Environment

Councillors were told to support local people and businesses rather than an industry 'fooled by tech billionaires'

MSPs have accused Ministers of failing to consult farmers on the change

Latest study finds connecting and restoring nature are high on priority list as well as greater access to countryside

Ahead of the Chancellors Budget, new analysis has revealed a £2 billion funding gap for England's agri-environment schemes

Solar panels, battery containers, substations and a data centre will sit across two sites, connected via overhead powerlines and underground cable sections

After severe drought was declared in parts of England last week, water companies have been called to give updates on measures they are taking to protect supply

The report found that too often the experience of farmers, landowners and gamekeepers was 'ignored or overlooked' by government and its agencies.

Six counties placed on alert as reservoirs and water resources remain worryingly low

A flood action advice hub alongside a resilience taskforce have been launched this week as the Government looks to improve flood defence

The Environment Agency has declared drought in the Yorkshire area due to a lack of spring and summer rainfall