Energy Secretary Ed Miliband said he was ‘wary’ of a ban without being able to guarantee that greener alternatives would be cheaper by the deadline.

Experts urge investors to prepare for a hotter world as US firms increasingly turn away from environmental, social and governance initiatives.

The measures were announced on Tuesday in a bid to prevent the spread of the disease to the UK.

Campaigners are warning tourists heading to Europe and beyond that travel businesses are still putting financial gain above animal welfare.

Chief commercial officer Ashwin Prasad said the industry needs a clear vision for sustainable agriculture.

Scientists have now confirmed that the widely-used weed killer was not effective on Italian ryegrass found in multiple fields on a farm in Kent.

The Environment Secretary set out reforms to boost profitability in the farming sector as the Government stands firm on agriculture property relief.

Environment Secretary Steve Reed announced the reforms as part of a ‘new deal for farmers’ on Thursday but anger over last year’s budget continues.

Government climate advisers said the UK can ‘absolutely’ meet its targets for 2030 and 2035, but it currently remains off track.

The fast fashion retailer was quizzed by the Business and Trade Committee amid reports of plants for a UK stock market float.

Conservationists are working to safeguard 10 species facing threats from climate change, habitat loss and human activities this year.

Local projects across Scotland’s Highlands and islands are responding to years of unsustainable fishing practices and other human-driven impacts.

Funding and depopulation are putting a strain on projects that could take years if not decades to yield meaningful change.

Campaigners welcomed the move but urged ministers to commit to a ban starting in January.

New finds of toothy toadstools from the UK, orchids from across Indonesia and climbers from tropical Asia are among the list of more than 170 species.

An international body of experts say biodiversity loss, water and food insecurity, health risks and climate change should not be addressed in silos.

ShareAction warned the banks they can expect to see shareholder action next year if they fail to meet investor expectations for greener practices.

Concerns are growing over new models coming to market that are driving up the waste crisis as the incoming ban on single-use vapes looms.

Alternative proteins for the turkey, resilient super-spuds and ‘cheese from peas’ may help to keep the meal on tables for generations, experts say.

The Government unveiled a major action plan on Friday to reach 95% clean energy in the UK by the end of the decade.