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Government announces grants to help protect properties from flooding

Government announces grants to help protect properties from flooding

Tuesday, 19 November 2019

Flood-hit homes and businesses will be able to receive up to £5,000 to help protect them from future flooding....

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Government announces support for flood hit farmers

Government announces support for flood hit farmers

Wednesday, 13 November 2019

Flood-hit farmers in northern England will be able to apply for up to £25,000 in government grants to help them get back on their feet....

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High Court ruling upholds Ivory Act

High Court ruling upholds Ivory Act

Tuesday, 05 November 2019

The government has successfully defended a Judicial Review of the Ivory Act....

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RPA confirms BPS 2019 entitlement values and greening rates

RPA confirms BPS 2019 entitlement values and greening rates

Tuesday, 05 November 2019

Entitlement values and greening rates confirmed for 2019 Basic Payment Scheme after exchange rate is set ...

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Government launches new scheme to boost tree planting

Government launches new scheme to boost tree planting

Monday, 04 November 2019

£50 million Woodland Carbon Guarantee scheme will encourage farmers and landowners to plant more trees and help to tackle climate change...

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Consultation launched on the import and export of hunting trophies

Consultation launched on the import and export of hunting trophies

Saturday, 02 November 2019

A consultation and a call for evidence have been launched to gather views and expert evidence on trophy hunting. ...

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Ofwat non executive Chair's appointment extended

Ofwat non executive Chair's appointment extended

Friday, 01 November 2019

Jonson Cox has served as Chair for Ofwat since November 2012....

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Rural businesses to benefit from £35m government fund

Rural businesses to benefit from £35m government fund

Friday, 01 November 2019

Grants of up to £750,000 available to rural firms to boost productivity and create local jobs ...

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Sales of veterinary antibiotics halved over the past four years

Sales of veterinary antibiotics halved over the past four years

Tuesday, 29 October 2019

New VARSS report confirms that sales of veterinary antibiotics have halved over the past four years....

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Landmark Environment Bill moves forwards

Landmark Environment Bill moves forwards

Tuesday, 29 October 2019

Environment Bill passes second reading by MPs unopposed and will now progress to Committee stage....

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£22 million awarded to farmers to boost productivity

£22 million awarded to farmers to boost productivity

Monday, 28 October 2019

More than 3,600 farmers receive money to spend on time-saving and innovative farm equipment...

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Government launches call for evidence on the welfare of primates

Government launches call for evidence on the welfare of primates

Thursday, 24 October 2019

Animal welfare minister: We want to understand how we can better protect these wild animals....

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£15.4 million funding boost for English fishing industry

£15.4 million funding boost for English fishing industry

Wednesday, 23 October 2019

Fund to drive innovation and take up of new technology, improve port infrastructure and support lifesaving vessel safety measures....

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£1 million boost for UK smart waste tracking

£1 million boost for UK smart waste tracking

Tuesday, 22 October 2019

Two UK companies awarded share of the government's £20 million GovTech Catalyst fund....

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Former president of Institution of Civil Engineers to lead review of reservoir safety

Former president of Institution of Civil Engineers to lead review of reservoir safety

Sunday, 20 October 2019

Professor David Balmforth to lead an independent review into the Toddbrook reservoir incident....

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China opens doors to British Beef

China opens doors to British Beef

Friday, 18 October 2019

The Chinese government has finalised details of a historic trade agreement, opening access for the UK beef industry to the Chinese market. ...

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UK fisheries agreement signed with the Faroe Islands

UK fisheries agreement signed with the Faroe Islands

Wednesday, 16 October 2019

UK and the Faroe islands have signed a continuity agreement which enables UK vessels to continue fishing in Faroese waters after 31 October....

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Leading the charge for the environment

Leading the charge for the environment

Tuesday, 15 October 2019

Secretary of State Theresa Villiers spoke today at the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust in London....

Waste businesses encouraged to sign up for ‘Brexit ready’ events

Waste businesses encouraged to sign up for ‘Brexit ready’ events

Tuesday, 15 October 2019

Defra to host a series of workshops to help waste businesses prepare for Brexit....

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Government introduces ground breaking Environment Bill

Government introduces ground breaking Environment Bill

Monday, 14 October 2019

Government introduces landmark Bill to Parliament to tackle the biggest environmental priorities of our time....

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UK secures ‘listed status’ to protect £5 billion export market

UK secures ‘listed status’ to protect £5 billion export market

Monday, 14 October 2019

The UK has secured 'listed status' providing certainty for a market worth more than £5 billion a year. ...

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Eight in 10 farmers benefit from working with government pollution advice service

Eight in 10 farmers benefit from working with government pollution advice service

Monday, 14 October 2019

A network of 20,000 farms are taking action to drive down water pollution and protect the environment...

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Government seeks views on cat microchipping

Government seeks views on cat microchipping

Friday, 11 October 2019

The Environment Secretary Theresa Villiers has launched call for evidence on cat microchipping...

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Threatened species receive game changing funding boost

Threatened species receive game changing funding boost

Friday, 11 October 2019

International biodiversity receives funding boost one year on from the largest ever Illegal Wildlife Conference held in London...

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'No deal' EU exit advice: further ports will be designated for movement of protected animals and plants

'No deal' EU exit advice: further ports will be designated for movement of protected animals and plants

Wednesday, 09 October 2019

Government issues updated advice on moving internationally protected animals and plants, including types of fish, birds and rosewood, in the event of ...

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Forestry Commissioner reappointed

Forestry Commissioner reappointed

Tuesday, 08 October 2019

Julia Grant has been reappointed as a board member for a second three-year term...

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Government provides more funds for local authority air quality action

Government provides more funds for local authority air quality action

Friday, 04 October 2019

Local authorities are encouraged to bid for a portion of at least £2 million of government support. ...

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Sniffer dogs at the border join fight against African swine fever

Sniffer dogs at the border join fight against African swine fever

Thursday, 03 October 2019

Biosecurity Minister Lord Gardiner and the UK Chief Vet joined a Border Force operation at Heathrow Airport...

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Public to have their say on stronger protections for UK waters

Public to have their say on stronger protections for UK waters

Wednesday, 02 October 2019

Independent panel calls for views on introduction of Highly Protected Marine Areas...

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New measures protect animal welfare and increase woodland cover

New measures protect animal welfare and increase woodland cover

Tuesday, 01 October 2019

The Government has announced proposals on new measures to enhance the welfare of animals and increase woodland cover. ...

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