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Free travel and new routes: government’s bus revolution hits another gear

Free travel and new routes: government’s bus revolution hits another gear

Monday, 13 April 2026

£3 million funding boost will help 6 mayoral authorities set up bus franchising to improve travel for passengers across England....

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Better Connected: tap and go travel across trains, trams and buses announced in government's new transport strategy

Better Connected: tap and go travel across trains, trams and buses announced in government's new transport strategy

Thursday, 02 April 2026

Strategy sets the direction for a more joined-up transport network that works better for passengers, drivers and communities across England....

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Trail hunting set to be banned

Trail hunting set to be banned

Thursday, 26 March 2026

Trail hunting is set to be banned in England and Wales....

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“Wainwright way” becomes England’s newest National Trail

“Wainwright way” becomes England’s newest National Trail

Thursday, 26 March 2026

National Trail opening is culmination years of work by Natural England and partners alongside £5.5 million government investment for upgrade...

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Greater Manchester agencies unite to tackle waste crime

Greater Manchester agencies unite to tackle waste crime

Tuesday, 24 March 2026

Agencies from across Greater Manchester joined forces for the region's first waste crime summit, strengthening the collective fight against illegal ac...

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Stronger protections to help protect threatened wild birds

Stronger protections to help protect threatened wild birds

Monday, 23 March 2026

New proposals to restrict recreational shooting of threatened wild birds...

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Government cracks down on waste crime to clean up streets and restore pride in communities

Government cracks down on waste crime to clean up streets and restore pride in communities

Friday, 20 March 2026

Some of the worst illegal waste sites across England to be cleared, restoring pride in our communities...

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New law comes into force to protect farm animals from dog attacks

New law comes into force to protect farm animals from dog attacks

Wednesday, 18 March 2026

New law now in effect strengthening protections for sheep, cows and other farm animals saving famers thousands of pounds each year....

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New gigabit address checker launches as rural Britain sees surge in rollout of faster broadband and mobile coverage

New gigabit address checker launches as rural Britain sees surge in rollout of faster broadband and mobile coverage

Friday, 13 March 2026

People across England and Wales can find out if they are due a government-backed broadband upgrade with new gigabit address checker....

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Secretary of State's address to NFU26

Secretary of State's address to NFU26

Tuesday, 24 February 2026

Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds delivered a speech at the NFU’s annual conference...

Reynolds: Farm tech supercharged to boost profitability

Reynolds: Farm tech supercharged to boost profitability

Tuesday, 24 February 2026

Environment Secretary to announce £345 million to fund innovation, new technology and infrastructure to boost farm productivity and support the condit...

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How UK Government is building a stronger future for Scotland's farmers, crofters and rural communities

How UK Government is building a stronger future for Scotland's farmers, crofters and rural communities

Thursday, 05 February 2026

Minister's speech to National Farmers' Union Scotland's conference highlights UK Government's commitment to industry, as forum explores growth opportu...

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Strong uptake for Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier agreements

Strong uptake for Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier agreements

Monday, 26 January 2026

£59m in Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier agreement extensions taken up by farmers...

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Independent Chair of the Protected Landscapes Partnership appointed

Independent Chair of the Protected Landscapes Partnership appointed

Tuesday, 13 January 2026

Mary-Ann Ochota appointed for a one-year term...

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Secretary of State's address to 2026 Oxford Farming Conference

Secretary of State's address to 2026 Oxford Farming Conference

Thursday, 08 January 2026

Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds delivered a speech at the 2026 Oxford Farming Conference...

Reynolds: Backing farmers with a new era of partnership to boost farm profitability

Reynolds: Backing farmers with a new era of partnership to boost farm profitability

Wednesday, 07 January 2026

Environment Secretary announces plans at Oxford Farming Conference focusing more support on smaller farms and those without an existing agreement to d...

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