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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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10p plastic bag charge introduced in England

10p plastic bag charge introduced in England

Friday, 21 May 2021

Charge extended to all retailers and increased to 10p to reduce plastic waste further from today (21 May)....

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Government launches consultation on exit payments to farmers

Government launches consultation on exit payments to farmers

Wednesday, 19 May 2021

Consultation on changes to the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) to support farmers through the agricultural transition period has been launched. ...

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Natural England launches species reintroductions task force to help drive recovery of declining species

Natural England launches species reintroductions task force to help drive recovery of declining species

Tuesday, 18 May 2021

New task force will consider reintroduction of species to help populations recover as part of the Nature Recovery Network...

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Environment Secretary speech at Delamere Forest on restoring nature and building back greener

Environment Secretary speech at Delamere Forest on restoring nature and building back greener

Tuesday, 18 May 2021

Environment Secretary George Eustice delivers speech at an online event hosted by The Wildlife Trusts ...

More than 2,000 farmers respond to Sustainable Farming Incentive pilot

More than 2,000 farmers respond to Sustainable Farming Incentive pilot

Tuesday, 18 May 2021

The pilot is due to start in October 2021...

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Environment Secretary to set out plans to restore nature and build back greener from the pandemic

Environment Secretary to set out plans to restore nature and build back greener from the pandemic

Monday, 17 May 2021

Environment Secretary makes landmark speech, outlining plans to protect and restore nature, tackle the climate and biodiversity crises and help delive...

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Tree planting rates to treble by end of this Parliament

Tree planting rates to treble by end of this Parliament

Monday, 17 May 2021

Plans to treble tree planting rates by the end of this Parliament to be set out by the Environment Secretary in a speech this week...

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Animals to be formally recognised as sentient beings in domestic law

Animals to be formally recognised as sentient beings in domestic law

Thursday, 13 May 2021

Introduction of the Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill as part of the Government's Action Plan for Animal Welfare ...

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Government welcomes findings of independent reservoir safety review

Government welcomes findings of independent reservoir safety review

Thursday, 13 May 2021

Second part of review examines the effectiveness of current legislation based on the safety and regulation of reservoirs...

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Minister Prentis speech for SAGB annual conference on 12 May 2021

Minister Prentis speech for SAGB annual conference on 12 May 2021

Wednesday, 12 May 2021

Minister Prentis delivers the keynote speech at the Shellfish Association of Great Britain's annual conference....

UK to lead the way on animal welfare through flagship new Action Plan

UK to lead the way on animal welfare through flagship new Action Plan

Tuesday, 11 May 2021

UK launches first ever action plan to improve the welfare and conservation of animals at home and abroad ...

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New Environment Bill provisions to tackle storm overflows

New Environment Bill provisions to tackle storm overflows

Tuesday, 11 May 2021

New legal duties on water companies and government will be included in the Environment Bill to reduce sewage discharged into waterways...

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New appointments to the Seafish board

New appointments to the Seafish board

Monday, 10 May 2021

Chair, Deputy Chair and five new members appointed to the board of the Sea Fish Industry Authority...

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44,000 trees to be planted as Urban Tree Challenge Fund reopens

44,000 trees to be planted as Urban Tree Challenge Fund reopens

Saturday, 08 May 2021

More trees in urban areas will help support people’s health and wellbeing as well as wider environmental benefits, as we build back greener from the p...

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Taskforce launched to investigate reported rise in pet thefts

Taskforce launched to investigate reported rise in pet thefts

Friday, 07 May 2021

Taskforce will investigate and draw up action to tackle these crimes....

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New plans unveiled to boost recycling

New plans unveiled to boost recycling

Friday, 07 May 2021

Major shake-up of England’s bin collections to make it easier for millions of households to recycle and reduce costs for taxpayers. ...

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10p plastic bag charge to come into force on 21 May

10p plastic bag charge to come into force on 21 May

Thursday, 06 May 2021

Charge extended to all businesses in bid to ramp up war on plastic waste. ...

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Restrictions on sale of coal and wet wood for home burning begin

Restrictions on sale of coal and wet wood for home burning begin

Friday, 30 April 2021

Sales of coal and wet wood for household burning are being phased out to cut harmful pollution to human health...

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