Brexit

Greener UK coalition says there is still a chance to enhance environmental protections in final 'report card' on Brexit.

The UK Government has rejected an amendment backed by the House of Lords on post-Brexit food standards. MPs backed a compromise, but campaigners say it is too weak.

Campaigners take 'huge' open letter to Secretary of State, Liz Truss.

WWF warns destruction of natural habitats and intensive farming create perfect conditions for another pandemic to emerge.

Trade deals with countries such as the US, Australia and India would drive down UK food standards.

Campaign groups have tough work ahead to shape the UK environmental legislation that will take over when the Brexit transition period ends, according to a legal expert.

National Farmers' Union urges government to honour manifesto pledge that environmental and animal welfare standards for food produced in the UK are not undermined by future trade policy.

UK versions of EU environmental laws will not be updated, increasing the risk they will become less effective over time.

Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS) gives sweeping powers to transnational corporations to challenge democractic decisions.

'Cosying up to the US president shouldn't mean dropping standards.'

UK government admits that secret trade talks are underway with unnamed countries.

The Wildlife Trusts, RSPB and WWF report warns that the UK is at risk of losing regulations that prevent hedgerows being cut.

The Fisheries Bill creates powers for UK to operate as independent coastal state and manage its fish stocks.

National Farmers' Union, RSPB, Greenpeace sign letter to Boris Johnson PM demanding food standards protected as the UK prepares to leave the EU.

By working together across parties and borders, we can bring together cutting edge ideas and expertise to deliver a truly Green New Deal.

Green New Deal Intergroup launches ahead of Brexit.

National Farmers' Union president Minette Batters warms Brexit must not undermine UK food and animal welfare standards.

An interview with Friends of the Earth’s Kierra Box.

Boris Johnson heralds leaving the EU as "a defining opportunity…to tear away bureaucratic red tape". What does this mean for environmental regulations?

Proposals approved last week would leave decision makers vulnerable to aggressive industry lobbying.

ClientEarth and the Marine Conservation Society worried about habitats and species regulations after Brexit.

The UK has been a key player in securing stronger EU climate regulations. Brexit could give climate deniers more influence.

New analysis by legal experts at the University of Sussex-based UK TPO warns that vital regulation could be stripped away.

Politicians can’t agree on which animals are sentient enough to be protected after Brexit. A more philosophical approach might help.