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Ditch single use vapes as ban deadline looms

Ditch single use vapes as ban deadline looms

Monday, 31 March 2025

Shops encouraged to sell all remaining stock before 1 June 2025 deadline...

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Government to build over 1,000 flood schemes across the country

Government to build over 1,000 flood schemes across the country

Monday, 31 March 2025

Schemes supported as part of record £2.65 billion two-year investment to protect communities from flooding...

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New rules simplifying recycling for workplaces in England come into force

New rules simplifying recycling for workplaces in England come into force

Sunday, 30 March 2025

New regulations requiring businesses to separate recycling from waste come into effect...

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£16 million boost to improve flood protection for farmers and rural communities

£16 million boost to improve flood protection for farmers and rural communities

Sunday, 30 March 2025

Additional funding for internal drainage boards (IDBs) to boost farm and rural flood resilience, bringing total IDB Fund to £91 million...

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New proposals to ban heather burning on peatland to protect air, water and wildlife

New proposals to ban heather burning on peatland to protect air, water and wildlife

Sunday, 30 March 2025

Extension to ban of burning on deep peat proposed by Government, so that an extra 146,000 hectares are protected...

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Import ban of cattle, pigs, sheep, and deer from Austria to protect farmers

Import ban of cattle, pigs, sheep, and deer from Austria to protect farmers

Friday, 28 March 2025

The government has stepped up measures to prevent the spread of foot and mouth disease (FMD)....

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Natural England board member reappointed

Natural England board member reappointed

Friday, 28 March 2025

Clare Fitzsimmons has rejoined the board for a second term...

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Environment Secretary Steve Reed   Circular Economy speech

Environment Secretary Steve Reed Circular Economy speech

Thursday, 27 March 2025

Speech by Environment Secretary Steve Reed at the Dock Shed in London, setting out his vision for a circular economy...

Reed: Sewage spill data a “disgrace”

Reed: Sewage spill data a “disgrace”

Thursday, 27 March 2025

New sewage data shows small drop in the number of sewage spills in 2024, but duration has increased....

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Reed pledges to “end throwaway society” working with business to slash waste, boost growth and clean up Britain

Reed pledges to “end throwaway society” working with business to slash waste, boost growth and clean up Britain

Thursday, 27 March 2025

In front of industry titans, Environment Secretary Steve Reed to outline plan to cut waste across industry as part of Government’s Plan for Change...

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New world leading nature finance standards launched to encourage green investment

New world leading nature finance standards launched to encourage green investment

Tuesday, 25 March 2025

New standards will set the bar for nature investments, prevent greenwashing and helping business invest in restoring nature...

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Foot and Mouth disease controls amended in Germany

Foot and Mouth disease controls amended in Germany

Monday, 24 March 2025

Import ban amended following outbreak of foot and mouth disease in Germany....

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Influenza of avian origin confirmed in a sheep in Yorkshire

Influenza of avian origin confirmed in a sheep in Yorkshire

Monday, 24 March 2025

Influenza of avian origin (H5N1) has been confirmed in a single sheep in Yorkshire. ...

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Tony Juniper CBE reappointed to continue protecting nature and boosting growth as Natural England Chair

Tony Juniper CBE reappointed to continue protecting nature and boosting growth as Natural England Chair

Monday, 24 March 2025

His reappointment comes as Environment Secretary, Steve Reed, is rewiring and reforming Defra and its arm's-length bodies to unlock growth under the P...

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Foot and Mouth disease detected in Slovakia

Foot and Mouth disease detected in Slovakia

Saturday, 22 March 2025

The UK Chief Veterinary Officer is urging livestock keepers to remain vigilant to the clinical signs of FMD following the recent outbreaks in Europe...

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Meeting of major landowners to boost nature's recovery

Meeting of major landowners to boost nature's recovery

Friday, 21 March 2025

The ‘National Estate for Nature’ met to discuss land management plans to meet the country’s legal Environment Act targets. ...

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Nature boost: Government launches first action plan on pesticides in a decade

Nature boost: Government launches first action plan on pesticides in a decade

Friday, 21 March 2025

The UK Pesticides National Action Plan sets out how the Government will work collaboratively with farmers to minimise the impacts of pesticides on peo...

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Government to plant first National Forest in 30 years

Government to plant first National Forest in 30 years

Friday, 21 March 2025

20 million trees are to be planted across Bristol, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire and Somerset by 2050....

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New non executive directors join Defra board

New non executive directors join Defra board

Tuesday, 18 March 2025

Sachin Jogia and Indro Mukerjee appointed to the departmental board...

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UK and Faroe Islands reach agreement on fishing opportunities for 2025

UK and Faroe Islands reach agreement on fishing opportunities for 2025

Monday, 17 March 2025

UK secures over 2,000 tonnes of fishing opportunities through annual negotiations with the Faroe Islands, valued at £5 million...

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Just two weeks to go for many businesses to submit 2024 packaging data for pEPR

Just two weeks to go for many businesses to submit 2024 packaging data for pEPR

Monday, 17 March 2025

Obligated businesses must submit 2024 packaging data by 1 April 2025 under new extended producer responsibility for packaging (pEPR) scheme...

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Nature restoration at North Cave Wetlands mark end of water tour

Nature restoration at North Cave Wetlands mark end of water tour

Thursday, 13 March 2025

Minister for Water and Flooding, Emma Hardy, visited North Cave Wetlands to see how nature-based solutions help flooding. ...

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Water investment to unlock growth in East of England

Water investment to unlock growth in East of England

Thursday, 13 March 2025

Environment Secretary Steve Reed visited Cambridge to discuss the region’s urgent water needs. ...

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School SuDS work finished by Preston & South Ribble flood scheme

School SuDS work finished by Preston & South Ribble flood scheme

Thursday, 13 March 2025

Working to reduce flood risk by temporarily storing rainwater; reducing its flow and surface water runoff. Three primary schools have benefited....

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Waste criminal must pay huge amount due to undeclared assets

Waste criminal must pay huge amount due to undeclared assets

Wednesday, 12 March 2025

Lincolnshire waste crime offender must pay an extra £278k...

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Securing a sustainable water future for the South East

Securing a sustainable water future for the South East

Wednesday, 12 March 2025

Environment Secretary Steve Reed visited Havant Thicket reservoir, which will help future-proof water supply in the South East....

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Water investment to cut sewage in North East

Water investment to cut sewage in North East

Wednesday, 12 March 2025

Residents across the North East of England are benefiting from investment to reduce sewage spills and clean up the environment. ...

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£15 million food surplus fund now open for applications

£15 million food surplus fund now open for applications

Wednesday, 12 March 2025

Food redistribution charities can submit applications for grants starting at £20,000...

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Bathing water reforms keep pace with Britain’s love of swimming

Bathing water reforms keep pace with Britain’s love of swimming

Wednesday, 12 March 2025

Reforms to modernise bathing waters could see swimmers enjoying cleaner water and flexible seasons, as government states plans to bolster bathing wat...

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Operation Clean Sweep tackles waste crime in Lincolnshire

Operation Clean Sweep tackles waste crime in Lincolnshire

Tuesday, 11 March 2025

The Environment Agency-led day of action caught multiple waste criminals in the act...

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