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£200 million boost for rural England

£200 million boost for rural England

Saturday, 29 July 2017

Grants expected to generate more than 6,000 new jobs overall and support growth of rural businesses and broadband projects. ...

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Plan for roadside NO2 concentrations published

Plan for roadside NO2 concentrations published

Wednesday, 26 July 2017

Plan includes an end to the sale of all new conventional petrol and diesel cars and vans by 2040 and a new Clean Air Fund ...

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£10m fund to restore peatland opens for applications

£10m fund to restore peatland opens for applications

Friday, 21 July 2017

Applications are being welcomed to fund peatland restoration across England...

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The Unfrozen Moment   Delivering A Green Brexit

The Unfrozen Moment Delivering A Green Brexit

Friday, 21 July 2017

Secretary of State Michael Gove sets out his vision on the future of our natural environment...

Environment Secretary pledges action on ocean plastics

Environment Secretary pledges action on ocean plastics

Friday, 21 July 2017

The Environment Secretary has set out how the government is protecting our oceans....

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£13 million fund to increase England's woodland

£13 million fund to increase England's woodland

Thursday, 20 July 2017

The next round of the Woodland Creation grant has been confirmed....

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Lord Gardiner visits the Carnaby Street pollinator paradise

Lord Gardiner visits the Carnaby Street pollinator paradise

Tuesday, 18 July 2017

Lord Gardiner visited Carnaby Street in London, a haven for bees, butterflies and other pollinating insects, during Bees' Needs Week 2017,...

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Permanent Chief Executive confirmed for the Rural Payments Agency

Permanent Chief Executive confirmed for the Rural Payments Agency

Monday, 17 July 2017

The new permanent Chief Executive of the Rural Payments Agency has been confirmed. ...

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Schemes across the country to receive £15 million of natural flood management funding

Schemes across the country to receive £15 million of natural flood management funding

Friday, 14 July 2017

Floods minister announces which projects around the country have been allocated funding for natural flood defences, part of the government’s drive to ...

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Joint Nature Conservation Committee Chair reappointed

Joint Nature Conservation Committee Chair reappointed

Wednesday, 12 July 2017

The Government has reappointed Professor Chris Gilligan as Chair of the Joint Nature Conservation Committee for a second term...

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Minister celebrates world class forest research

Minister celebrates world class forest research

Monday, 03 July 2017

The UK continues to lead the way in research to protect our woodlands and tackle tree pests and diseases....

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UK takes key step towards fair new fishing policy after Brexit

UK takes key step towards fair new fishing policy after Brexit

Saturday, 01 July 2017

The Government has announced it will withdraw from the London Fisheries Convention....

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Environment Secretary explores the future of farming at the Royal Norfolk Show

Environment Secretary explores the future of farming at the Royal Norfolk Show

Wednesday, 28 June 2017

Environment Secretary Michael Gove learns about the latest agricultural technology on a visit to the Royal Norfolk Show...

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UK takes centre stage in global marine protection

UK takes centre stage in global marine protection

Monday, 26 June 2017

Today the UK and Ireland co-hosted the annual meeting of OSPAR to protect the marine environment....

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Environment Secretary Michael Gove sets out new approach for UK fishing

Environment Secretary Michael Gove sets out new approach for UK fishing

Friday, 23 June 2017

The Environment Secretary visited Peterhead to speak with fishermen about the future of the UK's fishing industry....

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Ozone air pollution alert

Ozone air pollution alert

Wednesday, 21 June 2017

High ozone levels have been reported in a number of sites today...

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Bluetongue: UK farmers urged to be vigilant as cattle test positive in northern France

Bluetongue: UK farmers urged to be vigilant as cattle test positive in northern France

Friday, 26 May 2017

Farmers urged to look out for signs of Bluetongue and consider vaccinating livestock after BTV-8 was detected in cattle in northern France....

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New air quality plan published for consultation

New air quality plan published for consultation

Friday, 05 May 2017

Options open for consultation to reduce nitrogen dioxide in our towns and cities....

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Natural England Board members re appointed

Natural England Board members re appointed

Friday, 21 April 2017

The Secretary of State has re-appointed 4 members of the Board of Natural England....

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Trustees appointed to the Board of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

Trustees appointed to the Board of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

Thursday, 20 April 2017

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

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New £10 million fund to restore peatland

New £10 million fund to restore peatland

Thursday, 13 April 2017

A £10 million fund will help protect and restore England's iconic peatlands...

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Government publishes new anti littering strategy

Government publishes new anti littering strategy

Monday, 10 April 2017

New Government Litter Strategy for England to curb littering with proposals for new enforcement, education and community engagement...

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Chip your dog and check your chip

Chip your dog and check your chip

Thursday, 06 April 2017

Dog owners reminded to keep details up to date on the 1st anniversary of microchipping law. ...

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New water choice for English businesses

New water choice for English businesses

Monday, 03 April 2017

The water retail market opened on April 1st will deliver benefits to the economy and water customers....

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New £1 million flood competition to protect more communities

New £1 million flood competition to protect more communities

Friday, 31 March 2017

Environment Secretary announces new £1 million natural flood management competition, part of the government's drive to reduce flooding by using a rang...

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New app to report Asian hornet sightings

New app to report Asian hornet sightings

Monday, 27 March 2017

Asian Hornet Watch - new app launched to help people quickly and easily report sightings of this invasive species....

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£15 million boost for UK lamb exports

£15 million boost for UK lamb exports

Thursday, 02 March 2017

The re-opened trade route is set to benefit UK farmers and producers. ...

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Appointment to the board of the Environment Agency

Appointment to the board of the Environment Agency

Wednesday, 01 March 2017

Joanne Segars OBE has been appointed to the Environment Agency board. ...

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UK food takes centre stage at world's largest annual trade show

UK food takes centre stage at world's largest annual trade show

Monday, 27 February 2017

Minister Eustice attends Gulfood 2017 to promote UK world-class offer and strengthen trade relationships. ...

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Air Quality Grant programme 2016 to 2017

Air Quality Grant programme 2016 to 2017

Wednesday, 22 February 2017

Successful local authorities will be awarded a share of £3.7m under this year’s Air Quality Grant scheme...

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