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New natural history GCSE to grow next generation of green careers

New natural history GCSE to grow next generation of green careers

Friday, 12 June 2026

Biodiversity, conservation and human influences on the natural world among the topics of study, as public encouraged to have their say on the new qual...

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£290m for simpler, fairer, more accessible farming schemes

£290m for simpler, fairer, more accessible farming schemes

Wednesday, 10 June 2026

The new approach will spread funding more fairly, target family farms and give farmers greater certainty....

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Government welcomes expert led recommendations for a new bovine TB eradication strategy

Government welcomes expert led recommendations for a new bovine TB eradication strategy

Wednesday, 10 June 2026

Experts recommend new science-led approach aiming to protect farmers and reduce infection...

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£50 million investment to help protect Somerset’s farms and homes from flooding

£50 million investment to help protect Somerset’s farms and homes from flooding

Monday, 08 June 2026

Money awarded to Somerset Council to bolster flood resilience...

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Bird flu (avian influenza): latest situation in England

Bird flu (avian influenza): latest situation in England

Thursday, 04 June 2026

Find out about the latest bird flu situation in England and guidance for bird keepers and the public....

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10 million free breakfasts served in schools across country

10 million free breakfasts served in schools across country

Wednesday, 03 June 2026

Over five million hours of childcare have been unlocked thanks to the government's Free Breakfast Club programme...

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Energy security, jobs and investment boost through climate action

Energy security, jobs and investment boost through climate action

Tuesday, 02 June 2026

Families and businesses will continue to reap the benefits of the clean energy transition in the coming decades....

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Flagship APHA facility marks 50 years of wildlife science

Flagship APHA facility marks 50 years of wildlife science

Thursday, 28 May 2026

Animal and Plant Health Agency's National Wildlife Management Centre marks landmark half century of protecting animal and human health...

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Government Chemist Conference: 23 24 June 2026

Government Chemist Conference: 23 24 June 2026

Thursday, 28 May 2026

Register for the Government Chemist Conference 2026, Safe food for tomorrow’s world: evidence-based measurement solutions for responsible regulation....

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UK EU SPS Agreement   Information for Businesses

UK EU SPS Agreement Information for Businesses

Thursday, 28 May 2026

Businesses urged to take simple steps for smoother trade with the EU...

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Salmonella cases in England at a decade high

Salmonella cases in England at a decade high

Thursday, 28 May 2026

UKHSA urges public to practise good food hygiene as new data shows persistently high levels of common gastrointestinal infections....

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Treaty between the Republic of Poland and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on a Security and Defence Partnership

Treaty between the Republic of Poland and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on a Security and Defence Partnership

Wednesday, 27 May 2026

Treaty between the Republic of Poland and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on a Security and Defence Partnership...

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Millions to benefit from lower travel and food costs

Millions to benefit from lower travel and food costs

Wednesday, 27 May 2026

The Government has published a list of 125 everyday essentials - including fruit, oils and core pantry staples - targeted for tariff reductions, along...

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Ancient Cornish moors gain National Nature Reserve status

Ancient Cornish moors gain National Nature Reserve status

Tuesday, 26 May 2026

A unique Cornish moorland landscape shaped by thousands of years of history becomes a National Nature Reserve for local people and visitors to enjoy...

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Wildlife habitat in most cherished landscapes set to be restored

Wildlife habitat in most cherished landscapes set to be restored

Sunday, 24 May 2026

£30 million investment important step toward protecting 30% of England's land for nature by 2030...

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£1bn boost to PE and school sport to end fitness postcode lottery

£1bn boost to PE and school sport to end fitness postcode lottery

Friday, 22 May 2026

Major funding to support new PE and school sport, with targeted support to ensure all children can access equal opportunities for activity. ...

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Repeat polluter pays out over slurry offences

Repeat polluter pays out over slurry offences

Thursday, 21 May 2026

Family farm business charged over two pollution incidents in Devon and Somerset with nearly £20,000 paid out in total . ...

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Dame Helen Ghosh appointed as Chair of the Office for Environmental Protection

Dame Helen Ghosh appointed as Chair of the Office for Environmental Protection

Thursday, 21 May 2026

The formal appointment of Dame Helen comes as Julie Hill steps down as interim Chair...

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves statement to Parliament

Chancellor Rachel Reeves statement to Parliament

Thursday, 21 May 2026

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has today (21 May) updated the House of Commons on the Government's economic response to the war in Iran, and the action they...

Top Benefits of the UK Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) FTA

Top Benefits of the UK Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) FTA

Thursday, 21 May 2026

Top Benefits of the UK-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Free Trade Agreement  ...

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Cost of living boost with free bus travel for children and targeted food tariff cuts

Cost of living boost with free bus travel for children and targeted food tariff cuts

Wednesday, 20 May 2026

Chancellor to announce ‘Great British Summer Savings’ - a UK wide scheme to help families enjoy this summer ...

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Baroness Chapman's speech on transforming scientific discovery at the Global Partnerships Conference: 20 May 2026

Baroness Chapman's speech on transforming scientific discovery at the Global Partnerships Conference: 20 May 2026

Wednesday, 20 May 2026

Speech by Baroness Chapman on transforming scientific discovery on Day 2 of the Global Partnerships Conference...

Science shows how tackling pollution now can protect Windermere's future

Science shows how tackling pollution now can protect Windermere's future

Wednesday, 20 May 2026

Research shows that acting now to reduce nutrient pollution entering Lake Windermere can help protect its water quality from the effects of climate ch...

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Foreign Secretary warns the world cannot wait any longer to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as food security crisis looms for countries already on the edge

Foreign Secretary warns the world cannot wait any longer to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as food security crisis looms for countries already on the edge

Tuesday, 19 May 2026

Foreign Secretary warns the world cannot wait any longer to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as food security crisis looms for countries already on the ed...

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The crisis in the Strait of Hormuz has triggered challenges across the world: UK statement at the UN Economic and Social Council

The crisis in the Strait of Hormuz has triggered challenges across the world: UK statement at the UN Economic and Social Council

Friday, 15 May 2026

Statement by Helen King, UK Ambassador to ECOSOC, at the UN Economic and Social Council meeting on Safeguarding energy and supply flows: Supporting gl...

Farmer fined after pollution kills a thousand fish

Farmer fined after pollution kills a thousand fish

Friday, 15 May 2026

Protected salmon and trout died in the pollution incident, and the watercourse was still impacted two years later....

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Environment Secretary in Northern Ireland for UK–EU Reset talks

Environment Secretary in Northern Ireland for UK–EU Reset talks

Thursday, 14 May 2026

Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds visits Northern Ireland to highlight how a UK-EU food and drink deal will cut red tape, lower costs and keep trade...

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Government ramps up plans to protect Britain’s pig sector against African and classical swine fever

Government ramps up plans to protect Britain’s pig sector against African and classical swine fever

Thursday, 14 May 2026

New strategy launched to strengthen UK preparedness against African and classical swine fever ...

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New fertiliser regulations to back British farmers and cut pollution

New fertiliser regulations to back British farmers and cut pollution

Tuesday, 12 May 2026

New plans aim to support British farmers by improving supply resilience to global market shocks and supporting innovation in the fertiliser sector....

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Updates to the Board of Natural England

Updates to the Board of Natural England

Monday, 11 May 2026

Kate Gibson named as new Deputy Chair; Rachel Danemann confirmed as new member; and Professor Lynn Dicks reappointed...

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