Concerns over rescue deal could mean Thames Water is nationalised IN FULL The Independent UK · Jun 16
Thames Water edges closer to nationalisation amid minister’s concerns over rescue deal Environment secretary Emma Reynolds is understood to be concerned the deal places an ‘undue’ burden on taxpayers The Independent UK · Jun 16
Thames Water rescue in doubt as Government ‘raises objections over deal’ Emma Reynolds is said to have written to Ofwat warning the current bid tabled by Thames Water creditors would place an ‘undue burden’ on customers. Evening Standard · Jun 16
Brent crude falls to three-month low below $80 as Iranian oil tankers ‘resume shipping’ – as it happened Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news The Guardian - UK · Jun 16
Are You Ready for Britain's Next Big Crisis? Experts Warn a Food Emergency May Be Closer Than You Think Experts warn Britain could face a food crisis driven by climate change, inflation and fragile supply chains, urging reforms to prevent shortages. International Business Times UK · Jun 1
Trophy hunters bring bodies of lions and bears to the UK – despite repeated pledges to ban imports Exclusive: Permits were also given for hunting trophies of critically endangered black rhinos and cheetahs, Africa's most endangered big cat The Independent UK · Jun 1
Worsening climate extremes putting British way of life at risk – advisers The Climate Change Committee set out targets for Government to invest in air conditioning, flood defences and water efficiency to protect Britons. Evening Standard · May 19
Starmer latest: Wes Streeting to visit PM for No 10 showdown over Labour division ahead of King’s Speech More than 100 Labour MPs have signed a statement urging Sir Keir Starmer not to stand down The Independent UK · May 12
Read Tom Rutland statement in full after quitting as ministerial aide amid mounting pressure on Starmer Tom Rutland resigned as PPS to Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds on Monday The Independent UK · May 11
Government aides quit as scores of Labour MPs call for Starmer to resign Joe Morris and Tom Rutland, who served as parliamentary secretaries to Wes Streeting and Emma Reynolds, stood down on Monday. Evening Standard · May 11
Saplings in prisons and bogs on military ranges: Labour’s plans for nature-friendly state land Exclusive: Minister says proposals show government’s ambition, as it faces unprecedented pressure from Greens The Guardian - UK · May 4
Opposition parties ‘playing silly political games’ calling for PM to face probe Sir Keir Starmer is facing mounting pressure over revelations about Lord Peter Mandelson’s vetting process. Evening Standard · Apr 27
Senior Labour figures say call for new Mandelson investigation is a ‘political stunt’ Conservatives expected to push for privileges committee involvement in a Commons vote on Monday The Guardian - UK · Apr 27
Angela Rayner's allies should stop plotting to topple Keir Starmer, says minister as PM fights to stay in No10 ‘Labour doesn't win elections very often. Let's not squander this opportunity to change the country for the better,’ says Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds Evening Standard · Apr 27
Evening Standard · Apr 11 Golden eagles could be reintroduced to England with new funding, ministers say The bird of prey was virtually wiped out in England by sheep farmers and gamekeepers in the Victorian era.
The Independent UK · Apr 11 Golden eagles set to make comeback in England after 150 years For the past 150 years, only a few pairs have been sighted in England
The Guardian - UK · Apr 11 Golden eagles could be reintroduced to England after more than 150 years Study identified eight areas that can sustain a population and government has given £1m for recovery programme
Evening Standard · Apr 8 Ministers unveil plans for faster approvals for nuclear and aviation fuel plants The Environment Agency will take the helm as ‘lead environmental regulator’ for Sizewell C and Lighthouse Green Fuels.
The Independent UK · Apr 2 Ministers pledge £90m to help save birds, beavers and beetles from extinction Wildlife populations in the UK have fallen by a third since 1970 and one in six species are at risk of extinction
Evening Standard · Mar 20 Trump lashes out at Nato allies as 'cowards' as UK dragged into his Iran war for allowing US planes to use RAF bases The US president has previously singled out Britain for particularly strong criticism
The Guardian - UK · Mar 18 Government to lift paywall from large parts of the Land Registry Exclusive: finding out who owns land will become simpler under plans to make the best use of green spaces and hit net zero targets
The Times of India · Mar 15 UK government plans police-style powers for Environment Agency to crack down on waste crime The UK government is considering granting enforcement officers of the Environment Agency (EA) police-style powers to strengthen the crackdown on waste crime, including fly-tipping and illegal dumping, ministers announced ahead of the upcoming Waste Crime Action Plan.
The Independent UK · Mar 14 Fly-tipping drivers warned they risk losing their licence under new government proposals The government is drawing up plans to tackle fly-tipping and this could soon impact drivers in the UK
The Guardian - UK · Mar 14 ‘The sums don’t add up’: UK farmers struggle as Iran war drives up costs Prices of crucial farming inputs such as fuel and fertiliser skyrocketed just before the spring planting season