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Members reappointed to National Park Authority and National Landscape boards

Members reappointed to National Park Authority and National Landscape boards

Monday, 30 June 2025

Members will continue protecting England’s landscapes through the North York Moors National Park Authority and the Cotswolds Conservation Board....

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David Hill appointed as Interim Defra Permanent Secretary

David Hill appointed as Interim Defra Permanent Secretary

Monday, 30 June 2025

David Hill will lead the department as the recruitment process for a Permanent Secretary continues....

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Home of ‘Devil’s Punch Bowl’ to become new National Nature Reserve

Home of ‘Devil’s Punch Bowl’ to become new National Nature Reserve

Friday, 27 June 2025

• Sand lizards, nightjars and natterjack toads are among the litany of species that people can enjoy at new Wealden Heaths National Natur...

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Farmers backed to tackle endemic diseases with more funded vet visits

Farmers backed to tackle endemic diseases with more funded vet visits

Thursday, 26 June 2025

Government funded vet visits to now include health assessments for multiple herds on the same farm helping to support better health and profitability ...

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UK government gathers business and environment leaders in support of UN nature agreement

UK government gathers business and environment leaders in support of UN nature agreement

Wednesday, 25 June 2025

UK Government hosts a major international nature finance event attended by His Majesty the King at Lancaster House....

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Greater security delivered for the British people with record billion pound investment in new national biosecurity centre

Greater security delivered for the British people with record billion pound investment in new national biosecurity centre

Monday, 23 June 2025

Huge investment in new National Biosecurity Centre to protect the British public and the economy from future pandemics....

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Austrian Foot and Mouth Disease controls amended

Austrian Foot and Mouth Disease controls amended

Monday, 23 June 2025

Foot and mouth disease controls have been amended for Austria...

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UK Government supports research into Ukraine soil pollution 

UK Government supports research into Ukraine soil pollution 

Monday, 23 June 2025

Royal Agricultural University to benefit from Defra funding to research the impacts of pollution?on?Ukraine’s arable soil due to the war with Russia....

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New Water (Special Measures) Act measures come into force

New Water (Special Measures) Act measures come into force

Monday, 23 June 2025

Water companies will now have to publish plans to reduce pollution incidents and address the use of nature-based solutions when managing wastewater....

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Government to invest over £100m in water company fines to local environmental projects

Government to invest over £100m in water company fines to local environmental projects

Thursday, 19 June 2025

The Government will invest water company fines into local projects across the country to clean up our rivers, lakes and seas...

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New drainage standards tackle pollution in England’s communities 

New drainage standards tackle pollution in England’s communities 

Thursday, 19 June 2025

Developers encouraged to reduce pollution, protect communities from flooding and benefit nature as part of government’s ambition to build 1.5 million ...

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Over £1 million for towns and cities to clean up chewing gum stains

Over £1 million for towns and cities to clean up chewing gum stains

Tuesday, 17 June 2025

52 councils across the UK will receive funding to remove chewing gum stains and clean up our streets...

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Environment Secretary leads a new push with business to restore nature

Environment Secretary leads a new push with business to restore nature

Wednesday, 11 June 2025

• Environment Secretary Steve Reed has brought business leaders and investors together to scale up private investment in nature...

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Steve Reed National Trust 130th Anniversary Dinner speech

Steve Reed National Trust 130th Anniversary Dinner speech

Wednesday, 11 June 2025

Defra Secretary of State Steve Reed addressed the National Trust's 130th Anniversary Dinner on Tuesday 10 June...

Badger TB vaccinations increase to a record high

Badger TB vaccinations increase to a record high

Wednesday, 11 June 2025

Record levels of badger vaccination as part of new approach to move towards non-lethal disease control...

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Government to introduce legislation on High Seas Treaty by end of year

Government to introduce legislation on High Seas Treaty by end of year

Tuesday, 10 June 2025

• Bill to be introduced by end of year to enable ratification of the treaty...

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£13.6 million to help families and charities reap benefits of surplus farm produce

£13.6 million to help families and charities reap benefits of surplus farm produce

Monday, 09 June 2025

Grants to ensure more than 19,000 tonnes of surplus food will be redistributed to homeless shelters, food banks and charities across the country...

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Government proposes to extend ban on destructive bottom trawling

Government proposes to extend ban on destructive bottom trawling

Monday, 09 June 2025

Government proposals to ban bottom trawling in more vulnerable marine habitats aim to protect important and rare underwater life. ...

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Government's new law sees unfair bonuses banned for six water companies with immediate effect

Government's new law sees unfair bonuses banned for six water companies with immediate effect

Friday, 06 June 2025

Government bans unfair bonuses for water companies that don't meet high standards ...

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Farmers to get fairer deals for combinable crops

Farmers to get fairer deals for combinable crops

Thursday, 05 June 2025

New review aims to support fairer, more profitable deals for farmers....

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Reforms to bolster flood protection for communities across the country

Reforms to bolster flood protection for communities across the country

Tuesday, 03 June 2025

Delivering on the government’s Plan for Change, proposals will introduce a simplified approach benefitting poorer communities and speeding up project ...

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UK international risk status for BSE downgraded in huge boost to farm sector

UK international risk status for BSE downgraded in huge boost to farm sector

Monday, 02 June 2025

World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) downgrades UK’s BSE risk rating to negligible...

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Fruit and veg import checks scrapped ahead of UK EU deal

Fruit and veg import checks scrapped ahead of UK EU deal

Monday, 02 June 2025

In advance of a new SPS agreement with EU, fruit and veg imports will require no fees or border checks - saving businesses time and money...

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Electronic ID for Cattle mandatory in step forward for UK biosecurity

Electronic ID for Cattle mandatory in step forward for UK biosecurity

Monday, 02 June 2025

Changes introduced to cattle identification, registration, and reporting for cattle in England....

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Single use vapes banned from 1 June 2025

Single use vapes banned from 1 June 2025

Friday, 30 May 2025

Under the Government’s Plan for Change, move will stop the flood of litter on to nation’s streets and protect young people from getting hooked on nico...

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Historic Garden of England protected with new sparkling National Nature Reserve

Historic Garden of England protected with new sparkling National Nature Reserve

Thursday, 29 May 2025

Eighth Kings Series National Nature Reserve to be announced ...

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Government steps in to build first major reservoirs in 30 years

Government steps in to build first major reservoirs in 30 years

Thursday, 29 May 2025

New reservoirs will supply three quarters of a million homes and unlock the building of tens of thousands more as part of the Plan for Change...

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£30M Boost for Farmers Leading the Way in Nature Restoration

£30M Boost for Farmers Leading the Way in Nature Restoration

Wednesday, 28 May 2025

Thousands of farmers will get a payment boost for restoring habitats and protecting landscapes....

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Animal welfare rules in British zoos set for major overhaul

Animal welfare rules in British zoos set for major overhaul

Friday, 23 May 2025

New Zoo Standards will enhance welfare and protections for animals in Great Britain’s zoos and aquariums. ...

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Bluetongue virus restricted zone to be extended to all of England on 1 July 2025

Bluetongue virus restricted zone to be extended to all of England on 1 July 2025

Friday, 23 May 2025

The bluetongue virus (BTV) restricted zone is being extended to cover the whole of England, ending movement restrictions for animals....

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