Labour to be ‘party of the great British countryside’

New data released by the Labour Party shows that rural England is projected to lose more than £255 million this year alone.

Sharpest quarterly rise in pothole-related breakdowns on record

RAC patrols went to the aid of a staggering 4,694 drivers who had most likely broken down as a result of hitting a pothole in the first three months of 2021.

Playgrounds most popular spaces for outdoor play

A new national survey has found that free-to-access, public playgrounds are the most common places for children to play.

New £5bn ‘Project Gigabit’ launched

More than one million hard to reach homes and businesses will have next generation gigabit broadband, thanks to 'Project Gigabit’.

Children increasingly concerned over air pollution

Half of pupils are worried about air pollution near their school, while more than three fifths don’t think adults are doing enough to tackle climate change.

Target to cut carbon emissions to be brought forward

Boris Johnson is expected to announce new climate change commitments that will set the UK on course to cut carbon emissions by 78 per cent by 2035.

Clean air zones will make citizens healthier

Clean Air Fund says that clean air zones in UK cities will make residents healthier and wealthier by reducing nitrogen dioxide.

A review of the state of Britain's native woods and trees by the Woodland Trust has found only seven per cent are in a good condition.

Charity launches largest clean up event ever

Surfers Against Sewage has launched the Million Mile Clean, seeking to support 100,000 volunteers walking 10 miles whilst cleaning the places they love.

£8m for The Wildlife Trusts’ nature recovery plans

The Wildlife Trusts have raised almost £8 million following their 30 by 30 ambition to kickstart nature’s recovery across 30 per cent of land by 2030.

Increase in energy efficient homes across England

The majority of new homes in England are in the most energy efficient bands, with the number of domestic EPCs up 10 per cent on last year.

Lib Dems seek more local climate policies

Launching the Liberal Democrat’s local elections campaign, Ed Davey has urged for more council involvement in climate policies.

Nature boost as new Countryside Code launched

A new Countryside Code has been launched seeking to allow people of all ages and backgrounds to enjoy the benefits that nature offers.

£10bn needed to fix potholes across England and Wales

Councils will need to spend a total of £10 billion over a decade to bring all their pothole-plagued roads up to scratch.

25 areas to share £150m to develop new flooding responses

Defra has announced the 25 new flooding and coastal resilience projects across England that are being awarded funding.

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