As the Queen announces that government will ‘reduce the use of plastic carrier bags’, industry calls for more bag charge details.

The Welsh Government is calling on stakeholders to submit their thoughts on the country’s new fly-tipping strategy.

Department for Communities and Local Government Minister, Brandon Lewis MP, makes recycling blunder on national TV.

Europe’s largest annual environmental conference, Green Week, is to begin tomorrow, with delegates focusing on resource efficiency.

England’s quarterly recycling rate shows little sign of improvement, while green waste recycling falls by 11 per cent.

The Department for Communities and Local Government says it will not provide financial help to Norfolk to help cover its waste contract costs.

Scotland’s Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment Committee approves carrier bag charge regulations.

Defra has made its unfinished TEEP guidance public, after receiving Environmental Information Regulations request.

Scottish Government launches consultation on draft subordinate Landfill Tax legislation to ensure it is ‘effective and efficient’.

Environment Agency job losses will be fewer than expected and biodegradable bags may eventually be included in bag charge, says Defra.