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Police style powers handed to environment officers as part of plans to bring down waste criminals

Police style powers handed to environment officers as part of plans to bring down waste criminals

Sunday, 15 March 2026

New powers will allow officers to intervene earlier and bring more criminals to justice...

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Litter louts face losing their driving licences  

Litter louts face losing their driving licences  

Saturday, 14 March 2026

Litter louts trashing our high streets, roads and community spaces could face losing their driving licences ...

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Regulation reset to fast track homes, transport and clean energy

Regulation reset to fast track homes, transport and clean energy

Friday, 13 March 2026

Major boost to sustainable development, as £100 million invested to speed up planning approvals...

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Bird flu (avian influenza): latest situation in England

Bird flu (avian influenza): latest situation in England

Thursday, 12 March 2026

Find out about the latest bird flu situation in England and guidance for bird keepers and the public....

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Bluetongue: latest situation

Bluetongue: latest situation

Thursday, 12 March 2026

Overview of current bluetongue cases, risk level, vaccinations and restrictions....

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UK EU SPS Agreement   Information for Businesses

UK EU SPS Agreement Information for Businesses

Monday, 09 March 2026

Businesses urged to take simple steps for smoother trade with the EU...

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UK EU SPS Agreement   Legislation in scope

UK EU SPS Agreement Legislation in scope

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....

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Businesses urged to take simple steps for smoother trade with the EU

Businesses urged to take simple steps for smoother trade with the EU

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...

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Reduced bills for around 300,000 households in WaterSure reform

Reduced bills for around 300,000 households in WaterSure reform

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....

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New avian influenza vaccine trials begin in UK

New avian influenza vaccine trials begin in UK

Thursday, 05 March 2026

New targeted trial in turkeys will test vaccine efficacy as part of fight?to protect wild and captive birds...

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Farm tech turbocharged to help send innovations into orbit

Farm tech turbocharged to help send innovations into orbit

Wednesday, 04 March 2026

Government turns to space and AI technology to drive farm growth, development and nature recovery...

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Clearer rules to support councils in fight against litter louts

Clearer rules to support councils in fight against litter louts

Tuesday, 03 March 2026

Legally binding guidance gives councils powers to clamp down on litter louts....

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UK beef hits US shelves for the first time – cutting costs for UK businesses

UK beef hits US shelves for the first time – cutting costs for UK businesses

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...

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England's largest land manager to help home grown clean energy

England's largest land manager to help home grown clean energy

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...

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Councils urged to crush more fly tippers’ vehicles

Councils urged to crush more fly tippers’ vehicles

Wednesday, 25 February 2026

New government guidance outlines how offenders’ vehicles should be searched, seized and destroyed...

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Foot and Mouth disease detected in Cyprus

Foot and Mouth disease detected in Cyprus

Wednesday, 25 February 2026

Foot and mouth disease has been detected in Cyprus....

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Secretary of State's address to NFU26

Secretary of State's address to NFU26

Tuesday, 24 February 2026

Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds delivered a speech at the NFU’s annual conference...

Reynolds: Farm tech supercharged to boost profitability

Reynolds: Farm tech supercharged to boost profitability

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...

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Water Minister at World Water Tech Innovation Summit

Water Minister at World Water Tech Innovation Summit

Tuesday, 24 February 2026

Water Minister Emma Hardy delivered the opening keynote speech at the World Water-Tech Innovation Summit in London ...

Two members appointed to the Marine Management Organisation board

Two members appointed to the Marine Management Organisation board

Tuesday, 24 February 2026

The new board members will serve three year terms...

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Foot and mouth disease: latest situation

Foot and mouth disease: latest situation

Monday, 23 February 2026

Current cases of foot and mouth disease, trade restrictions and risk level....

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New measures to help woodlands through improved deer management

New measures to help woodlands through improved deer management

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...

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Communities set to benefit from 13 new bathing spots proposed across England

Communities set to benefit from 13 new bathing spots proposed across England

Friday, 13 February 2026

Proposed sites include the first ever on the River Thames in London ...

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Environment Secretary speech on food security, resilience and standards

Environment Secretary speech on food security, resilience and standards

Thursday, 12 February 2026

Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds' speech on Food Security, Resilience & Standards: UK Agricultural Strategy in Europe at the British Ambassador's R...

Environment Secretary at Economist Water Summit

Environment Secretary at Economist Water Summit

Wednesday, 11 February 2026

Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds delivered a speech at the Economist Water Summit in London....

Floods Minister visits Somerset communities impacted by recent weather

Floods Minister visits Somerset communities impacted by recent weather

Tuesday, 10 February 2026

Emma Hardy spoke with EA officers on the ground to learn more about the response....

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Consultations open on four new fisheries management plans

Consultations open on four new fisheries management plans

Tuesday, 10 February 2026

Fisheries management plans secure the long-term sustainability of UK fish stocks...

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150 countries approve a new blueprint for business action on nature

150 countries approve a new blueprint for business action on nature

Monday, 09 February 2026

• UK hosted nature summit ends with agreement of a Business & Biodiversity Assessment to shape private sector action on nature ...

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Defra Secretary of State IPBES 12 speech

Defra Secretary of State IPBES 12 speech

Wednesday, 04 February 2026

Secretary of State for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs Emma Reynolds spoke at IBPES-12 on Tuesday 3 February...

Farmer productivity boost with new nutrient planning tool

Farmer productivity boost with new nutrient planning tool

Wednesday, 04 February 2026

A new nutrient planning tool has been launched to match nutrients to crop and soil need, cutting waste, supporting productivity, and protecting waterc...

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