So how far did the Speech go in addressing the key environmental challenges Britain faces? By Dr Doug Parr Greenpeace UK Chief Scientist on climate change and carbon reduction 21/06/2017 12:38pm BST ...

Environment A number of other environmental measures on several fronts were mentioned in the speech. The Queen said: “My government will continue to take steps to meet the world-leading target of net ...

Queen’s Speech bills could ‘level down’ environmental protection Today’s news reports suggest the UK government is preparing to unveil legislation in the Queen’s Speech that will make it easier for ...

Environmental groups have threatened legal action against the Government if Rachel Reeves waters down rules protecting bats ...

As the Queen’s Speech was taking place, Extinction Rebellion activists were blockading the road outside the Bank of England in London over fossil fuel funding.

Introduced in draft format at the end of 2018, the Environment Bill sets out how the UK’s green standards and environmental protection laws will look after Brexit, and how these will take shape in ...