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Saturday, 08 June 2019
Defra’s Chief Scientific Advisor Professor Ian Boyd has today received a Knighthood as part of the Queen’s Birthday Honours...
Friday, 07 June 2019
The Animal Welfare (Service Animals) Bill comes into force today (8 June) to protect service animals such as police dogs and horses....
Friday, 07 June 2019
Review into new type of protection for sea life and marine habitats in England launched on World Oceans Day....
Thursday, 06 June 2019
Biosecurity Minister launches Government's new Ash Research Strategy...
Thursday, 06 June 2019
In the event that the UK leaves without a deal on 31 October, pet owners will need to take some additional steps to ensure they can still travel....
Friday, 31 May 2019
Review could lead to other animals joining elephants under protection of landmark Ivory Act ...
Thursday, 30 May 2019
Environment Secretary Michael Gove has today created 41 new Marine Conservation Zones, marking the most significant expansion of England’s ‘Blue Belt’...
Wednesday, 22 May 2019
The Darwin Initiative has re-opened for new projects to apply for funding on United Nations International Day of Biological Diversity....
Tuesday, 21 May 2019
The government confirms a ban on plastic straws, stirrers, and cotton buds to slash plastic waste...
Monday, 20 May 2019
Garden on RHS showground highlights diversity and biosecurity as paramount to our future ...
Saturday, 18 May 2019
Environment Secretary Michael Gove announces grants will be made available over the next two years to green town and city spaces. ...
Friday, 17 May 2019
People in London and the South East of England urged to report sightings of Oak Processionary Moth (OPM) caterpillars. ...
Friday, 17 May 2019
The Asian Longhorn Beetle (ALB) has been eradicated in the UK following six years of trapping and surveillance work ...
Thursday, 16 May 2019
UK global approach to tackling the threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) gets UN recognition. ...
Thursday, 16 May 2019
The first progress report of the landmark 25 Year Environment Plan is published during the Year of Green Action. ...
Wednesday, 15 May 2019
Fifth annual Invasive Species Week promotes simple steps to stop the spread of invasive species which threaten Britain’s plants and animals...
Monday, 13 May 2019
Environment Secretary opens fund for more than £6 million to redistribute surplus food...
Monday, 13 May 2019
Environment Secretary Michael Gove delivers a speech on food waste at the V&A museum...
Sunday, 12 May 2019
Ben Elliot calls for an end to the 'moral and economic scandal' of food waste. ...
Sunday, 12 May 2019
New 'Lucy's Law' legislation laid in Parliament to end puppy and kitten farming....
Friday, 10 May 2019
Christine Middlemiss, the UK Chief Veterinary Officer, has confirmed an outbreak of this equine disease in Devon...
Friday, 10 May 2019
The UK Government launches a Call for Evidence on safeguarding biodiversity in the UK Overseas Territories....
Thursday, 09 May 2019
The latest round of funding from the government's Darwin Initiative has been awarded to 32 new projects. ...
Tuesday, 07 May 2019
First round of funding awarded to redistribution organisations to substantially reduce food waste from businesses....
Sunday, 05 May 2019
The government calls on nearly 300 organisations and individuals to pledge to significantly cut food waste ahead of a major gathering of key players....
Saturday, 04 May 2019
Defra launches call for evidence on impact of Natural England’s decision to revoke three general licences for the management of certain wild birds....
Friday, 03 May 2019
Defra appoints six new Academic Fellows to lead Systems Research Programme...
Tuesday, 30 April 2019
Government introduces Bill to ban the use of wild animals in travelling circuses. ...
Thursday, 25 April 2019
The Kew Gardens (Leases) No. 3 Bill will allow Kew Botanic Gardens to prosper for centuries to come....
Wednesday, 24 April 2019
There has been progress in key areas in the six months since the UK government staged the largest-ever Illegal Wildlife Trade conference in October 20...
Ministry of Defence Defence’s next top intelligence officer appointed
UK Health Security Agency Norovirus cases now 50% higher than average for this time of year
Civil Nuclear Constabulary CNC supports Police Scotland in £7.1m cannabis seizure
Central Arbitration Committee How to submit applications and complaints to the CAC
HM Treasury New Green Book to ensure that investment in all parts of the UK given a "fair hearing"
Home Office Government leads global fight against deepfake threats
Government Actuary's Department Supporting LGPS Gender Pension Gap reporting