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Bluetongue virus – Latest situation: Chief Vet urges vigilance

Bluetongue virus – Latest situation: Chief Vet urges vigilance

Thursday, 18 July 2024

Bluetongue does not affect human health or food safety....

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Government announces first steps to reform water sector

Government announces first steps to reform water sector

Wednesday, 10 July 2024

Environment Secretary Steve Reed has announced a series of initial steps towards ending the crisis in the water sector.  ...

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Water supply issues in Brixham area

Water supply issues in Brixham area

Monday, 08 July 2024

Government receiving regular updates on a Boil Water Notice from South West Water....

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UK agrees deals on mackerel fishing with Norway and the Faroe Islands

UK agrees deals on mackerel fishing with Norway and the Faroe Islands

Tuesday, 18 June 2024

New fisheries arrangements will significantly reduce fishing pressure on mackerel....

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Government unveils major package of farming and food sector support

Government unveils major package of farming and food sector support

Monday, 17 June 2024

The Prime Minister has unveiled a major package of measures to support farmers and grow the UK’s farming and food sector ...

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Cat microchipping now mandatory

Cat microchipping now mandatory

Monday, 10 June 2024

Owners must ensure their cat is microchipped ...

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Recreational bluefin tuna fishing permits introduced in new legislation

Recreational bluefin tuna fishing permits introduced in new legislation

Friday, 07 June 2024

A catch and release fishery will open in England this summer. ...

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Inspection surge to crack down on water sector pollution

Inspection surge to crack down on water sector pollution

Friday, 07 June 2024

Water company inspections will more than quadruple as the government cracks down on poor performing companies. ...

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UK declares freedom from bird flu

UK declares freedom from bird flu

Thursday, 30 May 2024

The UK has self-declared freedom from highly pathogenic avian influenza ...

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Upcoming XL Bully neutering deadline

Upcoming XL Bully neutering deadline

Thursday, 30 May 2024

Owners of registered XL Bully dogs that were aged 12 months or older on 31 January 2024 must have their dogs neutered by 30 June 2024...

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Oak processionary moth – warning issued ahead of hatching season

Oak processionary moth – warning issued ahead of hatching season

Thursday, 30 May 2024

Public and construction trade vigilance needed as greatest risk period for oak processionary moth (OPM) begins....

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Interim Chair of Joint Nature Conservation Committee appointment extended

Interim Chair of Joint Nature Conservation Committee appointment extended

Friday, 24 May 2024

Cath Denholm’s appointment as Interim Chair has been extended...

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New Chair of the Consumer Council for Water appointed

New Chair of the Consumer Council for Water appointed

Friday, 24 May 2024

Robert Wilson will take on the role for a three-year term...

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Appointments made to National Park Authority and National Landscape boards

Appointments made to National Park Authority and National Landscape boards

Friday, 24 May 2024

26 board members have been either appointed or reappointed...

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Housebuilding supported as government tackles water pollution at source

Housebuilding supported as government tackles water pollution at source

Thursday, 23 May 2024

Government identifies wastewater treatment works to be upgraded to stringent nutrient removal limits ...

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Pet Abduction Bill becomes law

Pet Abduction Bill becomes law

Thursday, 23 May 2024

New legislation creates specific offences for dog and cat abduction in England and Northern Ireland...

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Farming Recovery Fund expanded 

Farming Recovery Fund expanded 

Thursday, 23 May 2024

More funding to be made available for farmers affected across the whole of England  ...

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Bluetongue disease control framework set out

Bluetongue disease control framework set out

Thursday, 23 May 2024

Plan developed in discussion with industry as government works to deploy vaccine for BTV-3...

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England’s largest temperate rainforest a National Nature Reserve

England’s largest temperate rainforest a National Nature Reserve

Wednesday, 22 May 2024

Cumbria’s globally rare temperate rainforest to be enhanced and celebrated...

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Expanded and improved Sustainable Farming Incentive offer for farmers published

Expanded and improved Sustainable Farming Incentive offer for farmers published

Monday, 20 May 2024

Expanded Sustainable Farming Incentive offer from July will give the sector a clear path forward and boost farm business resilience. ...

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Export of live animals banned

Export of live animals banned

Monday, 20 May 2024

Legislation ending exports of livestock for slaughter and fattening receives Royal Assent...

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Regional Flood and Coastal Committee Chair appointments

Regional Flood and Coastal Committee Chair appointments

Monday, 20 May 2024

The RFCC chair appointments have been announced....

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Home of globally rare Precambrian fossils set to become a new NNR

Home of globally rare Precambrian fossils set to become a new NNR

Sunday, 19 May 2024

The 439-hectare National Nature Reserve will be a haven for people and a rich variety of species including kingfishers, rare ‘Charnwood spider’ and an...

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Chief Plant Health Officer urges increased Asian hornet vigilance

Chief Plant Health Officer urges increased Asian hornet vigilance

Sunday, 19 May 2024

Call for public and UK beekeepers to keep watch and report any sightings of Asian hornets this summer....

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£1m fund to help more councils combat fly tipping

£1m fund to help more councils combat fly tipping

Friday, 17 May 2024

Grants awarded across 26 local authorities to target fly-tipping hotspots ...

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Defra considers potential new fund in drive to maximise value from R&D and innovation spending on agriculture and nature

Defra considers potential new fund in drive to maximise value from R&D and innovation spending on agriculture and nature

Monday, 13 May 2024

Experts can now apply to advise Defra on new ways to finance innovation and achieve a return on investment, including the possibility of a dedicated f...

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UK fishing industry to benefit from cutting edge technology to help manage fish stocks

UK fishing industry to benefit from cutting edge technology to help manage fish stocks

Monday, 13 May 2024

Use of cameras, gear sensors and GPS units will help improve the sustainability of UK fish stocks....

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Defra appoints new non executive board members

Defra appoints new non executive board members

Monday, 13 May 2024

Julian Glover, Nick Folland and Baroness Kate Rock appointed to the departmental board ...

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Record number of new bathing sites get the go ahead

Record number of new bathing sites get the go ahead

Sunday, 12 May 2024

Dozens of new bathing water sites in England have been designated ahead of the 2024 bathing season in the government’s largest ever rollout....

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Battle against pests and pathogens stepped up with new funding for national tree health laboratory

Battle against pests and pathogens stepped up with new funding for national tree health laboratory

Saturday, 11 May 2024

£4 million to expand world-leading laboratories to improve UK biosecurity and tackle emerging threats to tree health...

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