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Sunday, 23 December 2018
The government has confirmed it will be banning third party sales of puppies and kittens, Animal Welfare Minister David Rutley announced today (23 Dec...
Friday, 21 December 2018
Independent panel will look at how funding supports the needs of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland...
Thursday, 20 December 2018
The Ivory Bill has gained Royal Assent to become law. The Act is expected to come into force in late 2019...
Wednesday, 19 December 2018
Draft clauses for the first Environment Bill for 20 years have been published by the Environment Secretary, Michael Gove...
Wednesday, 19 December 2018
Ban on the outdoor use of metaldehyde introduced to protect wildlife...
Wednesday, 19 December 2018
UK Government strikes agreement that supports nation's fishing industry and the long-term health of fish stocks at this year’s annual EU quota negotia...
Tuesday, 18 December 2018
Farmers who have managed to stay clear of bovine TB for at least six years will be able to revert to annual, rather than six-monthly, testing....
Tuesday, 18 December 2018
Businesses and manufacturers to pay the full cost of recycling or disposing of their packaging waste under government’s Resources and Waste Strategy....
Monday, 17 December 2018
Special Address by Dr. Thérèse Coffey MP at the UN Oceans Day side event, COP24 ...
Thursday, 13 December 2018
A more supportive, flexible and incentives-led approach to farming regulation has been recommended as part of a review into the sector published today...
Wednesday, 12 December 2018
The government's call for evidence on the Designated Landscapes Review will end on 18 December. ...
Monday, 10 December 2018
Michael Gove today announced a strengthening of the law and new money to ensure the UK’s fishing industry prospers as we become an independent coastal...
Friday, 07 December 2018
No threat to human health or food safety...
Friday, 07 December 2018
The tree pest eight-toothed spruce bark beetle (Ips typographus) has been discovered in Kent...
Wednesday, 05 December 2018
A new agreement to export British sheep meat to India was announced today....
Wednesday, 05 December 2018
Two thirds of 2018 BPS payments made in the first day of the payment window...
Wednesday, 05 December 2018
The importance of soil health for both productive farming and a healthy environment has been brought home today on World Soil Day (5 December). ...
Sunday, 02 December 2018
The government is consulting on mandating biodiversity net gain in development to ensure habitats are protected and enhanced for the future. ...
Friday, 30 November 2018
Forestry Minister David Rutley has planted the first government-funded tree of the Northern Forest. ...
Friday, 30 November 2018
Defra joins forces with Keep Britain Tidy to launch the ‘Keep it, Bin it’ campaign...
Wednesday, 28 November 2018
Secretary of State Michael Gove has met with allergen groups and retailers to discuss proposed changes in the law around allergen labelling. ...
Tuesday, 27 November 2018
The winner of the 'Celebrating Our Oaks' category of the International Garden Photographer of the Year in partnership with Action Oak announced ...
Monday, 26 November 2018
The government is stepping up its fight against rogue ‘man-with-a-van’ waste carriers who fly-tip....
Monday, 26 November 2018
New data gives the most detailed picture yet of temperature, rainfall and sea level rise over next century ...
Monday, 26 November 2018
Secretary of State, Michael Gove, gives speech on UK Climate Change Projections ...
Thursday, 22 November 2018
Nottingham City Council's plans to improve air quality have been approved by government...
Wednesday, 21 November 2018
Deputy Chair and two new members appointed to the board of the Sea Fish Industry Authority (Seafish)....
Thursday, 15 November 2018
Beaches around the country achieved top water quality standards this year as millions flocked to the coast to enjoy the record-breaking hot weather. ...
Wednesday, 14 November 2018
An independent review into serious and organised waste crime has been published. ...
Tuesday, 13 November 2018
Lord Gardiner meets with young environment advocates as part of the #iwill campaign....
Natural England Beavers to be released in South West England in coming weeks
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Bluetongue: latest situation
Valuation Office Agency Deadline for challenging your business rates valuation
Department of Health and Social Care Targeted financial support for aspiring social workers
Legal Aid Agency Crime news: LGFS fees to increase
Attorney General's Office Sexual predator’s sentence extended after Solicitor General intervenes