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Michael Seals confirmed as first chair of the new Animal Sentience Committee

Michael Seals confirmed as first chair of the new Animal Sentience Committee

Friday, 02 September 2022

New chair to lead Animal Sentience Committee confirmed...

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Projects of Landscape Recovery scheme announced

Projects of Landscape Recovery scheme announced

Friday, 02 September 2022

22 projects receiving funding through the new scheme...

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Folic acid added to flour to prevent brain and spinal conditions in foetuses

Folic acid added to flour to prevent brain and spinal conditions in foetuses

Thursday, 01 September 2022

Folic acid to be added to non-wholemeal flour across the UK to help prevent life-threatening brain and spinal conditions in foetuses....

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Avian influenza prevention zone declared in south west England

Avian influenza prevention zone declared in south west England

Wednesday, 31 August 2022

Bird keepers in Devon, Cornwall and parts of Somerset must follow strict biosecurity measures to help protect flocks and mitigate the risk of further ...

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Strict new controls on pork and pork products to protect Britain’s pig sector against African swine fever

Strict new controls on pork and pork products to protect Britain’s pig sector against African swine fever

Wednesday, 31 August 2022

The new control will strengthen the requirements for bringing pork and pork products into Great Britain from the European Union and EFTA states. ...

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New guidance on mitigating the impact of avian influenza in wild birds

New guidance on mitigating the impact of avian influenza in wild birds

Wednesday, 31 August 2022

Guidance to support land managers and ornithologists ...

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New framework announced to tackle industrial emissions across the UK

New framework announced to tackle industrial emissions across the UK

Tuesday, 30 August 2022

UK Government establishes a new regulatory framework to boost industrial emissions standards and reduce air pollution....

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Tim Smith appointed industry chair of Food and Drink Sector Council

Tim Smith appointed industry chair of Food and Drink Sector Council

Tuesday, 30 August 2022

Tim Smith takes on the role from outgoing co-chairs Terry Jones and Ian Wright...

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Sale of horticultural peat to be banned in move to protect England’s precious peatlands

Sale of horticultural peat to be banned in move to protect England’s precious peatlands

Friday, 26 August 2022

The sale of peat for use in the amateur gardening sector will be banned by 2024 to protect peatlands and the natural environment....

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Toughest targets ever introduced will crack down on sewage spills

Toughest targets ever introduced will crack down on sewage spills

Friday, 26 August 2022

Strictest targets ever for water companies set out by government in new plan to tackle sewage discharges. ...

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Consultation launched to support sustainable fishing of non quota fish stocks

Consultation launched to support sustainable fishing of non quota fish stocks

Thursday, 25 August 2022

Restrictions on flyseining under consideration to protect stocks...

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Government seeks views on reducing livestock methane production

Government seeks views on reducing livestock methane production

Tuesday, 23 August 2022

Call for evidence launched to collect views on using animal feed products that can reduce methane emissions from livestock ...

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Boost for farming innovation

Boost for farming innovation

Monday, 22 August 2022

£16.5 million more funding for research and development in farming...

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Package of measures introduced to improve air quality

Package of measures introduced to improve air quality

Thursday, 18 August 2022

Series of actions have been announced to improve air quality introduced under the Environment Act ...

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Support for farmers on dry weather impacts

Support for farmers on dry weather impacts

Wednesday, 17 August 2022

More support for farmers to help them with the impact of ongoing dry weather....

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Environment Agency chairs National Drought Group as parts of country move into drought

Environment Agency chairs National Drought Group as parts of country move into drought

Tuesday, 16 August 2022

Parts of South West, Southern and Central England and East of England move into Drought status....

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New National Trail status awarded for popular Coast to Coast route

New National Trail status awarded for popular Coast to Coast route

Thursday, 11 August 2022

197-mile walking route will improve access to nature for all...

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Environment Secretary meets with water company chief executives

Environment Secretary meets with water company chief executives

Wednesday, 10 August 2022

The Environment Secretary met with water companies to discuss the measures they are taking to protect water supplies in the driest summer in over 50 y...

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England Woodland Creation Offer to transition into Local Nature Recovery scheme in 2025

England Woodland Creation Offer to transition into Local Nature Recovery scheme in 2025

Tuesday, 09 August 2022

The England Woodland Creation Offer will become part of the Local Nature Recovery scheme – one of the new environmental land management (ELM) schemes ...

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New funding to remove chewing gum stains from our high streets

New funding to remove chewing gum stains from our high streets

Friday, 05 August 2022

Chewing Gum Task Force grant scheme will help councils clean up UK towns and cities. ...

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Major expansion of woodlands for communities across England

Major expansion of woodlands for communities across England

Thursday, 04 August 2022

Millions of trees are set to be planted nationwide, thanks to £44.2 million in funding for Community Forests and woodland creation partners....

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Defra updates on Independent Review into Labour Shortages in the Food Supply Chain

Defra updates on Independent Review into Labour Shortages in the Food Supply Chain

Wednesday, 03 August 2022

Defra provides details of the chair, expert panel and scope of the Independent Review into Labour Shortages in the Food Supply Chain. ...

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National Park Authorities and AONB Conservation Boards Appointments

National Park Authorities and AONB Conservation Boards Appointments

Wednesday, 03 August 2022

Environment Secretary makes series of appointments to England's National Park Authorities and Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Conservation Boards....

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Ground breaking fishing research projects given funding boost

Ground breaking fishing research projects given funding boost

Tuesday, 02 August 2022

17 projects awarded funds from major £100m investment to research sustainable fisheries practices as UK Seafood Fund is extended until 2025....

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New legislation to crack down on illegal hare coursing now in force

New legislation to crack down on illegal hare coursing now in force

Monday, 01 August 2022

Tougher sentencing and improved powers introduced under the Police Crime Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 to tackle the cruel practice of chasing hares ...

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10p bag charge turns the tide on plastic waste

10p bag charge turns the tide on plastic waste

Friday, 29 July 2022

New figures show single-use carrier bag charge cutting plastic use and transforming how we shop....

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Government publishes review into automation in horticulture

Government publishes review into automation in horticulture

Wednesday, 27 July 2022

Review into automation in horticulture published ...

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£7 million fund for local action to cut air pollution

£7 million fund for local action to cut air pollution

Tuesday, 26 July 2022

New round of Air Quality Grants for local authorities opens to benefit communities and reduce the impact of polluted air on people's health...

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Repeatedly flooded communities to receive dedicated funding

Repeatedly flooded communities to receive dedicated funding

Monday, 25 July 2022

Communities will be selected through the Environment Agency’s annual refresh of the £5.2 billion capital programme...

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Sustainable farm based protein competition opens

Sustainable farm based protein competition opens

Monday, 25 July 2022

Fund to help increase domestic production of healthy and sustainable protein is now open for applications....

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