England

The amount of waste produced by households across the country fell by 1.5% to 22.4 million tonnes year-on-year

The government has launched a consultation which is open until 7th January 2019

Environment Secretary Michael Gove has launched a consultation on the proposals

The Institute for Public Policy Research says the region could prove a vital low carbon powerhouse

Deaths among vulnerable and elderly people sharply increased over the cold snap

The ferry operator aims to slash the carbon footprint generated on its journeys to and from the Isle of Wight

It could also be extended to all shops across the country

It may still need to introduce it at a later stage if dry weather continues

The biggest seven supermarkets in England bought nearly a quarter fewer plastic bags last year

Customers will not be able to use either a hosepipe or sprinkler to water their gardens or clean their vehicles