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UN committee abandoned its usual diplomatic language to express "disappointment" and "surprise" at UK government’s "marked shortcomings".

Lawyers have warned that a European investment agreement, endorsed by the EU Parliament, may not be compatible with the law.

Environmental organisations ClientEarth and Our Fish have welcomed a decision by the European Commission to follow-up on infringement proceedings against Denmark for failing to properly control fishing practices, and for illegal misreporting of catches.

If approved, a new gas plant in the north of England would be responsible for up to 75 per cent of the emissions budget for the entire UK power sector, says Client Earth.