Tories to pledge to scrap Environment Agency and Natural England

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: The Guardian
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What happened

Shadow chancellor will also promise to scrap affordable homes regulations as part of strategy to refocus on growth The Conservatives will announce a bonfire of regulations including abolishing affordable homes and community funding rules as well as s…

Key facts

  • Reported by The Guardian and published Sun, 04 Oct 2026 21:00:38 UTC.

Why it matters

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