Greener UK ‘Earlier this month, the government launched a consultation on its draft policy statement on five environmental principles intended to place environmental considerations at the heart of policy making. While we welcome this intent, there are concerns that the statement, as drafted, will limit rather than enhance environmental ambitions. It contains multiple qualifications on […]

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The Environment Bill was due to have its Report Stage and third reading on Tuesday 26 January 2021, however the government instead tabled a motion to carry over the Bill to the Second Parliamentary Session due to exceptional pressure on the Parliamentary timetable as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.  The government says that carrying over the Bill will allow for […]

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