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Ban on unregistered XL Bully dogs now in force

Ban on unregistered XL Bully dogs now in force

Monday, 26 February 2024

It is now illegal to own an XL Bully dog unless it is registered and complies with strict rules including being neutered and muzzled in public ...

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Plan revealed for dozens of new bathing water sites

Plan revealed for dozens of new bathing water sites

Monday, 26 February 2024

Government to consult on largest ever rollout of new bathing water sites....

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40 projects to benefit from £25 million funding for natural flood management

40 projects to benefit from £25 million funding for natural flood management

Friday, 23 February 2024

40 projects across England set to benefit from £25 million funding for using nature to increase the nation’s flood resilience...

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Government announces next steps to support pollack fishermen

Government announces next steps to support pollack fishermen

Friday, 23 February 2024

Certain fishermen to benefit from fast-tracked applications to Fisheries and Seafood Scheme. ...

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£6 million fund to support English fishing industry reopens for 2024

£6 million fund to support English fishing industry reopens for 2024

Friday, 23 February 2024

Highly popular Fisheries and Seafood scheme (FaSS) re-opens for 2024...

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Government underlines commitment to British farmers

Government underlines commitment to British farmers

Tuesday, 20 February 2024

Prime Minister and Environment Secretary attend NFU Conference and announce range of measures to ensure all farmers and producers are treated fairly. ...

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Government launches new UK based environmental science network on deep sea mining

Government launches new UK based environmental science network on deep sea mining

Monday, 19 February 2024

Experts and academics are invited to join a new science network that will help to provide evidence on the environmental impact of deep-sea mining...

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Thousands of applications made for Sustainable Farming Incentive

Thousands of applications made for Sustainable Farming Incentive

Wednesday, 14 February 2024

SFI has been expanded and improved based on farmers’ feedback to include 50 new actions and a 10% increase in the average value of agreements. ...

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New housing developments to deliver nature boost in landmark move

New housing developments to deliver nature boost in landmark move

Tuesday, 13 February 2024

In a world first, developers in England are now required to deliver 10% Biodiversity Net Gain when building new housing, industrial or commercial deve...

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Government cracks down on bonuses for water company bosses

Government cracks down on bonuses for water company bosses

Sunday, 11 February 2024

Water bosses are set to be banned from receiving bonuses if a company has committed serious criminal breaches, the Environment Secretary has announced...

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Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board Chair appointment extended

Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board Chair appointment extended

Wednesday, 07 February 2024

Nicholas Saphir will serve for a further twelve months...

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New Forest for the Nation competition launched

New Forest for the Nation competition launched

Saturday, 03 February 2024

The Forest for the Nation will improve public access to nature and provide a boost for our native wildlife...

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Government backs Bill to clamp down on livestock worrying

Government backs Bill to clamp down on livestock worrying

Friday, 02 February 2024

New measures aim to reduce dog attacks on livestock ...

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Nature recovery to be accelerated as the government delivers on measures to protect land and sea

Nature recovery to be accelerated as the government delivers on measures to protect land and sea

Wednesday, 31 January 2024

One year on since the publication of the Environmental Improvement Plan, the government launches new measures to halt and reverse nature’s decline ...

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Joint Nature Conservation Committee Interim Chair appointment extended

Joint Nature Conservation Committee Interim Chair appointment extended

Monday, 29 January 2024

Charles Banner KC will serve a further six months...

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Owners urged to take action ahead of XL Bully ban

Owners urged to take action ahead of XL Bully ban

Thursday, 25 January 2024

Owners must act now to register their dog by 31 January...

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Views sought on ‘super’ National Nature Reserve for Shropshire

Views sought on ‘super’ National Nature Reserve for Shropshire

Wednesday, 24 January 2024

Members of the public can attend a public drop-in session between 6pm and 9pm on Wednesday 7 February at the village hall in Snailbeach near Shrewsbur...

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Government backs new pet abduction law in pet theft crackdown

Government backs new pet abduction law in pet theft crackdown

Friday, 19 January 2024

New law will create a new specific offence for dog and cat abduction ...

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Restoration of Gloucester flood embankment complete

Restoration of Gloucester flood embankment complete

Friday, 19 January 2024

The Environment Agency has completed restoration works of a flood embankment in Gloucester which helps to better protect around 50 properties from flo...

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Defra appoints new non executive board member

Defra appoints new non executive board member

Thursday, 11 January 2024

Chris Tyas OBE appointed to the departmental board...

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Proposed changes to egg labelling rules support British industry

Proposed changes to egg labelling rules support British industry

Tuesday, 09 January 2024

Producers will no longer need to change how eggs are labelled during housing orders, saving farmers from costly labelling...

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Defra announces Head for the EPR Scheme Administrator appointment

Defra announces Head for the EPR Scheme Administrator appointment

Thursday, 04 January 2024

Dr Margaret Bates has been appointed to the role of Head for the UK Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging Scheme Administrator....

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Environment Secretary speech at 2024 Oxford Farming Conference

Environment Secretary speech at 2024 Oxford Farming Conference

Thursday, 04 January 2024

Environment Secretary Steve Barclay delivers speech at 2024 Oxford Farming Conference , outlining the biggest upgrade to the UK's farming schemes ...

Biggest upgrade to UK farming schemes introduced by the Government since leaving the EU

Biggest upgrade to UK farming schemes introduced by the Government since leaving the EU

Thursday, 04 January 2024

Environment Secretary announces major updates for farmers, with an increase in funding and reduction in red tape this summer....

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Extension of appointments to the Animal Welfare Committee

Extension of appointments to the Animal Welfare Committee

Monday, 01 January 2024

Four committee member terms are extended....

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Charges for disposing of DIY waste at recycling centres scrapped

Charges for disposing of DIY waste at recycling centres scrapped

Monday, 01 January 2024

From today, households no longer have to pay to get rid of DIY waste at council recycling centres...

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English Sparkling Wine makers raise a glass to new opportunities

English Sparkling Wine makers raise a glass to new opportunities

Sunday, 31 December 2023

On the eve of New Year reforms for the wine industry, Environment Secretary Steve Barclay welcomes the scrapping of outdated rules inherited from the ...

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New legal restrictions on XL Bully dog now in force

New legal restrictions on XL Bully dog now in force

Sunday, 31 December 2023

It is now illegal to breed, sell, advertise, gift, exchange, and abandon these dogs or let them stray....

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Storm overflows monitoring hits 100% target

Storm overflows monitoring hits 100% target

Saturday, 30 December 2023

Every storm overflow across England’s water network is now monitored....

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Government reforms set to spark greater reuse and recycling of electrical goods

Government reforms set to spark greater reuse and recycling of electrical goods

Thursday, 28 December 2023

Government will make it easier for people and businesses to reuse and recycle their old electrical goods...

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