Government pushes reforms of ‘green tape’ in bid to boost growth and nature

The Government is backing reforms to environmental regulations in a bid to unlock growth and restore nature (Paul Marriott/PA) - (PA Archive)

The Government is pushing reforms to environmental regulations that aim to boost growth and nature and avoid repeats of the £100 million “bat tunnel”.

Ministers have said they will fast-track a number of recommendations in a government-commissioned review, which cautioned against a “bonfire of regulations” but called for reforms to guidance, regulators and the system.