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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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Farming Minister visits innovative Yorkshire agri environment schemes

Farming Minister visits innovative Yorkshire agri environment schemes

Friday, 11 September 2020

Victoria Prentis visited Richmond in Yorkshire to see first-hand how local environmental land management projects are delivering for nature. ...

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Wildlife protection plan to unlock Hampshire housebuilding

Wildlife protection plan to unlock Hampshire housebuilding

Thursday, 10 September 2020

Trailblazing new government-backed scheme to benefit both people and wildlife in the Solent....

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Asian hornet identified in Hampshire

Asian hornet identified in Hampshire

Thursday, 10 September 2020

Beekeepers and members of the public were today asked to remain vigilant after an Asian hornet was spotted in the Gosport area of Hampshire....

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Water companies challenged to improve environmental performance

Water companies challenged to improve environmental performance

Tuesday, 08 September 2020

Water company chiefs challenged on environmental performance, leakage and protecting supplies....

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2020 badger control licences published

2020 badger control licences published

Monday, 07 September 2020

Natural England has published licenses for areas that will undertake badger control operations in England this autumn....

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A record breaking year for hen harrier breeding

A record breaking year for hen harrier breeding

Wednesday, 02 September 2020

Natural England has recorded the best year for hen harrier breeding in England since 2002. ...

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£2 million fund for local action on air quality

£2 million fund for local action on air quality

Wednesday, 02 September 2020

New round of funding opens for Local Authorities to help clean up dirty air for communities...

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War on plastic waste stepped up with extension of plastic bag charge

War on plastic waste stepped up with extension of plastic bag charge

Sunday, 30 August 2020

The single-use carrier bag charge will be extended to all retailers and increased to 10p from April 2021 to further protect our oceans from plastic wa...

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£500,000 funding for innovative research to diagnose TB in cattle faster

£500,000 funding for innovative research to diagnose TB in cattle faster

Friday, 28 August 2020

The government has awarded £500,000 grant funding for projects that develop new tools to diagnose tuberculosis (bTB) in cattle....

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Government takes action to manage surface water flood risk

Government takes action to manage surface water flood risk

Wednesday, 26 August 2020

The government will immediately accept 12 recommendations from an independent review into responsibilities around surface water flooding ...

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Fisheries Minister meets fishing and seafood community in Tenby

Fisheries Minister meets fishing and seafood community in Tenby

Tuesday, 25 August 2020

Victoria Prentis visited Tenby, Wales to learn about this resilient coastal community....

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World leading new law to protect rainforests and clean up supply chains

World leading new law to protect rainforests and clean up supply chains

Monday, 24 August 2020

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

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Third Woodland Carbon Guarantee auction now open for applications

Third Woodland Carbon Guarantee auction now open for applications

Thursday, 20 August 2020

Land managers offered guaranteed income for tree planting after third auction of Woodland Carbon Guarantee is announced....

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Legally binding targets to help “build back greener”

Legally binding targets to help “build back greener”

Tuesday, 18 August 2020

The Government sets out how it will underpin key environmental commitments with legally binding targets, including for air quality, water, waste and b...

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Five local authorities announced to trailblaze England’s nature recovery pilots

Five local authorities announced to trailblaze England’s nature recovery pilots

Friday, 14 August 2020

Five pilot areas will test how the recovery of England’s landscapes and wildlife can be driven locally...

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Fund to support dairy farmers opens for applications

Fund to support dairy farmers opens for applications

Thursday, 13 August 2020

The dairy response fund is now open for eligible farmers to apply for up to £10,000 of financial support following the coronavirus outbreak. ...

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Pet owners reminded to seek advice on travel plans ahead of 1 January 2021

Pet owners reminded to seek advice on travel plans ahead of 1 January 2021

Monday, 10 August 2020

Government reminds pet owners to check the latest advice on travelling with pets ahead of the formal end to the EU exit transition period....

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