Pollution
Pollution news from UK Parliament.
Forever chemicals: Government makes no new commitments but pledges greater EU cooperation
Government response: Addressing the risks from Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)
06 July 2026
Committee of MPs investigates air quality in Southwark
On Tuesday the cross-party Environmental Audit Committee visited South London to understand the first-hand experiences of communities living with in areas of high air pollution.
11 June 2026
Government commits to greater debate on latest net zero targets
Ministers have agreed to offer MPs a greater role in scrutinising its latest net zero plans following recommendations by the cross-party Environmental Audit Committee (EAC).
10 June 2026
EFRA Committee agrees refreshed work programme following annual away day
The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee has agreed a refreshed approach to its work for the 2026-2027 parliamentary session with a focus on stakeholder concerns.
10 June 2026
Metal mine pollution in Wales: MPs to hold oral evidence session
MPs are to hold an evidence session on the impacts of metal mine pollution, as part of the Welsh Affairs Committee’s ongoing inquiry into the environmental and economic legacy of Wales’ industrial past.
03 June 2026
Seventh Carbon Budget: EAC Chair responds to new UK climate target
Seventh Carbon Budget: EAC Chair responds to new UK climate target
02 June 2026
MPs have no confidence in South East Water’s leadership to turn failing company around
MPs have no confidence in South East Water’s leadership to turn failing company around in a report published today.
30 April 2026
EAC Chair welcomes changes to international air emissions and national highways
Today the Chair of the Environmental Audit Committee has welcomed news from the government on international aviation emissions and the environmental management of highways projects.
24 April 2026
Phase out ‘forever chemicals’ in cookware and school uniforms, MPs urge in warning on PFAS pollution
The Government should urgently restrict non-essential uses of chemicals labelled as ‘forever chemicals’ MPs have warned.
23 April 2026
The growing threat of wildfires: EFRA Committee investigates
The EFRA Committee has launched a call for evidence on the growing threat posed by wildfires in the UK, to both urban and rural areas.
22 April 2026
The Environmental and Economic Legacy of Wales’ Industrial Past: MPs call on UK and Welsh Governments to work together to tackle environmental challenges of Wales’ industrial past
The Environmental and Economic Legacy of Wales’ Industrial Past: MPs call on UK and Welsh Governments to work together to tackle environmental challenges of Wales’ industrial past
20 April 2026
Planning reforms have “numerous safeguards”, Government insists
Government response: Environmental Sustainability and Housing Growth
13 March 2026
Fairness must drive Seventh Carbon Budget plans, MPs tell Government
Fairness is “fundamental” to the legitimacy of the Seventh Carbon Budget and failure to deliver even benefits to all could put public consent at risk, MPs have warned in a report launched today.
04 March 2026
Transport Committee get its inquiry into supercharging the EV transition under way with a focus on the current state of charging infrastructure
The Committee explores regional disparities in the current public charging infrastructure and ask whether it has the capacity to cope with a future increase in demand.
27 February 2026
Environment Secretary responds to MPs on flood protection plans
The Environmental Audit Committee has published a letter from Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Emma Reynolds, regarding the Committee’s report on flood resilience.
05 February 2026