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Government publishes update to Agricultural Transition Plan

Government publishes update to Agricultural Transition Plan

Wednesday, 30 June 2021

UK government publishes update to Agricultural Transition Plan outlining principles for payments under environmental schemes and the Sustainable Farmi...

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Environment Secretary George Eustice speaks at Cereals 2021

Environment Secretary George Eustice speaks at Cereals 2021

Wednesday, 30 June 2021

Secretary of State announces more details of Sustainable Farming Incentive...

Regional Flood and Coastal Committee (RFCC) chair appointments

Regional Flood and Coastal Committee (RFCC) chair appointments

Tuesday, 29 June 2021

The RFCC chair appointments have been announced...

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Environment Secretary shares further information on funding split for future farming schemes

Environment Secretary shares further information on funding split for future farming schemes

Friday, 25 June 2021

The Environment Secretary delivers speech at the Groundswell Agriculture Show....

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Ambitious proposals to create and improve protected landscapes across England

Ambitious proposals to create and improve protected landscapes across England

Wednesday, 23 June 2021

Renewed commitment to boost nature recovery and help more people from all part of society access Britain’s most beautiful landscapes...

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New chair to lead task force on sustainable farming of peatlands

New chair to lead task force on sustainable farming of peatlands

Wednesday, 23 June 2021

Lowland peatlands provide some of the country’s most fertile soils, which play a vital role in producing food for our nation....

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New Plymouth and South Devon Community Forest announced

New Plymouth and South Devon Community Forest announced

Tuesday, 22 June 2021

The creation of Plymouth and South Devon Community Forest is part of a government drive to see tree planting rates treble in England by the end of thi...

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Government responds to Coroner after Ella Kissi Debrah inquest

Government responds to Coroner after Ella Kissi Debrah inquest

Thursday, 17 June 2021

The Government has responded to the Coroner’s Prevention of Future Deaths Report...

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Fishing Minister visits historic fishing port of Brixham

Fishing Minister visits historic fishing port of Brixham

Thursday, 17 June 2021

Minister Prentis visits Brixham fish market and meets with local industry representatives....

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Government backs Bill banning the use of glue traps for pest control

Government backs Bill banning the use of glue traps for pest control

Wednesday, 16 June 2021

Government backs Glue Traps (Offences) Bill to crack down on inhumane traps...

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Fines of up to £5,000 for animal offences proposed under new Penalty Notices Bill

Fines of up to £5,000 for animal offences proposed under new Penalty Notices Bill

Wednesday, 16 June 2021

Government backs Animals (Penalty Notices) Bill to crackdown on animal offenders...

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UK secures markets access to Japan for exports of poultry meat

UK secures markets access to Japan for exports of poultry meat

Wednesday, 16 June 2021

UK poultry can now be served on Japanese tables with industry estimates predicting this will boost the industry by up to £65 million over five years....

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Non Executive Director appointments to Consumer Council for Water

Non Executive Director appointments to Consumer Council for Water

Tuesday, 15 June 2021

Four new non-executive directors – Bev Keogh, Jeff Halliwell, Rachel Onikosi and Lisa Tennant - have been appointed to the Consumer Council for Water ...

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Government sets out commitments to biodiversity and sustainability in G7 Nature Compact

Government sets out commitments to biodiversity and sustainability in G7 Nature Compact

Sunday, 13 June 2021

G7 leaders have agreed commitments to halt and reverse biodiversity loss by 2030, and tackle deforestation, marine litter and illegal wildlife trade....

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UK and EU sign agreement on catch levels for 2021

UK and EU sign agreement on catch levels for 2021

Friday, 11 June 2021

Agreement covers catch limits for 70 shared fish stocks worth approximately £333m in fishing opportunities to the UK fleet....

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Major River Thames flood alleviation project passes key milestone

Major River Thames flood alleviation project passes key milestone

Thursday, 10 June 2021

Government approves funding for the latest stage of the River Thames Scheme....

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Crackdown on livestock worrying in England and Wales

Crackdown on livestock worrying in England and Wales

Tuesday, 08 June 2021

New measures introduced through the Kept Animals Bill ...

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Government launches second Animal Welfare Bill to protect pets, livestock and wild animals

Government launches second Animal Welfare Bill to protect pets, livestock and wild animals

Monday, 07 June 2021

The new Bill will improve welfare standards through a wide range of measures...

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Government sets out marine commitments to mark World Ocean Day

Government sets out marine commitments to mark World Ocean Day

Monday, 07 June 2021

Countries sign up to back '30by30' and plans to pilot greater protections for England’s waters launched....

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First new board members of Office for Environmental Protection

First new board members of Office for Environmental Protection

Monday, 07 June 2021

Dr Paul Leinster CBE, Professor Richard Macrory, Professor Dan Laffoley and Julie Hill MBE have been appointed to the OEP Board....

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Public urged to Plant For Our Planet in a new campaign launched today

Public urged to Plant For Our Planet in a new campaign launched today

Friday, 04 June 2021

#PlantForOurPlanet launched on World Environment Day as part of building back greener...

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World Environment Day: Over £8m boost for international conservation

World Environment Day: Over £8m boost for international conservation

Friday, 04 June 2021

Over £8 million new funding to protect rare wildlife and vulnerable habitats across the globe....

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New international alliance to preserve Peruvian Amazon rainforest

New international alliance to preserve Peruvian Amazon rainforest

Thursday, 03 June 2021

The UK, US, Peru, Germany, and Norway are stepping up efforts to reduce deforestation in the Peruvian Amazon by 2025. ...

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Interim general licensing regime for releasing gamebirds

Interim general licensing regime for releasing gamebirds

Monday, 31 May 2021

General licence allows an authorised person to release common pheasants and red-legged partridges within European sites and a 500 metre boundary in En...

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Call for evidence launched on fur trade

Call for evidence launched on fur trade

Sunday, 30 May 2021

Evidence will be used to consider future government policy in relation to the fur trade...

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New Tree Health Pilot to launch this summer

New Tree Health Pilot to launch this summer

Friday, 28 May 2021

New plans announced today to protect trees, woods and forests from pests and diseases in England....

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Government sets out next phase of strategy to combat bovine tuberculosis in England

Government sets out next phase of strategy to combat bovine tuberculosis in England

Thursday, 27 May 2021

New measures to eradicate bovine tuberculosis (bTB) in England by 2038 announced...

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UK signs up to global alliance to protect our oceans and at risk communities

UK signs up to global alliance to protect our oceans and at risk communities

Wednesday, 26 May 2021

UK announces membership of the Ocean Risk and Resilience Action Alliance (ORRAA). ...

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Environment Bill continues through Parliament

Environment Bill continues through Parliament

Wednesday, 26 May 2021

New amendments will include legally-binding 2030 species target and measures to reduce sewage discharges into rivers. ...

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UK secures historic G7 commitments to tackle climate change and halt biodiversity loss by 2030

UK secures historic G7 commitments to tackle climate change and halt biodiversity loss by 2030

Friday, 21 May 2021

G7 Environment and Climate ministers commit to tackle climate change...

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