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Iain Coucher announced as new Ofwat Chair

Iain Coucher announced as new Ofwat Chair

Wednesday, 11 May 2022

He will take up the post as Chair of the independent economic regulator of water services in England and Wales on 1 July 2022...

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Public urged to report sightings of the tree pest oak processionary moth

Public urged to report sightings of the tree pest oak processionary moth

Monday, 09 May 2022

Defra and the Forestry Commission launch new grant pilot to help landowners tackle the pest...

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Export package launched to promote world class UK seafood overseas

Export package launched to promote world class UK seafood overseas

Friday, 06 May 2022

Government launches Seafood Exports package to promote UK seafood in new and existing markets overseas....

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Payments brought forward to help farmers with cashflow

Payments brought forward to help farmers with cashflow

Friday, 06 May 2022

Plans to make Direct Payments in two instalments announced to help farmers with cashflow...

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Appointments to the Adaptation Committee of the Climate Change Committee

Appointments to the Adaptation Committee of the Climate Change Committee

Friday, 29 April 2022

Defra and the Devolved Administrations make three appointments to the Adaptation Committee of the Climate Change Committee...

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Animal health and welfare bills receive Royal Assent

Animal health and welfare bills receive Royal Assent

Thursday, 28 April 2022

Acts further strengthen the UK’s position as a world leader for animal health and welfare now that we have left the EU...

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Strict controls on pine and cedar tree imports into Great Britain implemented

Strict controls on pine and cedar tree imports into Great Britain implemented

Thursday, 28 April 2022

Emergency regulation introduced to protect treescapes and strengthen biosecurity following the interception of Pine Processionary Moth...

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Bird keepers urged to maintain scrupulous biosecurity standards as housing measures set to be lifted

Bird keepers urged to maintain scrupulous biosecurity standards as housing measures set to be lifted

Monday, 25 April 2022

Mandatory housing measures will be lifted from 00:01 on Monday 2 May 2022....

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New Board Members appointed to the Joint Nature Conservation Committee

New Board Members appointed to the Joint Nature Conservation Committee

Monday, 25 April 2022

Defra Ministers have made two appointments to the Board of the Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC). ...

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Minister Churchill delivers speech at Agri Tech and Environmental Sustainability Conference 2022

Minister Churchill delivers speech at Agri Tech and Environmental Sustainability Conference 2022

Thursday, 21 April 2022

Minister Churchill spoke about the potential for technology across the agri-food sector at the conference. ...

New pilot requirement for tree suppliers announced to strengthen UK biosecurity

New pilot requirement for tree suppliers announced to strengthen UK biosecurity

Tuesday, 19 April 2022

From June 2022, applicants to government tree planting grants must source saplings from approved suppliers....

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Fisheries and Seafood Scheme Re Launches

Fisheries and Seafood Scheme Re Launches

Wednesday, 13 April 2022

Domestic funding scheme will continue in England, providing support to the seafood sector...

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New bathing water status in the Isle of Wight and Oxford

New bathing water status in the Isle of Wight and Oxford

Tuesday, 12 April 2022

Part of the Wolvercote Mill Stream at Port Meadow, Oxford, and the East Cowes Esplanade on the Isle of Wight will be added to the list of bathing wate...

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Exit scheme opens to support farmers who wish to leave the industry and create opportunities for new entrants

Exit scheme opens to support farmers who wish to leave the industry and create opportunities for new entrants

Tuesday, 12 April 2022

Government opens application window for the Lump Sum Exit Scheme to facilitate a voluntary planned exit from the industry....

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Ministers appoint new Trustees to Kew board

Ministers appoint new Trustees to Kew board

Tuesday, 12 April 2022

Steve Almond, Kate Priestman and John Scanlon have all been appointed as Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew....

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Over 314,000 homes better protected due to flood protection work

Over 314,000 homes better protected due to flood protection work

Monday, 11 April 2022

A £2.6 billion, six-year programme of work dedicated to improving flood and coastal defences has exceeded its original targets by 14,000 homes....

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Government announces new crackdown on fly tipping

Government announces new crackdown on fly tipping

Monday, 11 April 2022

Plans to save money for households disposing of DIY waste, alongside new grant funding for Local Authorities to clamp down on fly-tipping. ...

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Iain Coucher announced as preferred Ofwat Chair candidate

Iain Coucher announced as preferred Ofwat Chair candidate

Friday, 08 April 2022

The Environment Secretary has selected Iain Coucher as the Government’s preferred candidate to succeed Jonson Cox as the Chair of Ofwat....

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Linda Rosborough reappointed to Sea Fish Board

Linda Rosborough reappointed to Sea Fish Board

Monday, 04 April 2022

Defra Ministers have reappointed Linda Rosborough for a second term on the Sea Fish Industry Authority Board. ...

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Chilean market opens to UK pork exports

Chilean market opens to UK pork exports

Thursday, 31 March 2022

As part of the government's work to find new export destinations for UK food industry, the doors to the Chilean market are open to UK pork for the fir...

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Bees’ Needs Awards Winners announced

Bees’ Needs Awards Winners announced

Thursday, 31 March 2022

The awards recognise and celebrate examples of exemplary initiatives to support pollinators. ...

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Largest overhaul of sewer system to tackle storm sewage discharges

Largest overhaul of sewer system to tackle storm sewage discharges

Wednesday, 30 March 2022

Consultation on the Storm Overflows Discharge Reduction Plan outlines a step change in how water companies tackle the number of discharges of untreate...

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New post mortem PCR test to identify TB infection rolled out

New post mortem PCR test to identify TB infection rolled out

Wednesday, 30 March 2022

New post-mortem TB PCR test will cut the waiting time for results to just three weeks for slaughterhouse cases and non-bovine farmed animals. ...

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Eustice: supporting farmers ahead of the coming growing season

Eustice: supporting farmers ahead of the coming growing season

Wednesday, 30 March 2022

The Government has announced steps to assist farmers with the availability of fertilisers to address uncertainty amongst growers and keep costs down f...

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Public dialogue to help develop the third National Adaptation Programme

Public dialogue to help develop the third National Adaptation Programme

Tuesday, 29 March 2022

Public dialogue being delivered in partnership with UK Research and Innovation’s (UKRI’s) Sciencewise Programme, Ipsos and University of Leeds to info...

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Judith Batchelar announced as new Deputy Chair of the Environment Agency

Judith Batchelar announced as new Deputy Chair of the Environment Agency

Tuesday, 29 March 2022

The Environment Secretary has appointed Judith Batchelar as Deputy Chair of the Environment Agency. ...

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Consultations launched on measures to help local authorities tackle air pollution

Consultations launched on measures to help local authorities tackle air pollution

Monday, 28 March 2022

Proposals aim to help ensure that air quality standards are met in our communities ...

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Chief Vet warns rescue charities to follow documentation requirements

Chief Vet warns rescue charities to follow documentation requirements

Saturday, 26 March 2022

Illegal Ukrainian pet movement prompts warning from Chief Vet to animal rescue charities ...

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Communities to trial innovative ways of adapting to coastal erosion

Communities to trial innovative ways of adapting to coastal erosion

Saturday, 26 March 2022

£36 million Coastal Transition Accelerator Programme will be used to help deliver innovative adaptation projects in North Norfolk and East Riding of Y...

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Reforms to pet microchipping regulations in England set out

Reforms to pet microchipping regulations in England set out

Tuesday, 22 March 2022

Consultation launched on microchipping regulations follow the Pet Theft Taskforce recommendations ...

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