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Friday, 20 March 2026
Overview of current bluetongue cases, risk level, vaccinations and restrictions....
Friday, 20 March 2026
Find out about the latest bird flu situation in England and guidance for bird keepers and the public....
Friday, 20 March 2026
Some of the worst illegal waste sites across England to be cleared, restoring pride in our communities...
Thursday, 19 March 2026
New plans aim to support British farmers by improving supply resilience to global market shocks and supporting innovation in the fertiliser sector....
Wednesday, 18 March 2026
New Action Plan to be published to tackle waste crime and restore pride in our towns and cities....
Wednesday, 18 March 2026
Current cases of foot and mouth disease, trade restrictions and risk level....
Wednesday, 18 March 2026
England’s first Land Use Framework sets out a plan for managing the country’s finite land to ensure the nation’s long-term resilience...
Wednesday, 18 March 2026
New law now in effect strengthening protections for sheep, cows and other farm animals saving famers thousands of pounds each year....
Tuesday, 17 March 2026
A case of Foot and Mouth disease has been detected in Greece....
Tuesday, 17 March 2026
Marian Spain’s retirement follows a career in environmental conservation and nature restoration spanning more than four decades...
Sunday, 15 March 2026
New powers will allow officers to intervene earlier and bring more criminals to justice...
Saturday, 14 March 2026
Litter louts trashing our high streets, roads and community spaces could face losing their driving licences ...
Friday, 13 March 2026
Major boost to sustainable development, as £100 million invested to speed up planning approvals...
Monday, 09 March 2026
Businesses urged to take simple steps for smoother trade with the EU...
Monday, 09 March 2026
To cut red tape and costs for importing and exporting with the EU, the UK will align with EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) legislation....
Monday, 09 March 2026
Businesses are being urged to take simple steps to prepare for the landmark EU agri-food deal, that will cut costs, slash red tape and open up opportu...
Friday, 06 March 2026
Around 300,000 low?income households will see lower water bills thanks to the biggest overhaul of WaterSure in nearly 30 years....
Thursday, 05 March 2026
New targeted trial in turkeys will test vaccine efficacy as part of fight?to protect wild and captive birds...
Wednesday, 04 March 2026
Government turns to space and AI technology to drive farm growth, development and nature recovery...
Tuesday, 03 March 2026
Legally binding guidance gives councils powers to clamp down on litter louts....
Monday, 02 March 2026
First shipment of UK beef under reciprocal quota arrives in the US, as government works in partnership with the food and farming industries to save mi...
Saturday, 28 February 2026
Consumers are set to benefit from more home-grown clean energy, with an increased number of renewable projects to be enabled on the public forest esta...
Wednesday, 25 February 2026
New government guidance outlines how offenders’ vehicles should be searched, seized and destroyed...
Wednesday, 25 February 2026
Foot and mouth disease has been detected in Cyprus....
Tuesday, 24 February 2026
Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds delivered a speech at the NFU’s annual conference...
Tuesday, 24 February 2026
Environment Secretary to announce £345 million to fund innovation, new technology and infrastructure to boost farm productivity and support the condit...
Tuesday, 24 February 2026
Water Minister Emma Hardy delivered the opening keynote speech at the World Water-Tech Innovation Summit in London ...
Tuesday, 24 February 2026
The new board members will serve three year terms...
Friday, 20 February 2026
One-third of England's woodlands now estimated to be damaged by deer, with urgent action needed to protect trees and wildlife...
Friday, 13 February 2026
Proposed sites include the first ever on the River Thames in London ...
UK Health Security Agency Cases of invasive meningococcal disease notified in Kent
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Bluetongue: latest situation
Environment Agency Illegal waste site in Ramsgate shut by Environment Agency
Environment Agency Vehicles seized in operation at Worcestershire waste site
Ofsted Martyn Oliver's speech at Voice 21's Speaking Summit 2026
Natural England Spring awakens at Wealden Heaths National Nature Reserve