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Government consults on use of fertilisers to clean up our air

Government consults on use of fertilisers to clean up our air

Thursday, 05 November 2020

Consultation launched on how to cut ammonia emissions from the use of solid urea fertilisers to better protect human health and the environment ...

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Defra launches the Healthy Bees Plan 2030 to help protect honey bees

Defra launches the Healthy Bees Plan 2030 to help protect honey bees

Tuesday, 03 November 2020

Honey bees contribute directly to local food production and make an important contribution, through pollination, to crop production and the wider envi...

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Environment Bill resumes passage through Parliament

Environment Bill resumes passage through Parliament

Tuesday, 03 November 2020

The landmark and world-leading legislation which will transform how we protect and enhance our environment has returned to Parliament....

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Defra concludes its review into releasing gamebirds on and around protected sites

Defra concludes its review into releasing gamebirds on and around protected sites

Friday, 30 October 2020

Defra has concluded its review into how gamebird releases on or near European protected sites are managed....

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UK signs fisheries agreement with the Faroe Islands

UK signs fisheries agreement with the Faroe Islands

Thursday, 29 October 2020

The UK signs second fisheries agreement since leaving the EU, following earlier successful agreement with Norway....

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Five simple steps to transform gardens into ‘hedgehog havens’

Five simple steps to transform gardens into ‘hedgehog havens’

Friday, 23 October 2020

Environment Secretary Elizabeth Truss today lent her support to campaigns encouraging local communities to make gardens 'hedgehog-friendly'....

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Government backs Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill as it takes crucial step forward

Government backs Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill as it takes crucial step forward

Friday, 23 October 2020

Plans which will mean animal abusers could face up to five years in prison move a step closer....

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Businesses trading timber urged to prepare for change

Businesses trading timber urged to prepare for change

Friday, 23 October 2020

Firms will need to take action ahead of the end of the transition period....

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Sewage signals early warning of coronavirus outbreaks

Sewage signals early warning of coronavirus outbreaks

Thursday, 22 October 2020

Government-led programme is providing an early warning of coronavirus outbreaks by monitoring sewage and sharing data with NHS Test & Trace...

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New rules and logos to protect British food and drink

New rules and logos to protect British food and drink

Thursday, 22 October 2020

Legislation laid in Parliament setting out new rules and logos to protect British food and drink...

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Defra seeks views on expanding use of monitoring technology on fishing boats

Defra seeks views on expanding use of monitoring technology on fishing boats

Monday, 19 October 2020

Government to examine roll out of Remote Electronic Monitoring on fishing vessels....

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Northern Irish F gas users urged to prepare for change ahead of 1 January 2021

Northern Irish F gas users urged to prepare for change ahead of 1 January 2021

Thursday, 15 October 2020

Producers, suppliers, traders and end-users will need to take action to prepare for the end of the transition period...

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Statement on new Chair of Advisory Committee on Packaging

Statement on new Chair of Advisory Committee on Packaging

Tuesday, 13 October 2020

Deep Sagar has been announced as the new Chair of the Advisory Committee on Packaging....

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Government consults on new measures to boost the fishing industry and coastal communities

Government consults on new measures to boost the fishing industry and coastal communities

Tuesday, 13 October 2020

Package of consultations launched seeking views on opportunities for the fishing industry...

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£25 million available to help farmers boost productivity

£25 million available to help farmers boost productivity

Wednesday, 07 October 2020

Farmers invited to apply for grants to help improve their efficiency and benefit the environment...

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Green social prescribing pilots open for applications

Green social prescribing pilots open for applications

Monday, 05 October 2020

Applications open to deliver four ‘green social prescribing’ pilots as part of a £4.27 million project to improve mental health and wellbeing in commu...

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Call for evidence on 'Air Quality Partners' to support local authorities

Call for evidence on 'Air Quality Partners' to support local authorities

Monday, 05 October 2020

New approach aims to broaden the range of organisations responsible for improving air quality locally....

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Global Ocean Alliance: 30 countries are now calling for greater ocean protection

Global Ocean Alliance: 30 countries are now calling for greater ocean protection

Friday, 02 October 2020

Commitment for 30% of the ocean to be protected by 2030...

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Stark warning to several water companies as environmental performance fails to improve

Stark warning to several water companies as environmental performance fails to improve

Friday, 02 October 2020

Environmental performance report shows more action and investment is needed by several water companies that are failing to protect the environment ...

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Training fund launched to help vets prepare for 1 January 2021

Training fund launched to help vets prepare for 1 January 2021

Thursday, 01 October 2020

The new fund aims to boost the certification capacity for exports to the EU at the end of the transition period. ...

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Start of ban on plastic straws, stirrers and cotton buds

Start of ban on plastic straws, stirrers and cotton buds

Wednesday, 30 September 2020

Ministers continue fight against plastic waste to protect natural environments and marine wildlife....

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UK and Norway sign historic fisheries agreement

UK and Norway sign historic fisheries agreement

Wednesday, 30 September 2020

The UK signs first fisheries agreement since leaving the EU and first as an independent coastal state....

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First exports of UK beef to the USA in 20 years underway

First exports of UK beef to the USA in 20 years underway

Wednesday, 30 September 2020

UK beef to be served on US plates for first time in over 20 years, with first exports commencing from a Northern Irish facility. ...

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Environment Secretary speech on biodiversity: 24 September 2020

Environment Secretary speech on biodiversity: 24 September 2020

Thursday, 24 September 2020

Environment Secretary George Eustice outlines the UK's vision for tackling biodiversity loss at home and abroad. ...

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Neil Hornby appointed as new Cefas Chief Executive

Neil Hornby appointed as new Cefas Chief Executive

Thursday, 24 September 2020

Neil Hornby has been appointed as the new chief executive of Cefas (Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science). ...

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Government extends £5,000 grant scheme for flood hit homes

Government extends £5,000 grant scheme for flood hit homes

Monday, 21 September 2020

Extension will allow more time for residents and businesses to apply for funding from eligible councils after coronavirus delays...

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Fashion industry alerted to new guidance for trade of animal products

Fashion industry alerted to new guidance for trade of animal products

Friday, 18 September 2020

Make sure you check guidance before importing and exporting products which are covered by CITES....

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Outdoor use of metaldehyde to be banned to protect wildlife

Outdoor use of metaldehyde to be banned to protect wildlife

Friday, 18 September 2020

Restrictions on the use of metaldehyde ...

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UK businesses now eligible to export beef to the USA

UK businesses now eligible to export beef to the USA

Wednesday, 16 September 2020

First four businesses are now officially listed as eligible to export UK beef to the USA....

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Government’s £40 million Green Recovery Challenge Fund opens for applications

Government’s £40 million Green Recovery Challenge Fund opens for applications

Monday, 14 September 2020

A fund of up to £40 million that will create jobs in nature recovery and conservation opens today. ...

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