Legal

From today Natural England has new powers to resolve breaches of environmental regulations.

The new task force will tackle illegal sites in England and Wales.

A new partnership to tackle environmental crime is being set up.

The High Court has rejected Stevenage Borough Council's attempt to have an inspector's opposition to plans in its core strategy for massive greenfield development overturned.

The Environment Council has accepted the need for a new programme and stressed the need to implement policies.

The Court of Session has rejected a challenge to Scotland's national planning framework.

Custodial sentences have been imposed after an illegal vehicle breaking operation left soil severely contaminated.