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.

The Materials Recovery Facility Regulations will not cover facilities that only accept general waste, says Environment Agency.

Energy Secretary Edward Davey MP and London MEP Baroness Sarah Ludford visit the UK’s ‘first’ plastic film recycling plant.

The Aldersgate Group has outlined a ‘sustainable’ growth plan for the UK economy, which it is calling on government to implement.

Norfolk County Council writes to Prime Minister David Cameron asking for financial assistance after DCLG planning delays.

From June 2014, householders will be able to claim back more money for energy-efficiency improvements under the Green Deal.