24 Jun 2021
Work by Professor Peter Hammond published in a scientific journal is covered in the Guardian. It has prompted a meeting between him and Rebecca Pow, the Defra Minister responsible. Water Briefing ‘Government to hear evidence that unlawful discharge of raw sewage into rivers at least 10 times greater than prosecutions suggest. The Government is due to […]
14 Mar 2019
Defra ‘The Government has today (13 March) confirmed that new developments must deliver an overall increase in biodiversity. Following our consultation last year, the Chancellor confirmed today in the Spring Statement that the government will use the forthcoming Environment Bill to mandate ‘biodiversity net gain’ – meaning the delivery of much-needed infrastructure and housing is not at the expense […]
14 Mar 2018
Tackling the plastic problem Published 13 March 2018 HM Treasury A call for evidence on using the tax system or charges to address single-use plastic waste This call for evidence will explore how changes to the tax system or charges could be used to reduce the amount of single-use plastics we waste by reducing unnecessary […]
20 Nov 2017
You can’t move for articles and news on plastics in the ocean. The topic has gone exponential. The chancellor will announce in his budget a consultation on how tax might help curb this ever growing mountain of plastic. Chancellor to announce call for evidence on possible measures to cut use of plastics such as takeaway […]