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UK veterinary antibiotics sales among lowest levels recorded in Europe

UK veterinary antibiotics sales among lowest levels recorded in Europe

Wednesday, 18 November 2020

New UK VARSS annual report shows UK sales of antibiotics in food-producing animals have halved since 2014. ...

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Extension of seabird haven to benefit 15,000 birds

Extension of seabird haven to benefit 15,000 birds

Tuesday, 17 November 2020

Expansion of a protected area in the Isles of Scilly....

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Updated rules for farm workers arriving in England

Updated rules for farm workers arriving in England

Monday, 16 November 2020

Seasonal workers arriving in England to carry out vital work on farms ahead of Christmas will now be able to work as soon as they arrive in the cou...

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Puppy lovers should paws for thought to avoid being ‘Petfished’ this Christmas, warns Chief Veterinary Officer

Puppy lovers should paws for thought to avoid being ‘Petfished’ this Christmas, warns Chief Veterinary Officer

Friday, 13 November 2020

Government Chief Vet urges the public to think twice before buying a new pet this Christmas and to thoroughly research sellers...

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Industry urged to check plant import and export guidance

Industry urged to check plant import and export guidance

Thursday, 12 November 2020

Key updates for plant and products exports before the end of the transition period. ...

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Antique industry urged to check guidance for trade of animal and furniture products from 1 January 2021

Antique industry urged to check guidance for trade of animal and furniture products from 1 January 2021

Thursday, 12 November 2020

Consumers and antique industry advised to check latest CITES guidance ahead of 1 January 2021...

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Landmark Agriculture Bill becomes law

Landmark Agriculture Bill becomes law

Wednesday, 11 November 2020

Transformative legislation setting out how farmers and land managers in England will be rewarded in future with public money for “public goods” passes...

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UK and Iceland to step up cooperation on fisheries

UK and Iceland to step up cooperation on fisheries

Wednesday, 11 November 2020

This bilateral arrangement follows agreement with Greenland earlier this week....

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Government sets out world leading new measures to protect rainforests

Government sets out world leading new measures to protect rainforests

Wednesday, 11 November 2020

Legislation will make it illegal for larger businesses to use products unless they comply with local laws to protect natural areas....

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UK and Greenland strengthen cooperation on fisheries

UK and Greenland strengthen cooperation on fisheries

Monday, 09 November 2020

Memorandum of Understanding follows recent agreements with Norway and the Faroe Islands...

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Communities at risk of flooding urged to apply for a share of £200m resilience programme

Communities at risk of flooding urged to apply for a share of £200m resilience programme

Monday, 09 November 2020

Flood and Coastal Resilience Innovation Programme will help communities improve resilience to flooding and coastal change...

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New general licences for the control of wild birds

New general licences for the control of wild birds

Monday, 09 November 2020

New general licences issued ahead of them coming into force on 1 January 2021....

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Independent review of flood insurance published

Independent review of flood insurance published

Thursday, 05 November 2020

Review led by former chair of ABI Amanda Blanc recommends greater protection for at-risk communities....

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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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