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13 new bathing sites open across England helping communities and waterways

13 new bathing sites open across England helping communities and waterways

Thursday, 14 May 2026

Designated sites include first-ever site on the River Thames in London...

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Environment Secretary in Northern Ireland for UK–EU Reset talks

Environment Secretary in Northern Ireland for UK–EU Reset talks

Thursday, 14 May 2026

Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds visits Northern Ireland to highlight how a UK-EU food and drink deal will cut red tape, lower costs and keep trade...

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Government ramps up plans to protect Britain’s pig sector against African and classical swine fever

Government ramps up plans to protect Britain’s pig sector against African and classical swine fever

Thursday, 14 May 2026

New strategy launched to strengthen UK preparedness against African and classical swine fever ...

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New fertiliser regulations to back British farmers and cut pollution

New fertiliser regulations to back British farmers and cut pollution

Tuesday, 12 May 2026

New plans aim to support British farmers by improving supply resilience to global market shocks and supporting innovation in the fertiliser sector....

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Bird flu (avian influenza): latest situation in England

Bird flu (avian influenza): latest situation in England

Friday, 08 May 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

Tuesday, 05 May 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

Tuesday, 05 May 2026

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

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Fly tippers risk losing their driving licence under tougher court powers?

Fly tippers risk losing their driving licence under tougher court powers?

Thursday, 30 April 2026

Courts?to dish 3-9 point penalties to fly-tippers?? ...

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Game changing digital tracking takes fight to rogue waste traders

Game changing digital tracking takes fight to rogue waste traders

Friday, 24 April 2026

New digital waste tracking service to be introduced ...

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British seafood goes global with £1.5 million annual boost

British seafood goes global with £1.5 million annual boost

Wednesday, 22 April 2026

Boost to Seafood Exports Package will help UK businesses reach new markets...

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New EU rules for pet travel for GB residents

New EU rules for pet travel for GB residents

Tuesday, 21 April 2026

The changes apply to non-commercial movements of dogs, cats and ferrets...

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New Commissioners of the Forestry Commission appointed

New Commissioners of the Forestry Commission appointed

Tuesday, 21 April 2026

The new Commissioners began their terms on 1 April...

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Dame Helen Ghosh named as preferred Chair for the Office for Environmental Protection 

Dame Helen Ghosh named as preferred Chair for the Office for Environmental Protection 

Friday, 17 April 2026

Following a rigorous process Helen Ghosh has been selected as the preferred candidate to replace Dame Glenys Stacey ...

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Powering the farms of the future with £50 million tech investment

Powering the farms of the future with £50 million tech investment

Tuesday, 14 April 2026

A dozen breakthrough technologies are set to reach farms faster, boosting productivity and sustainability....

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Crackdown on water companies delivers record funding to restore harm done to waterways

Crackdown on water companies delivers record funding to restore harm done to waterways

Monday, 13 April 2026

Record £8.5 million funding secured through enforcement action will be reinvested directly into repairing harm to rivers and habitats ...

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Iconic golden eagles to make comeback in England

Iconic golden eagles to make comeback in England

Saturday, 11 April 2026

Environment Secretary approves additional £1m of government funding to explore the reintroduction of golden eagles, restoring hopes they will return t...

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Two new appointments to UK Sea Fish Industry Authority Board 

Two new appointments to UK Sea Fish Industry Authority Board 

Friday, 10 April 2026

Two independent board members appointed for three-year terms...

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Threatened species set for major funding boost

Threatened species set for major funding boost

Thursday, 09 April 2026

Five species ranging from turtle doves to rare diamond-backed spider will receive a major funding boost...

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Faster approvals for clean energy projects to protect families from rising bills

Faster approvals for clean energy projects to protect families from rising bills

Thursday, 09 April 2026

The Environment Agency will take the helm as Lead Environmental Regulator to coordinate streamlined, joined-up advice. ...

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Supply chain fairness: Groceries Code Adjudicator to move to Defra

Supply chain fairness: Groceries Code Adjudicator to move to Defra

Tuesday, 07 April 2026

GCA sponsorship to move from DBT to Defra on 1 July 2026 to support a more joined-up approach to food supply chain fairness...

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UK opens door to Japan's £1.4 billion organic market

UK opens door to Japan's £1.4 billion organic market

Tuesday, 07 April 2026

Strengthened UK-Japan trade arrangement slashes red tape for British organic exporters, cutting costs and bureaucracy ...

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Largest ever Government investment in threatened species recovery

Largest ever Government investment in threatened species recovery

Friday, 03 April 2026

A total £90 million funding for species recovery across England...

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Avian Influenza housing measures lifted

Avian Influenza housing measures lifted

Thursday, 02 April 2026

Mandatory housing measures for poultry and captive birds will be lifted in England and Wales from Thursday 9 April....

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Appointments to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board

Appointments to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board

Wednesday, 01 April 2026

Two new board members have been appointed to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board...

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Appointments to the Consumer Council for Water Board

Appointments to the Consumer Council for Water Board

Wednesday, 01 April 2026

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

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Simpler household recycling rules come into force across England

Simpler household recycling rules come into force across England

Monday, 30 March 2026

Simpler Recycling to end years of confusion and deliver consistent collections...

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Paris and London reaffirm their commitment to food security, high standards and closer bilateral cooperation

Paris and London reaffirm their commitment to food security, high standards and closer bilateral cooperation

Monday, 30 March 2026

Environment Secretary meets the French Minister of Agriculture and Food Sovereignty in Paris on 12 February...

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Pupils, patients and public sector workers to prosper through local food procurement

Pupils, patients and public sector workers to prosper through local food procurement

Monday, 30 March 2026

Selection of local authorities in England awarded £155,000 each to improve food procurement practices ...

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Trail hunting set to be banned

Trail hunting set to be banned

Thursday, 26 March 2026

Trail hunting is set to be banned in England and Wales....

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Competition to launch national forest in Ox Cam Growth Corridor

Competition to launch national forest in Ox Cam Growth Corridor

Wednesday, 25 March 2026

The government has launched a competition to help deliver a second new national forest, as search begins for a location for a third...

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