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Treasured pets now safer as microchipping for cats becomes compulsory

Treasured pets now safer as microchipping for cats becomes compulsory

Monday, 13 March 2023

New legislation laid in Parliament today introducing mandatory cat microchipping ...

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Plans unveiled for new sites to become bathing waters

Plans unveiled for new sites to become bathing waters

Friday, 10 March 2023

Four swimming spots in England are being considered to become designated bathing water sites from this spring....

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Three appointments made to Natural England board

Three appointments made to Natural England board

Thursday, 09 March 2023

Mel Austen, Lynn Dicks and Dame Caroline Spelman have been appointed to the board of Natural England....

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His Majesty The King to congratulate APHA staff for efforts combatting avian influenza

His Majesty The King to congratulate APHA staff for efforts combatting avian influenza

Thursday, 09 March 2023

His Majesty The King will visit the Animal and Plant Health Agency in Weybridge to thank staff for their work. ...

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Consultation launched on new registration rules for all bird keepers in Great Britain

Consultation launched on new registration rules for all bird keepers in Great Britain

Tuesday, 07 March 2023

Defra to consult on registration rules for bird keepers in Great Britain. ...

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UK proposes measures to protect England’s much loved seabirds

UK proposes measures to protect England’s much loved seabirds

Tuesday, 07 March 2023

Defra to consult on proposed measures to ban industrial sandeel fishing within UK waters...

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More action needed to protect the world’s ocean, says Environment Secretary on World Wildlife Day

More action needed to protect the world’s ocean, says Environment Secretary on World Wildlife Day

Friday, 03 March 2023

The Environment Secretary calls for countries to join together to halt and reverse the loss of nature and protect at least 30% of the world's ocean by...

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New funding for National Parks announced

New funding for National Parks announced

Wednesday, 01 March 2023

Farming in Protected Landscapes Fund also extended until 2025...

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Businesses urged to get ready for reforms to cut packaging waste

Businesses urged to get ready for reforms to cut packaging waste

Tuesday, 28 February 2023

Reporting requirements for the Extended Producer Responsibility scheme for packaging come into force today....

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Highly Protected Marine Areas to be designated in English waters

Highly Protected Marine Areas to be designated in English waters

Tuesday, 28 February 2023

Government today announces three Highly Protected Marine Areas will be designated by July 2023...

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New strategy launched to protect biodiversity and economy from non native species

New strategy launched to protect biodiversity and economy from non native species

Monday, 27 February 2023

The Great Britain Invasive Non-Native Species strategy sets out enhanced vision on prevention, eradication and management of invasive non-native speci...

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Minister Rebecca Pow: World Water Tech Innovation Summit speech

Minister Rebecca Pow: World Water Tech Innovation Summit speech

Wednesday, 22 February 2023

Speech by Water Minister Rebecca Pow at the World Water-Tech Innovation Summit...

Secretary of State Thérèse Coffey's address at NFU conference

Secretary of State Thérèse Coffey's address at NFU conference

Wednesday, 22 February 2023

Secretary of State Thérèse Coffey has addressed the National Farmers Union conference...

New developments to deliver for people and nature

New developments to deliver for people and nature

Tuesday, 21 February 2023

'Biodiversity Net Gain’ to be introduced from November helping deliver the nature friendly homes of the future ...

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Farming Minister Mark Spencer: National Farmers Union Conference

Farming Minister Mark Spencer: National Farmers Union Conference

Tuesday, 21 February 2023

Food and Farming Minister Mark Spencer addressed the National Farmers Union Conference on Tuesday 21 February 2023...

Increased government funding to boost farming productivity

Increased government funding to boost farming productivity

Tuesday, 21 February 2023

More than £168m to drive innovation, improve productivity and support animal health and welfare through greener equipment, robotics and automation. ...

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New climate change hub launched for forestry sector

New climate change hub launched for forestry sector

Monday, 20 February 2023

The Climate Change Hub was launched by Defra, Forest Research, Scottish Forestry and Welsh Government today....

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Coffey: Water companies – ‘Show us your improvement plans’

Coffey: Water companies – ‘Show us your improvement plans’

Monday, 20 February 2023

Environment Secretary Thérèse Coffey has demanded water companies share plans on improving Britain’s water infrastructure....

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Leaders gather at London event in support of UN Nature COP15 agreement

Leaders gather at London event in support of UN Nature COP15 agreement

Friday, 17 February 2023

UK government hosts a major multinational event to increase private finance to protect and restore nature ...

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New Forest Pannage Ham receives GI status

New Forest Pannage Ham receives GI status

Thursday, 16 February 2023

New Forest Pannage Ham is now registered as a Geographical Indication ...

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Environment Secretary Speech to NASDA Conference

Environment Secretary Speech to NASDA Conference

Wednesday, 15 February 2023

Environment Secretary Thérèse Coffey delivered a speech to the NASDA Conference in Virginia ...

Coffey: “UK and US must forge a more sustainable future for agriculture together”

Coffey: “UK and US must forge a more sustainable future for agriculture together”

Wednesday, 15 February 2023

Environment Secretary to deliver a speech to Departments of Agriculture chiefs from all 50 States....

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Exhibition celebrating women in forestry to open

Exhibition celebrating women in forestry to open

Tuesday, 14 February 2023

Photo submissions needed for a People’s Picture celebrating the role of women working in forestry today ...

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Fishing industry nets new funding to train the next generation

Fishing industry nets new funding to train the next generation

Friday, 10 February 2023

The projects range from practical courses in seafood preparation or manning fishing boats through to degree level qualifications. ...

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£10.7 million in funding for local authorities to improve air quality

£10.7 million in funding for local authorities to improve air quality

Thursday, 09 February 2023

Councils across England have been awarded a share of £10.7 million to clean up air in local communities....

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Thousands of trees to be planted in communities in boost to nature, health and wellbeing

Thousands of trees to be planted in communities in boost to nature, health and wellbeing

Wednesday, 08 February 2023

Over £14 million will be available which allow both local authorities and community groups to access funds for new tree-planting projects...

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Improvements made to the Tree Health Pilot following a successful first year

Improvements made to the Tree Health Pilot following a successful first year

Tuesday, 07 February 2023

Innovative pilot provides grants, guidance and advice to reduce the impacts of tree pests and diseases and build the resilience of England’s trees, wo...

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Sir William Worsley re appointed as Forestry Commission Chair

Sir William Worsley re appointed as Forestry Commission Chair

Monday, 06 February 2023

Environment Secretary confirms that Sir William Worsley has been reappointed as Chair of the Forestry Commission...

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Government moves ahead with plans to crack down on illegal waste

Government moves ahead with plans to crack down on illegal waste

Monday, 06 February 2023

Reforms to crack down on dangerous waste cowboys and illegal practices....

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Fancy a career change? : Free practical forestry training courses made available

Fancy a career change? : Free practical forestry training courses made available

Saturday, 04 February 2023

Courses will help grow our skilled domestic forestry sector, which is worth over £2 billion to UK economy, and deliver Government tree planting and ne...

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