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New round of government fund for collaborative farming communities

New round of government fund for collaborative farming communities

Monday, 13 September 2021

Countryside Stewardship Facilitation Fund to reopen in December following continued successful uptake....

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£24 million for cutting edge science and fisheries

£24 million for cutting edge science and fisheries

Friday, 10 September 2021

UK government announces first investment from £100 million UK Seafood Fund to boost innovation in the fishing industry....

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New appointment to the Natural England Board

New appointment to the Natural England Board

Friday, 10 September 2021

Clare Fitzsimmons has been appointed to the Board of Natural England, with Lord Blencathra, Catherine Dugmore and Henry Robinson reappointed....

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£9 million fund for local authorities to tackle air pollution

£9 million fund for local authorities to tackle air pollution

Friday, 03 September 2021

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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Pet abduction to be made new criminal offence in crackdown on pet theft

Pet abduction to be made new criminal offence in crackdown on pet theft

Friday, 03 September 2021

Pet Theft Taskforce delivers report with key findings and recommendations...

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Mexican market opens its doors for imports of British pork

Mexican market opens its doors for imports of British pork

Thursday, 02 September 2021

Mexican market is now open for British pork for the first time, which means a potential boost of £50m over the first five years of trade....

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Floods Minister chairs roundtable to address flood risk along the Aire & Calder

Floods Minister chairs roundtable to address flood risk along the Aire & Calder

Wednesday, 01 September 2021

More than £146 million will be invested in over 150 flood coastal erosion schemes across Yorkshire and the Humber this year....

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Professor Jonathan Statham appointed AHWBE Chair

Professor Jonathan Statham appointed AHWBE Chair

Wednesday, 01 September 2021

Biosecurity Minister Lord Benyon has appointed Professor Jonathan Statham as the new Chair of the Animal Health and Welfare Board for England....

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Court warrant carried out to prevent spread of bovine TB

Court warrant carried out to prevent spread of bovine TB

Tuesday, 31 August 2021

bTB-positive alpaca known as 'Geronimo' has been euthanised to prevent the spread of disease....

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New Tree Health pilot to protect trees from pests and diseases

New Tree Health pilot to protect trees from pests and diseases

Tuesday, 31 August 2021

The Forestry Commission has opened expressions of interest to pilot a new scheme to protect trees from pests and diseases in England....

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Chewing Gum Task Force to clean up our high streets

Chewing Gum Task Force to clean up our high streets

Sunday, 29 August 2021

Gum firms to invest up to £10 million over next five years to significantly reduce gum litter...

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Next steps to tackle plastic waste

Next steps to tackle plastic waste

Friday, 27 August 2021

Government to consult on banning a range of polluting plastics this Autumn, with single-use plastic plates, cutlery and polystyrene cups under review ...

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Landmark Environment Bill strengthened to halt biodiversity loss by 2030

Landmark Environment Bill strengthened to halt biodiversity loss by 2030

Friday, 27 August 2021

New strengthened Government commitments to protect the environment for future generations made today in landmark Environment Bill amendments....

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Thousands of hectares of vital peatland to be restored to help tackle climate change and protect biodiversity

Thousands of hectares of vital peatland to be restored to help tackle climate change and protect biodiversity

Thursday, 26 August 2021

Over £16 million to be awarded through the first round of Natural England’s Peat Restoration Grants....

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Fisheries Minster reinforces ties with trade partner Norway

Fisheries Minster reinforces ties with trade partner Norway

Thursday, 26 August 2021

Victoria Prentis MP, has undertaken her first official visit to Norway to support trade links and build cooperation on fisheries management. ...

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Landmark consultation launched on the reintroduction of beavers in England

Landmark consultation launched on the reintroduction of beavers in England

Tuesday, 24 August 2021

Consultation launched to seek views on the cautious release and management of beavers into the wild...

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New powers to tackle cruel puppy smuggling move step closer

New powers to tackle cruel puppy smuggling move step closer

Friday, 20 August 2021

Government seeks public and industry views on plans to safeguard welfare of imported puppies and dogs ...

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Better welfare conditions for millions of farm animals during transit

Better welfare conditions for millions of farm animals during transit

Tuesday, 17 August 2021

New rules on maximum journey times and more headroom will raise welfare of farm animals during transport....

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Government to introduce world leading ban on shark fin trade

Government to introduce world leading ban on shark fin trade

Sunday, 15 August 2021

The UK will ban the import and export of detached shark fins and products containing them....

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Government scales up support to protect the world’s ocean with multimillion boost for marine recovery

Government scales up support to protect the world’s ocean with multimillion boost for marine recovery

Thursday, 12 August 2021

Blue Planet Fund delivers £16.2m for five programmes to tackle climate change, restore ocean health and reduce poverty in developing countries....

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Welsh Gower Salt Marsh Lamb first new registration under new UK Geographical Indication schemes

Welsh Gower Salt Marsh Lamb first new registration under new UK Geographical Indication schemes

Tuesday, 10 August 2021

Gower Salt Marsh Lamb has today officially joined the club of UK’s most iconic products....

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Local communities urged to help shape the natural world around them

Local communities urged to help shape the natural world around them

Tuesday, 10 August 2021

Government launches consultation into a new nature mapping plan for local communities...

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Funding boost for farmers to tackle water pollution

Funding boost for farmers to tackle water pollution

Monday, 02 August 2021

Farmers will be given additional advice and support to help them access a range of solutions to reduce pollution ...

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More than 1,000 flood schemes to benefit from record investment

More than 1,000 flood schemes to benefit from record investment

Wednesday, 28 July 2021

Over £860m to be invested in flood alleviation schemes this year with further action including improvements to flood insurance ...

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Multi million pound boost for green jobs and nature recovery

Multi million pound boost for green jobs and nature recovery

Tuesday, 27 July 2021

90 projects awarded grants to accelerate action to support 2,500 jobs, plant almost a million trees and boost nature recovery across the country...

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Government to invest £6.2m in new flood defences for Bewdley

Government to invest £6.2m in new flood defences for Bewdley

Tuesday, 27 July 2021

Part of a package of funding for schemes across the Severn Valley ...

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Red tape cut for wine imports to save British wine lovers £130m a year

Red tape cut for wine imports to save British wine lovers £130m a year

Sunday, 25 July 2021

Ministers announce intention to remove VI-1 certification requirements for imported wine ...

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G20 Environment Ministers commit to action at the G20 in Naples

G20 Environment Ministers commit to action at the G20 in Naples

Friday, 23 July 2021

UK Government welcomes commitments to halt biodiversity loss, climate change and pollution at the G20 in Naples...

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Food industry Covid testing rolled out to support sector

Food industry Covid testing rolled out to support sector

Friday, 23 July 2021

Environment Secretary George Eustice and Health Secretary Sajid Javid have outlined plans for daily contact testing for the food and drink industries....

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Government seeks views on compensatory measures for development impacts on Marine Protected Areas

Government seeks views on compensatory measures for development impacts on Marine Protected Areas

Thursday, 22 July 2021

10 week consultation opens on guidance for developers....

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