New planning bill could jeopardise UK's trade deal with EU, ambassador warns

Exclusive: Proposed legislation removes EU-derived nature protections as government hopes to boost economic growthRipping up environmental protections will put at risk the UK's free trade agreement with the EU, Europe's ambassador has warned.The Guardian understands Pedro Serrano visited the environment secretary, Emma Reynolds, this week and warned her that the planning and infrastructure bill going through the House of Lords could jeopardise the trade deal. Continue reading...