The Latest Breaking News from Mary Creagh

UK has ‘no future’ if it fails to act on ecosystem collapse threatening national security

MPs demand publication of full report that outlines catastrophic consequences amid concerns for food security

The Guardian - UK · Jul 8

A cow was handed a waste carriers licence. Now MPs are calling for tighter checks

A cow, named Beau Vine, was recently granted a waste carrier licence prompting calls for more regulation

The Independent UK · May 17

New Bin Rules in England: The Full List of Items You Can No Longer Throw in General Waste

Discover how England's 'Simpler Recycling' reforms are changing waste management with new bin rules and a focus on boosting recycling rates.

International Business Times UK · Apr 1

Councils set for windfall under new recycling scheme

Companies will start paying fees from November, with charges varying depending on how hard the material is to recycle

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2025

Warning over environmental ‘vapocalypse’ despite ban on disposable versions

Campaigners are concerned consumers may notice no difference between single-use vapes and new models flooding the market.

The Independent UK · May 30, 2025

Natural England boss reveals concern over budget for nature restoration

The head of the Government’s official environment advisors said the expected tight spending settlement will pose ‘big challenges’ for nature recovery.

Evening Standard · May 30, 2025

Labour has denounced me as ‘deeply misleading’ on its planning reform. I wish that were true

Even it now admits that brick by brick, these proposals will wreck habitats. This could be Starmer’s most damaging mistake yet, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

The Guardian - UK · May 15, 2025

Government is gaslighting us on planning bill and nature

Letter: Ben Kite says a large number of experts and organisations are concerned about the bill’s environmental impact, in response to a letter by the nature minister

The Guardian - UK · May 5, 2025

Planning and infrastructure bill is not a ‘great nature sellout’

Letter: Mary Creagh MP responds to a piece by George Monbiot and says the bill is a win-win for people and for nature recovery

The Guardian - UK · Apr 30, 2025

Heather burning ban on peatland to be expanded under Government plans

Healthy peatlands can help tackle climate change, reduce flood risk, improve water quality and support rare wildlife.

The Independent UK · Mar 30, 2025