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New Forest for the Nation competition launched

New Forest for the Nation competition launched

Saturday, 03 February 2024

The Forest for the Nation will improve public access to nature and provide a boost for our native wildlife...

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Government backs Bill to clamp down on livestock worrying

Government backs Bill to clamp down on livestock worrying

Friday, 02 February 2024

New measures aim to reduce dog attacks on livestock ...

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Nature recovery to be accelerated as the government delivers on measures to protect land and sea

Nature recovery to be accelerated as the government delivers on measures to protect land and sea

Wednesday, 31 January 2024

One year on since the publication of the Environmental Improvement Plan, the government launches new measures to halt and reverse nature’s decline ...

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Joint Nature Conservation Committee Interim Chair appointment extended

Joint Nature Conservation Committee Interim Chair appointment extended

Monday, 29 January 2024

Charles Banner KC will serve a further six months...

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Owners urged to take action ahead of XL Bully ban

Owners urged to take action ahead of XL Bully ban

Thursday, 25 January 2024

Owners must act now to register their dog by 31 January...

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Views sought on ‘super’ National Nature Reserve for Shropshire

Views sought on ‘super’ National Nature Reserve for Shropshire

Wednesday, 24 January 2024

Members of the public can attend a public drop-in session between 6pm and 9pm on Wednesday 7 February at the village hall in Snailbeach near Shrewsbur...

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Government backs new pet abduction law in pet theft crackdown

Government backs new pet abduction law in pet theft crackdown

Friday, 19 January 2024

New law will create a new specific offence for dog and cat abduction ...

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Restoration of Gloucester flood embankment complete

Restoration of Gloucester flood embankment complete

Friday, 19 January 2024

The Environment Agency has completed restoration works of a flood embankment in Gloucester which helps to better protect around 50 properties from flo...

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Defra appoints new non executive board member

Defra appoints new non executive board member

Thursday, 11 January 2024

Chris Tyas OBE appointed to the departmental board...

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Proposed changes to egg labelling rules support British industry

Proposed changes to egg labelling rules support British industry

Tuesday, 09 January 2024

Producers will no longer need to change how eggs are labelled during housing orders, saving farmers from costly labelling...

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Defra announces Head for the EPR Scheme Administrator appointment

Defra announces Head for the EPR Scheme Administrator appointment

Thursday, 04 January 2024

Dr Margaret Bates has been appointed to the role of Head for the UK Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging Scheme Administrator....

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Environment Secretary speech at 2024 Oxford Farming Conference

Environment Secretary speech at 2024 Oxford Farming Conference

Thursday, 04 January 2024

Environment Secretary Steve Barclay delivers speech at 2024 Oxford Farming Conference , outlining the biggest upgrade to the UK's farming schemes ...

Biggest upgrade to UK farming schemes introduced by the Government since leaving the EU

Biggest upgrade to UK farming schemes introduced by the Government since leaving the EU

Thursday, 04 January 2024

Environment Secretary announces major updates for farmers, with an increase in funding and reduction in red tape this summer....

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Extension of appointments to the Animal Welfare Committee

Extension of appointments to the Animal Welfare Committee

Monday, 01 January 2024

Four committee member terms are extended....

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Charges for disposing of DIY waste at recycling centres scrapped

Charges for disposing of DIY waste at recycling centres scrapped

Monday, 01 January 2024

From today, households no longer have to pay to get rid of DIY waste at council recycling centres...

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English Sparkling Wine makers raise a glass to new opportunities

English Sparkling Wine makers raise a glass to new opportunities

Sunday, 31 December 2023

On the eve of New Year reforms for the wine industry, Environment Secretary Steve Barclay welcomes the scrapping of outdated rules inherited from the ...

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New legal restrictions on XL Bully dog now in force

New legal restrictions on XL Bully dog now in force

Sunday, 31 December 2023

It is now illegal to breed, sell, advertise, gift, exchange, and abandon these dogs or let them stray....

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Storm overflows monitoring hits 100% target

Storm overflows monitoring hits 100% target

Saturday, 30 December 2023

Every storm overflow across England’s water network is now monitored....

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Government reforms set to spark greater reuse and recycling of electrical goods

Government reforms set to spark greater reuse and recycling of electrical goods

Thursday, 28 December 2023

Government will make it easier for people and businesses to reuse and recycle their old electrical goods...

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Tribute paid to farmers putting Christmas dinner on our tables

Tribute paid to farmers putting Christmas dinner on our tables

Saturday, 23 December 2023

Environment Secretary invites people to raise a glass to UK farmers and food producers this Christmas....

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Thousands of green jobs created thanks to government nature fund, new report finds 

Thousands of green jobs created thanks to government nature fund, new report finds 

Thursday, 21 December 2023

The £80m Green Recovery Challenge Fund supported 150 projects, created more than 2,600 jobs and connected more than 400,000 people with nature...

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Owners urged to take action as XL bully dog deadline approaches

Owners urged to take action as XL bully dog deadline approaches

Monday, 18 December 2023

UK Chief Vet urges owners to take all necessary steps to ensure they are complying with the law...

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UK reaches deal for continued access to fish in Norwegian waters

UK reaches deal for continued access to fish in Norwegian waters

Friday, 15 December 2023

UK fishermen to benefit from continued access to Norwegian North Sea waters to fish for stocks such as cod, haddock and hake....

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Government delivers on promise to ban keeping of primates

Government delivers on promise to ban keeping of primates

Thursday, 14 December 2023

New legislation on primates as pets introduced today....

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Review to increase fairness in the fresh produce supply chain

Review to increase fairness in the fresh produce supply chain

Thursday, 14 December 2023

The Review delivers on a key commitment made at the Farm to Fork Summit and will support farmers and growers to receive a fair price for their product...

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Post Brexit freedoms to deliver more support for UK sustainable fishing

Post Brexit freedoms to deliver more support for UK sustainable fishing

Thursday, 14 December 2023

Fisheries Management Plans will help deliver a thriving fishing industry and healthy marine environment following extensive engagement with fishing in...

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Applications open for new £4 million fund to support smaller abattoirs

Applications open for new £4 million fund to support smaller abattoirs

Wednesday, 13 December 2023

The Smaller Abattoir Fund opens with £4 million available to support smaller red meat and poultry abattoirs across England. ...

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Independent review provides recommendations for the management of protected sites on Dartmoor

Independent review provides recommendations for the management of protected sites on Dartmoor

Tuesday, 12 December 2023

An independent review on the management of protected sites on Dartmoor has been published today...

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New timber roadmap launched to boost UK construction and reduce emissions

New timber roadmap launched to boost UK construction and reduce emissions

Monday, 11 December 2023

New plan sets out vision to boost the safe use of sustainable UK timber in construction and increase domestic supply...

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Unlimited penalties introduced for those who pollute environment

Unlimited penalties introduced for those who pollute environment

Monday, 11 December 2023

Barclay: Unlimited financial penalties for environmental offences will mean ‘polluters always pay’....

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