In the Lords

As the department responsible for protecting and enhancing our urban and natural environment, Defra plays a co-ordinating role across Govern

Defra has published or contributed to a range of assessments of the impact of artificial light on insects and wider biodiversity, as well as

The Government has not made an assessment specifically of the amount of excess CO2 created as a result of light pollution.

In the March 2020 Budget, Government provided additional funding of £120 million for 2020-21 to repair assets damaged in the 2019/2020 autum

Following the November 2019 flooding in South Yorkshire, the Government commissioned an independent review of flood insurance, led by Amanda

My department constantly keeps under review the financial health of Defra-related sectors, including in relation to how sectors are faring i

My department constantly keeps under review the financial health of Defra-related sectors, including in relation to how sectors are faring i

My Lords, in the 25-year environment plan, the Government pledged to leave the environment in a better condition for the next generation, co

My Lords, the Environment Bill includes powers to introduce legislation on product or eco-design—for example, to support durable, repairable

My Lords, as I mentioned, the Environment Bill includes a whole suite of primary legislation measures, which, combined, will result in a mov