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Cheaper vet fees and new ombudsman in biggest reforms to vet sector in half a century

Cheaper vet fees and new ombudsman in biggest reforms to vet sector in half a century

Wednesday, 08 July 2026

Proposals for a new independent veterinary ombudsman to give pet owners stronger rights...

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Bird flu (avian influenza): latest situation in England

Bird flu (avian influenza): latest situation in England

Tuesday, 07 July 2026

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

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New penalties introduced in crackdown on water companies

New penalties introduced in crackdown on water companies

Monday, 06 July 2026

Half a million-pound financial penalties introduced in latest crackdown on polluting water companies...

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Almost 20,000 new homes unlocked after breakthrough by government Water Delivery Taskforce

Almost 20,000 new homes unlocked after breakthrough by government Water Delivery Taskforce

Thursday, 02 July 2026

18,771 new homes in East Anglia, Lincolnshire and the Home Counties closer to being built...

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More farmers supported to grow their businesses and restore nature

More farmers supported to grow their businesses and restore nature

Thursday, 02 July 2026

New application process for Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier opening environmental schemes to more farmers...

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Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds: Groundswell Festival

Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds: Groundswell Festival

Thursday, 02 July 2026

Speech by Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds at the Groundswell Festival 2026...

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First application window for simpler, fairer and more accessible SFI opens

First application window for simpler, fairer and more accessible SFI opens

Tuesday, 30 June 2026

Small farms and those without existing ELM revenue agreements can apply today for SFI as Window 1 opens....

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Bluetongue: latest situation

Bluetongue: latest situation

Monday, 29 June 2026

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

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Appointments to National Park Authorities and National Landscape Conservation Boards.

Appointments to National Park Authorities and National Landscape Conservation Boards.

Monday, 29 June 2026

England's National Parks and National Landscapes welcome new and reappointed board members...

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New funding boost to protect England's iconic peatlands

New funding boost to protect England's iconic peatlands

Sunday, 28 June 2026

£47 million new government funding to protect and improve peat will reduce carbon emissions, support nature recovery and boost rural economy...

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Britain's food and farming trade attachés unlock £80m in new export opportunities 

Britain's food and farming trade attachés unlock £80m in new export opportunities 

Friday, 26 June 2026

Farming Minister Stephen Morgan welcomes Defra’s global network of agri-food attachés’ for their annual Industry Engagement Week  ...

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Smarter use of government land to support nature and climate

Smarter use of government land to support nature and climate

Friday, 26 June 2026

Half a million hectares to help deliver for nature recovery and climate adaptation, strengthening climate resilience...

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New plan to make English farming profitable, productive, sustainable and resilient

New plan to make English farming profitable, productive, sustainable and resilient

Wednesday, 24 June 2026

The 25-year Farming Roadmap gives English farmers certainty beyond the next harvest for the first time....

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Government steps up action to tackle illegal deforestation

Government steps up action to tackle illegal deforestation

Tuesday, 23 June 2026

New rules will ensure everyday products sold in the UK including coffee and cocoa do not contribute to illegal deforestation around the world...

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UK backs communities on the ocean's front line with £13.9 million investment

UK backs communities on the ocean's front line with £13.9 million investment

Tuesday, 16 June 2026

The funding supports international programmes delivering for people and nature, from flood protection to tackling plastic pollution....

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£290m for simpler, fairer, more accessible farming schemes

£290m for simpler, fairer, more accessible farming schemes

Wednesday, 10 June 2026

The new approach will spread funding more fairly, target family farms and give farmers greater certainty....

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Government welcomes expert led recommendations for a new bovine TB eradication strategy

Government welcomes expert led recommendations for a new bovine TB eradication strategy

Wednesday, 10 June 2026

Experts recommend new science-led approach aiming to protect farmers and reduce infection...

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Government funds North York Moors wildfire recovery

Government funds North York Moors wildfire recovery

Tuesday, 09 June 2026

Up to £3.2 million to restore peatland and moorland devastated by the 2025 Fylingdales wildfire...

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New safety measures introduced to protect children around banned dog breeds

New safety measures introduced to protect children around banned dog breeds

Tuesday, 09 June 2026

Public protection against banned dog breeds such as XL bullies will be strengthened...

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£50 million investment to help protect Somerset’s farms and homes from flooding

£50 million investment to help protect Somerset’s farms and homes from flooding

Monday, 08 June 2026

Money awarded to Somerset Council to bolster flood resilience...

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Alan Lovell to step down as Chair of the Environment Agency

Alan Lovell to step down as Chair of the Environment Agency

Monday, 08 June 2026

Alan has served as chair of the Environment Agency for four years...

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Avian Influenza? Prevention Zone lifts as risk reduces?

Avian Influenza? Prevention Zone lifts as risk reduces?

Thursday, 04 June 2026

The Avian Influenza?Prevention?Zones?(AIPZs) in place across Great Britain will be lifted from noon 4 June 2026...

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UK EU SPS Agreement Information for Businesses

UK EU SPS Agreement Information for Businesses

Thursday, 28 May 2026

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

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Business leaders put nature on boardroom agenda

Business leaders put nature on boardroom agenda

Wednesday, 27 May 2026

New resources launched to help boards cut costs, reduce risk and drive growth through investment in nature...

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Third new national forest to bring nature closer to communities

Third new national forest to bring nature closer to communities

Tuesday, 26 May 2026

Government commits up to £7.5 million and calls for delivery partners to submit bids to help deliver landmark new forest covering more than 200 square...

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Wildlife habitat in most cherished landscapes set to be restored

Wildlife habitat in most cherished landscapes set to be restored

Sunday, 24 May 2026

£30 million investment important step toward protecting 30% of England's land for nature by 2030...

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Dame Helen Ghosh appointed as Chair of the Office for Environmental Protection

Dame Helen Ghosh appointed as Chair of the Office for Environmental Protection

Thursday, 21 May 2026

The formal appointment of Dame Helen comes as Julie Hill steps down as interim Chair...

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New offshore wind environmental protection powering homes

New offshore wind environmental protection powering homes

Thursday, 21 May 2026

New reforms taking effect today will speed up offshore wind development while expanding targeted environmental compensation options to support nature ...

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New reforms to stop waste criminals from exploiting loopholes

New reforms to stop waste criminals from exploiting loopholes

Sunday, 17 May 2026

Stricter background checks to be introduced for waste carriers ...

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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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Security Industry Authority Awarding body removed from SIA directory

Department for Culture, Media and Sport Shortlist for UK Town of Culture revealed

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office Behind every missile and drone is a conscious decision by Russia to bring its war deeper into Ukrainian cities: UK statement at the UN Security Council

Ofqual Ofqual stops awarding body from taking on new learners over security qualifications failures

Cabinet Office Appointment of the Commissioner for Public Appointments

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Expanded support for residents living with unsafe cladding

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office OSCE Moscow Mechanism Report: UK statement, July 2026

Environment Agency Environment Agency to host community drop in for odour in Calne

Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office OSCE Moscow Mechanism Report on indoctrination of Ukrainian children: Joint statement, July 2026

PackUK New resubmission deadline for 2025 packaging data

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