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New common sense approach to environmental regulation to support new homes drive

New common sense approach to environmental regulation to support new homes drive

Monday, 27 October 2025

Builders to save time and money from streamlined and proportionate reforms to environmental permits...

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New CEO appointed to lead RPA from January 2026

New CEO appointed to lead RPA from January 2026

Wednesday, 22 October 2025

Oliver Munn has been appointed CEO of the Rural Payments Agency, bringing extensive leadership and operational experience from across government and i...

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New financial penalties for environmental offences

New financial penalties for environmental offences

Tuesday, 21 October 2025

Bolstered powers for Environment Agency to hold water companies to account ...

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Planning reforms to accelerate Falmouth Docks redevelopment

Planning reforms to accelerate Falmouth Docks redevelopment

Monday, 20 October 2025

Falmouth Docks becomes the latest major infrastructure project to benefit from a lead environmental regulator - reducing delays and speeding up planni...

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Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund will boost regional economies

Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund will boost regional economies

Sunday, 19 October 2025

The new fund will modernise and revitalise the UK’s fishing fleet, with £56 million going to support Scottish, Welsh and Northern Irish fishing indust...

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Protect your home this Flood Action Week: five hardy plants to safeguard your garden

Protect your home this Flood Action Week: five hardy plants to safeguard your garden

Thursday, 16 October 2025

Green fingered tips to help improve flood resilience...

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Countryside Stewardship extended to support farming and nature

Countryside Stewardship extended to support farming and nature

Wednesday, 15 October 2025

Thousands of farmers will receive extensions to continue restoring nature and farming sustainably, supporting long-term food security....

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Deprived communities to get new flood defences faster 

Deprived communities to get new flood defences faster 

Monday, 13 October 2025

A record £10.5 billion investment in flood defences will defend nearly 900,000 properties in England, with new rules to get defences built more quickl...

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Threatened species and precious habitats to be better protected with new funding boost for overseas conservation projects

Threatened species and precious habitats to be better protected with new funding boost for overseas conservation projects

Thursday, 09 October 2025

New funding for local projects across 12 UK Overseas Territories and 36 developing countries over the next five years...

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Thousands of new homes get the go ahead in North Sussex

Thousands of new homes get the go ahead in North Sussex

Thursday, 09 October 2025

21,000 new homes in North Sussex unlocked after four-year bottleneck...

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Two Adaptation Committee members appointed

Two Adaptation Committee members appointed

Thursday, 09 October 2025

Two new appointees will support efforts to prepare and adapt the UK for climate change...

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Protecting communities and powering renewal: Over 24,000 homes and businesses protected from floods in first year

Protecting communities and powering renewal: Over 24,000 homes and businesses protected from floods in first year

Tuesday, 07 October 2025

151 flood schemes delivered in 12 months to boost flood resilience across the nation and better protect more than 24,000 homes and businesses....

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Public urged to buy pets from reputable sources

Public urged to buy pets from reputable sources

Monday, 06 October 2025

New rules mean all commercial dog imports from Romania into Great Britain to undergo mandatory pre-import testing...

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Water company fines fund local restoration projects

Water company fines fund local restoration projects

Thursday, 02 October 2025

Over £10 million in water company fines directed to restore local waterways through 51 projects aimed at cleaning up rivers, lakes and seas....

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New Commissioner to champion tenant farmers across England  

New Commissioner to champion tenant farmers across England  

Friday, 26 September 2025

Alan Laidlaw, an experienced CEO with more than 25 years’ experience in agriculture and land management, has been appointed to the new role. ...

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Water saving plans to reduce bills and unblock new homes

Water saving plans to reduce bills and unblock new homes

Monday, 22 September 2025

Strengthened Water Efficiency Standards will boost housebuilding and keep more money in families’ pockets. ...

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The Animal Welfare Committee welcomes new experts

The Animal Welfare Committee welcomes new experts

Monday, 22 September 2025

The new Committee members will advise governments across the UK on measures to protect animal welfare...

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Foot and Mouth disease controls amended for Hungary

Foot and Mouth disease controls amended for Hungary

Thursday, 18 September 2025

Foot and Mouth disease controls have been amended for Hungary...

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UK and Brazil to show global leadership on fertilisers sustainability

UK and Brazil to show global leadership on fertilisers sustainability

Friday, 12 September 2025

Today, the UK and Brazil have signed a partnership on fertilisers to tackle their environmental impact and embrace their economic opportunities. ...

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Government takes action to protect bees from pesticides

Government takes action to protect bees from pesticides

Thursday, 11 September 2025

Government announces new guidance to protect pollinators such as bees ...

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Burning banned on England’s deep peat to protect wildlife

Burning banned on England’s deep peat to protect wildlife

Monday, 08 September 2025

Ban on burning heather and grass on deep peat extended to improve air quality for local communities, reduce flood risk and protect wildlife....

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Homes to be better protected from floods this winter as Taskforce boosts nation’s resilience

Homes to be better protected from floods this winter as Taskforce boosts nation’s resilience

Monday, 08 September 2025

Latest meeting takes place today chaired by Floods Minister Emma Hardy ...

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Appointments made to National Park and National Landscape Conservation Boards

Appointments made to National Park and National Landscape Conservation Boards

Wednesday, 03 September 2025

New board members will drive efforts to preserve and enhance the natural beauty, wildlife and heritage of England's National Parks and Landscapes...

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£12m ‘Dragons Den’ farming innovation boost

£12m ‘Dragons Den’ farming innovation boost

Monday, 01 September 2025

The government is investing £12.6m to boost UK agri-tech, building on clever innovations to cut costs, drive growth, and secure farming’s future....

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British businesses cheer UK EU deal to support food trade and profits

British businesses cheer UK EU deal to support food trade and profits

Friday, 29 August 2025

The SPS agreement will making trading with the UK’s biggest market faster, easier and cheaper, adding up to £5.1bn a year to the UK economy....

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Streamlined regulation to power growth and boost British industry

Streamlined regulation to power growth and boost British industry

Tuesday, 26 August 2025

Environmental permitting for industry and energy to be modernised, as part of new plans following the landmark Corry Review...

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Heightened Avian Influenza Risk Warning Issued to Bird Keepers and Gamebird Rearers

Heightened Avian Influenza Risk Warning Issued to Bird Keepers and Gamebird Rearers

Wednesday, 20 August 2025

Bird keepers and gamebird rearers reminded of heightened Avian Influenza risk...

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Environmental reforms to break planning system gridlock   

Environmental reforms to break planning system gridlock   

Monday, 18 August 2025

Britain's broken planning and development system is rewired to accelerate infrastructure delivery and homebuilding while safeguarding the environment...

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Extra border checks cancelled ahead of UK EU deal

Extra border checks cancelled ahead of UK EU deal

Monday, 18 August 2025

The forthcoming deal will slash red tape, cut costs for businesses, and speed up the smooth flow of agrifood trade at the border....

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42 mile stretch of King Charles III England Coast Path opens

42 mile stretch of King Charles III England Coast Path opens

Sunday, 17 August 2025

A continuous path from the Scottish border to Gibraltar point in Lincolnshire has officially been completed with the trail between Easington to Bridli...

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