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Sports industry can be top of the league in reducing plastic pollution

Sports industry can be top of the league in reducing plastic pollution

Wednesday, 18 April 2018

Representatives from the sports sector will explore how the industry can tackle marine plastic pollution....

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Clean up work underway in Salisbury in next phase of recovery

Clean up work underway in Salisbury in next phase of recovery

Tuesday, 17 April 2018

Work is beginning in Salisbury to decontaminate potentially affected sites for the city and its visitors....

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Asian hornet identified in Lancashire

Asian hornet identified in Lancashire

Friday, 13 April 2018

An Asian hornet has been found in Lancashire and surveillance activity is underway....

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Ban on live animal exports for slaughter explored by government

Ban on live animal exports for slaughter explored by government

Monday, 09 April 2018

The Environment Secretary has launched a call for evidence for a potential ban on the live export of animals for slaughter once the UK leaves the EU. ...

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UK pledges protection for corals

UK pledges protection for corals

Monday, 09 April 2018

The UK has officially joined the Coral Reef Life Declaration, committing to safeguarding coral reefs....

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Forensics network develops better detection methods

Forensics network develops better detection methods

Friday, 06 April 2018

The African Wildlife Forensics Network is helping to increase prosecutions of illicit traders and poachers whilst delivering a legacy for British Gove...

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New industry representative appointments to Seafish board

New industry representative appointments to Seafish board

Thursday, 05 April 2018

Two members appointed to the board of the Sea Fish Industry Authority (Seafish)....

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Trust Your Vet on antibiotic treatment

Trust Your Vet on antibiotic treatment

Thursday, 05 April 2018

A new antibiotic resistance campaign is encouraging pet owners to accept vet advice that antibiotics might not always be the remedy....

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New requirements for farmers to improve environment for all

New requirements for farmers to improve environment for all

Wednesday, 04 April 2018

New rules are now in force which will protect the water environment and save farmers money....

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New livestock service champions farm to fork traceability

New livestock service champions farm to fork traceability

Tuesday, 03 April 2018

Defra champions farm to fork traceability through new Livestock Information Service...

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Government confirms UK ban on ivory sales

Government confirms UK ban on ivory sales

Monday, 02 April 2018

A ban on ivory sales in the UK will be introduced as plans published to protect elephants. ...

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We must end the shameful ivory trade now

We must end the shameful ivory trade now

Monday, 02 April 2018

The Environment Secretary, Michael Gove, wrote in today's Times about the case for a total sales ban on ivory in the UK. ...

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Government crackdown on litter louts

Government crackdown on litter louts

Saturday, 31 March 2018

Councils will have the power to almost double on-the-spot fines for litter louts from today, Environment Minister Thérèse Coffey has announced....

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UK’s artisan chocolates an international favourite this Easter

UK’s artisan chocolates an international favourite this Easter

Saturday, 31 March 2018

Demand for British chocolate is on the increase around the globe as UK chocolatiers export more treats. ...

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£2m funding for rural communities to restore historic buildings

£2m funding for rural communities to restore historic buildings

Thursday, 29 March 2018

A new grant scheme is being piloted this year in five National Parks, offering funding for land managers to restore their historic farm buildings. ...

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Deposit return scheme in fight against plastic

Deposit return scheme in fight against plastic

Wednesday, 28 March 2018

The government has announced plans for a deposit return scheme to crack down on plastic pollution....

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Flood scheme boost with £36m of funding

Flood scheme boost with £36m of funding

Tuesday, 27 March 2018

Communities across England will benefit from enhanced flood protection...

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Invasive species week: Floating pennywort a spreading menace

Invasive species week: Floating pennywort a spreading menace

Monday, 26 March 2018

Invasive species week runs till 29 March and is encouraging river users to think about non-native species and aquatic plants such as floating pennywor...

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Animal welfare enhanced by new code for meat chickens

Animal welfare enhanced by new code for meat chickens

Monday, 26 March 2018

Updated statutory guidance part of on-going programme of reforms reflecting latest vet and animal husbandry advice...

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£260 million of clean air funding launched by government

£260 million of clean air funding launched by government

Friday, 23 March 2018

A £220 million Clean Air Fund to tackle roadside emissions is part of a £260 million plus package to improve air quality....

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New Seafish Chair announced

New Seafish Chair announced

Thursday, 22 March 2018

Former deputy Chair and acting Chair Brian Young will now permanently take up the role....

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New funding scheme to improve lakes and rivers in England

New funding scheme to improve lakes and rivers in England

Tuesday, 20 March 2018

A new £27 million scheme is open for applicants to help improve the country's waterways...

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Humane trapping standards: Consultation starts

Humane trapping standards: Consultation starts

Monday, 19 March 2018

A consultation on implementation of the Agreement on International Humane Trapping Standards in the UK has started and views are now being sought....

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Nine beaches designated as bathing waters on the south coast

Nine beaches designated as bathing waters on the south coast

Thursday, 15 March 2018

8 beaches in Cornwall and a beach in Bournemouth have been designated as bathing waters....

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Green Brexit: a new era for farming, fishing and the environment

Green Brexit: a new era for farming, fishing and the environment

Thursday, 15 March 2018

Environment Secretary Michael Gove spoke today at Prosperity UK about protecting our environment outside the European Union ...

Natural England Board members appointed

Natural England Board members appointed

Thursday, 15 March 2018

The Secretary of State has appointed 5 members of the Board of Natural England. ...

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Litter Innovation Fund: Government backs new community projects

Litter Innovation Fund: Government backs new community projects

Friday, 09 March 2018

The first tranche of funding has been awarded to innovative litter-fighting projects across Britain...

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Food and drink companies fuel passion for innovation with share of £50,000 prize

Food and drink companies fuel passion for innovation with share of £50,000 prize

Thursday, 08 March 2018

Winners of the Food Innovation Network Awards announced...

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International co operation on the fight against illegal wildlife crime

International co operation on the fight against illegal wildlife crime

Thursday, 08 March 2018

The UK and China recently held a joint-workshop in South Africa to pass on best practice in the fight against illegal wildlife crime across national b...

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Defra non executive board member appointments

Defra non executive board member appointments

Friday, 02 March 2018

Five new members appointed to the departmental Board...

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