
Concerns over cutting of EU red tape to drive economy
RSPB claims that UK government is carrying out “an unprecedented attack on nature and the laws that protect it”
England still has no plans to ban single-use plastic
Report shows that while most EU countries are making progress on driving out single-use plastics, England is trailing behind
Sewage sampling for polio expands beyond London
Most people are vaccinated in the UK so risk of paralytic polio is low, say experts
Increase in youth vaping causes concern
NHS Digital survey shows that nearly one in ten 11-15 year olds are vapers
Plans to introduce decent standards in PRS a step closer
‘Private rented homes are more costly to heat and at a higher risk of disrepair and damp’
Bird flu threatens UK sea bird populations
Unrestricted movement of poultry and poultry products is fuelling spread of bird flu in UK
Nearly a quarter of sewage discharges went unmonitored in 2021
Liberal Democrat analysis says there will be around 325,000 sewage dumps every year by 2030
UK water environment in ‘critical state’ following drought
River flows have dropped dangerously low while reservoir levels have also declined
UK faces ‘humanitarian crisis' from rising energy prices
NHS Confederation says climbing energy costs could widen health inequalities