern over government plans to relax environmental and planning rules to lure business

The Guardian - UK

Liz Truss facing rural rebellion over anti-nature ‘growth’ push

Wildlife charities, Tory former ministers and millions of ordinary people raise alarm over environment

The Guardian - UK

Green charities urge millions of members to oppose Tories’ ‘attack on nature’

RSPB, National Trust and others call on supporters to write to MPs as they argue ‘nature is not a negotiable luxury’

The Guardian - UK

Kemi Badenoch backs net zero in Tory leadership climate U-turn

MP joins the four other candidates in saying they would not unpick UK’s environmental commitments

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