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Hen Harrier Breeding Success

Hen Harrier Breeding Success

Tuesday, 31 July 2018

34 chicks have fledged in the most successful Hen Harrier breeding season in years. ...

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Natural England Deputy Chair appointed

Natural England Deputy Chair appointed

Tuesday, 31 July 2018

Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Michael Gove, has appointed The Rt Hon the Lord Blencathra as Deputy Chair of Natural ...

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New protections for thousands of seabirds

New protections for thousands of seabirds

Monday, 30 July 2018

In National Marine Week, the Government has confirmed new protections for puffins and other seabirds....

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Plastic bag sales in 'big seven' supermarkets down 86% since 5p charge

Plastic bag sales in 'big seven' supermarkets down 86% since 5p charge

Friday, 27 July 2018

New figures show sales of 5p bags in England continued to fall in 2017/18....

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£45 million investment in rural broadband

£45 million investment in rural broadband

Thursday, 26 July 2018

Rural businesses and communities are set to benefit from improved broadband access....

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Brakes, tyres and road wear call for evidence launched

Brakes, tyres and road wear call for evidence launched

Thursday, 26 July 2018

Call for evidence to improve our understanding of the extent and impact of emissions from brake, tyre and road wear and potential ways to address them...

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44 mile public path opens up North East coastline

44 mile public path opens up North East coastline

Wednesday, 25 July 2018

Natural England is opening a new stretch of the England Coast Path from South Bents to Amble. ...

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Poultry keepers urged to be vigilant of Newcastle Disease

Poultry keepers urged to be vigilant of Newcastle Disease

Wednesday, 25 July 2018

Cases of Newcastle Disease reported in smallholder flocks and commercial poultry sites in Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg...

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New accord launches to enhance National Parks and woodland

New accord launches to enhance National Parks and woodland

Wednesday, 25 July 2018

National Parks Minister backs new agreement to create new woodland, protecting wildlife and connecting people with nature....

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Michael Gove celebrates the best of Welsh at the Royal Show

Michael Gove celebrates the best of Welsh at the Royal Show

Tuesday, 24 July 2018

Environment Secretary Michael Gove hails the success of Welsh food and farming sector...

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Beavers arrive in the Forest of Dean

Beavers arrive in the Forest of Dean

Tuesday, 24 July 2018

Michael Gove releases pair of Eurasian Beavers as part of reintroduction scheme...

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£40m extra funding to boost regeneration and better protect thousands of homes against flooding

£40m extra funding to boost regeneration and better protect thousands of homes against flooding

Friday, 20 July 2018

Extra funding will better protect more than 7,000 properties, including over 5,000 homes. ...

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Humane trapping standards: Consultation response

Humane trapping standards: Consultation response

Thursday, 19 July 2018

A response to the consultation held on implementing improved international humane trapping standards published by the government...

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Government publishes updated plan to tackle climate change

Government publishes updated plan to tackle climate change

Wednesday, 18 July 2018

The government has updated the National Adaptation Programme (NAP) and remains committed to tackling the effects of a changing climate on the UK. ...

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Expansion of wildlife protection sites in Essex

Expansion of wildlife protection sites in Essex

Tuesday, 17 July 2018

The designations in the estuaries of the Crouch and Roach in Essex have been expanded to include new land – increasing protections for wildlife. ...

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Commonwealth countries unite to tackle ocean plastic pollution

Commonwealth countries unite to tackle ocean plastic pollution

Tuesday, 17 July 2018

Countries across the Commonwealth meet to discuss next steps in tackling plastic entering the marine environment....

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Farming regulation changes proposed

Farming regulation changes proposed

Wednesday, 11 July 2018

A major simplification of the way we regulate farming has been proposed in an interim report published today ...

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New scheme to fight plastics pollution gains Government grant funding

New scheme to fight plastics pollution gains Government grant funding

Tuesday, 10 July 2018

The UK Government has re-opened the Darwin Plus scheme and given a grant for a plastic reduction project on St Helena to help support UK Overseas Terr...

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Red diesel call for evidence roundtable held with industry leaders

Red diesel call for evidence roundtable held with industry leaders

Tuesday, 10 July 2018

Environment and Treasury Ministers met with industry representatives to discuss the call for evidence on red diesel....

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Hive of activity to raise awareness of Bees' Needs

Hive of activity to raise awareness of Bees' Needs

Sunday, 08 July 2018

Bees' Needs Week is back for the third year running from 9 - 15 July...

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New appointments to the Board of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

New appointments to the Board of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

Thursday, 05 July 2018

New appointments and reappointments have been made to Kew's Board of Trustees....

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Ivory ban could protect hippos, walruses and narwhals

Ivory ban could protect hippos, walruses and narwhals

Wednesday, 04 July 2018

A consultation on extending the scope of the Ivory Bill to protect hippos, walruses and narwhals from the trade in ivory has been announced by the gov...

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Agreement signs development of new livestock traceability service

Agreement signs development of new livestock traceability service

Wednesday, 04 July 2018

A new agreement has been signed between AHDB and Defra setting out how AHDB could develop a new multi-species livestock traceability service for Engla...

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Government publishes plan for an independent fisheries policy

Government publishes plan for an independent fisheries policy

Tuesday, 03 July 2018

‘Sustainable Fisheries for Future Generations’ sets out blueprint for sustainable and profitable industry. ...

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New cash to fight the illegal wildlife trade

New cash to fight the illegal wildlife trade

Tuesday, 03 July 2018

Environment Secretary Michael Gove has announced £4.5 million of new funding through the Illegal Wildlife Trade Challenge Fund to tackle the criminals...

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Consumer Council for Water Board member appointments

Consumer Council for Water Board member appointments

Monday, 02 July 2018

Environment Secretary appoints two new members to Consumer Council for Water Board. ...

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China lifts ban on exports of British beef

China lifts ban on exports of British beef

Wednesday, 27 June 2018

A ban on the export of British beef to China has been lifted....

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Application return deadline for Countryside Stewardship extended

Application return deadline for Countryside Stewardship extended

Wednesday, 27 June 2018

Deadline for Countryside Stewardship application packs to be received by Natural England has been extended by one month....

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Compulsory microchipping to improve horse welfare

Compulsory microchipping to improve horse welfare

Monday, 25 June 2018

A new law requiring horses to be microchipped has been introduced today to prevent abuse and improve welfare....

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Soaring sales of Scottish beer celebrated at Royal Highland Show

Soaring sales of Scottish beer celebrated at Royal Highland Show

Thursday, 21 June 2018

Environment Secretary holds reception to celebrate the success of Scottish craft beer....

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