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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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13,000 homes to be protected from floods thanks to new tidal barrier

13,000 homes to be protected from floods thanks to new tidal barrier

Thursday, 17 March 2022

The signing of a Transport and Works Act Order provides permission for construction to go ahead...

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Delivering on the Environment Act: new targets announced and ambitious plans for nature recovery

Delivering on the Environment Act: new targets announced and ambitious plans for nature recovery

Wednesday, 16 March 2022

Targets and Green Paper proposals will protect and enhance our natural world. ...

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RPA opens application window for farm payments for 2022

RPA opens application window for farm payments for 2022

Tuesday, 15 March 2022

Farmers and land managers have until 16 May to apply for BPS; and claim for CS revenue and ES payments....

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£11.6m boost for local authorities to tackle air pollution

£11.6m boost for local authorities to tackle air pollution

Wednesday, 09 March 2022

Air Quality Grants awarded across England to fund local projects for cleaner air....

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Government responds to the consultation to reform the AHDB

Government responds to the consultation to reform the AHDB

Tuesday, 08 March 2022

UK Government and Devolved Governments agree on ending AHDB levy for the horticulture and potato sectors....

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Dame Amelia Fawcett reappointed as Chair of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

Dame Amelia Fawcett reappointed as Chair of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

Thursday, 03 March 2022

Environment Secretary George Eustice has reappointed Dame Amelia Fawcett as Chair of Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. ...

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UK backs ambitious global action to tackle plastic pollution

UK backs ambitious global action to tackle plastic pollution

Wednesday, 02 March 2022

The UK provided support to kick start negotiations on a legally binding treaty on plastic pollution at the United Nations Environment Assembly....

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Over half a million trees set to be planted in our towns, cities and countryside

Over half a million trees set to be planted in our towns, cities and countryside

Wednesday, 02 March 2022

Almost 680,000 trees will be planted in towns, cities and rural areas to increase access to nature and boost health and wellbeing....

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Emergency pesticide authorisation to protect sugar beet crops

Emergency pesticide authorisation to protect sugar beet crops

Tuesday, 01 March 2022

Predicted virus incidence rate passes required threshold as set out in independent scientific modelling...

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Churchill champions agri food innovation in Dubai

Churchill champions agri food innovation in Dubai

Tuesday, 01 March 2022

Minister Jo Churchill visited the United Arab Emirates to emphasise the importance of agri-food innovation in advancing sustainable food production....

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Environment Secretary speech at NFU Conference 22 February 2022

Environment Secretary speech at NFU Conference 22 February 2022

Tuesday, 22 February 2022

George Eustice set out plans for government funded vet visits, grants for welfare improvements, and health and welfare priorities for each sector at t...

Environment Secretary sets out animal health and welfare support for livestock farmers

Environment Secretary sets out animal health and welfare support for livestock farmers

Tuesday, 22 February 2022

Speaking at the NFU Conference, George Eustice set out plans for government funded vet visits, grants for welfare improvements, and health and welfare...

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£1.4m delivered to projects supporting sustainable fishing and fisheries science across the UK

£1.4m delivered to projects supporting sustainable fishing and fisheries science across the UK

Friday, 18 February 2022

Fisheries Industry Science Partnerships to strengthen relations between industry and research organisations to promote world-class fisheries managemen...

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£200 million investment to fight zoonotic diseases

£200 million investment to fight zoonotic diseases

Wednesday, 16 February 2022

Environment Secretary confirms £200m investment in UK’s world class Animal Plant and Health Laboratory in Weybridge ...

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New South Cumbria stretch of the England Coast Path opens

New South Cumbria stretch of the England Coast Path opens

Friday, 11 February 2022

11 mile section brings the total length of the England Coast Path to 81 miles in Cumbria ...

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Plans set out for two new bathing waters

Plans set out for two new bathing waters

Wednesday, 09 February 2022

An area of the River Thames in Oxford and a coastal area in the Isle of Wight have been put forward for bathing water status...

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UK and Faroes reach agreement on fishing opportunities for 2022

UK and Faroes reach agreement on fishing opportunities for 2022

Tuesday, 08 February 2022

A more balanced deal than previous arrangements, securing UK priority stocks such as cod and haddock ...

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