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Woodland birds in quickening decline in UK, with risk of extinctions, say experts

Campaigners call for urgent action after data shows almost all bird types reducing in abundance

The Guardian - UK

Beef, soy and palm oil products linked to deforestation still imported into UK

Campaigners accuse government of failing to stick to promises made at Cop26 climate summit in 2021

The Guardian - UK

England to diverge from EU water monitoring standards

Exclusive: campaigners fear less rigorous methods could lead to more pollution in rivers and waterways

The Guardian - UK

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Data says thousands of banned dogs living in British homes with owners

Most of the dogs are in England and are pit bull terriers.

The Independent UK

Labour’s Defra team vows to get tough on pollution and protect farmers

Strategy for governing includes taking on firms that contaminate environment and getting supermarkets to pay fair price to farmers

The Guardian - UK

New single-use plastic ban takes effect in England – here's why its impact may be limited

Single-use plastic and packaging has become an essential part of our lives. In the UK, households collectively throw away an estimated 100 billion pieces of plastic packaging each year.

The Conversation

Doubts UK Government will set up deposit return scheme by 2025 deadline

THE “onus” is on the UK Government to make a success of the deposit return scheme (DRS) but Scottish ministers are “cynical” that they will…

The National (Scotland)

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What a load of rubbish! Truth behind Rishi Sunak’s ‘seven bins’ and ‘meat tax’ claims

PM accused of inventing ‘straw men’ and playing politics with climate change

The Independent UK

Scottish Government to be involved in key talks on banning XL bully dogs

THE Scottish Government is set to be involved in key talks around banning American XL bully dogs with other nations of the UK.

The National (Scotland)

Toxic chemicals banned by EU since Brexit still in use in UK

Exclusive: EU restricts use of eight chemicals, with 16 more in pipeline; UK has two under consideration

The Guardian - UK

Filthy sewer overflow scandal: Ministers may have breached environmental laws, warns eco-watchdog

Investigation launched into Environment Department, Environment Agency and regulator Ofwat

Evening Standard

Alister Jack snubs THIRD Holyrood committee – this time over Deposit Return Scheme

ALISTER Jack has refused to appear at a Scottish Parliament committee to give evidence on the delayed Deposit Return Scheme (DRS).

The National (Scotland)

The great food waste scandal: 2.9 m tons of produce being dumped in landfill

Just a tiny percentage of the £750m subsidy for waste plants would help alleviate the daily battle for millions of struggling families

Evening Standard

Owner of Geronimo the alpaca says she is still fighting for justice

Helen Macdonald is seeking closure and answers two years after her animal was euthanised by Defra

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The Guardian - UK

Beavers are back – but scientists fear Defra’s silence on protection deal

Return to the wild will boost biodiversity, but government accused of backing out of scheme

The Guardian - UK

Ex-environment secretary to take role at UK waste firm fined for polluting water

George Eustice given consultancy job with Augean, which had to pay £36,000 after groundwater contaminated

The Independent UK

Government criticised for ‘outrageous’ U-turn on badger cull as fresh plans revealed

Exclusive: Consultation to start within weeks after estimated half British population of protected species wiped out

The Independent UK

Farmers ‘left in the lurch’ as post-Brexit payments delayed

Sector bosses angry at ‘lack of progress’ in replacing nature-friendly EU subsidies in UK

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The Guardian - UK

Farmers in England unsure what to plant as post-Brexit payments delayed

Latest blow to sustainable farming incentive for nature recovery prompts warnings of ‘tough autumn’

The Guardian - UK

Watchdog gives George Eustice strict rules for new consultancy firm

Former environment secretary must gain permission for each new client to avoid giving ‘unfair advantage’

The National (Scotland)

Tory MSP pans 'unhelpful' UK Government after repeated Holyrood snubs

A TORY MSP has criticised the UK Government after it repeatedly snubbed a key Holyrood committee ...

The Guardian - UK

Fury as national health check of England’s waters faces six-year wait

Exclusive: Assessment that used to happen annually will now take six years despite rising concerns

The Guardian - UK

Theresa Villiers had £70,000 in Shell shares while environment secretary

MP failed to reveal shares in oil company for more than five years despite disclosure rules

The Independent UK

Senior Tory Theresa Villiers had £70k undeclared shares in Shell while environment secretary

MP was head of the environment department under Boris Johnson

The Guardian - UK

Record number of English and Welsh councils use private firms for litter fines

Fears grow that some are adopting unscrupulous tactics to profit from people, with penalties set to rise

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