To meet environmental and climate targets, the Government predicts that 1.6 million hectares of England’s land may need to change its use by 2050.

Environment Secretary Steve Reed will set out proposals for the long-awaited land use framework on Friday.

Keep Britain Tidy surveyed hundreds of miles of rural and urban sites to gain insight into the level and type of litter found across England.

The Energy Secretary was quizzed over reports the Government will back a third Heathrow runway amid concerns over compatibility with UK climate plans.

Proposals to build one of the UK’s largest industrial livestock farms have faced major opposition from locals and campaigners.

While companies will legally have to comply with UK equality laws, business groups and experts warn a culture shift could be felt.

Ed Miliband and Chris Stark addressed concerns that new energy infrastructure projects could effect food security and nature restoration.

The measures aim to reduce the impact that detonating old unexploded ordnance and installing turbines can have on marine animals.

The project comes as part of wider efforts to tackle climate change and bring communities closer to nature.

Energy Secretary Ed Miliband said he was ‘wary’ of a ban without being able to guarantee that greener alternatives would be cheaper by the deadline.

Experts urge investors to prepare for a hotter world as US firms increasingly turn away from environmental, social and governance initiatives.

The measures were announced on Tuesday in a bid to prevent the spread of the disease to the UK.

Campaigners are warning tourists heading to Europe and beyond that travel businesses are still putting financial gain above animal welfare.

Chief commercial officer Ashwin Prasad said the industry needs a clear vision for sustainable agriculture.

Scientists have now confirmed that the widely-used weed killer was not effective on Italian ryegrass found in multiple fields on a farm in Kent.

The Environment Secretary set out reforms to boost profitability in the farming sector as the Government stands firm on agriculture property relief.

Environment Secretary Steve Reed announced the reforms as part of a ‘new deal for farmers’ on Thursday but anger over last year’s budget continues.

Government climate advisers said the UK can ‘absolutely’ meet its targets for 2030 and 2035, but it currently remains off track.

The fast fashion retailer was quizzed by the Business and Trade Committee amid reports of plants for a UK stock market float.

Conservationists are working to safeguard 10 species facing threats from climate change, habitat loss and human activities this year.