"Rachel Reeves is preparing to strip back environmental protections to accelerate infrastructure building and boost the economy, facing backlash from wildlife advocates."
"The Treasury officials are drafting a planning reform bill that reportedly involves tearing up parts of European environmental rules, which developers argue slow down projects."
Rachel Reeves is contemplating significant reductions in environmental protections to expedite infrastructure projects and stimulate the economy. Reports indicate that the Treasury is drafting a planning reform bill that would amend elements of European environmental regulations, which have been criticized for hindering development. While Labour ministers previously asserted that planning reforms would harmonize growth and nature, Ms. Reeves advocates for bolder measures. The proposed Planning and Infrastructure Bill could diminish habitat protections, allowing developers to fund environmental restorations while potentially inciting public resentment.
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