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Peatlands set to be restored to help tackle climate change

Peatlands set to be restored to help tackle climate change

Friday, 25 August 2023

Twelve new projects receive £16 million to restore thousands of hectares of peatlands across England....

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UK among first countries to back new nature recovery fund

UK among first countries to back new nature recovery fund

Friday, 25 August 2023

During the Global Environment Facility assembly in Canada, the UK announced it would stand among the first countries to contribute to the newly launch...

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Appointments made to National Park and AONB boards

Appointments made to National Park and AONB boards

Thursday, 24 August 2023

Appointments have been made to England's National Park Authorities and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty Conservation Boards....

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Consumer Council for Water board member reappointed

Consumer Council for Water board member reappointed

Monday, 21 August 2023

Robert Wilson’s second term as a board member will run until December 2026....

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Deadline for Countryside Stewardship applications extended

Deadline for Countryside Stewardship applications extended

Friday, 18 August 2023

The 2024 Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier agreement application deadline has been extended until the 15th September....

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Government opens more opportunities for sustainable Atlantic bluefin tuna fisheries outside the EU

Government opens more opportunities for sustainable Atlantic bluefin tuna fisheries outside the EU

Sunday, 13 August 2023

More opportunities for sustainable Atlantic bluefin tuna fisheries outside the EU through commercial and recreational fishing...

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Colorado potato beetle larvae confirmed in Kent

Colorado potato beetle larvae confirmed in Kent

Saturday, 12 August 2023

Growers, farmers, processors and the public are asked to remain vigilant after the Animal and Plant Health Agency confirmed findings of Colorado potat...

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Environment Secretary holds roundtable to drive forward improvements in River Deben

Environment Secretary holds roundtable to drive forward improvements in River Deben

Thursday, 10 August 2023

Action to improve the River Deben discussed at roundtable, part of a series of local meetings following government’s Plan for Water...

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Update: Independent Evidence Review on Dartmoor

Update: Independent Evidence Review on Dartmoor

Wednesday, 09 August 2023

The Terms of Reference and panel members for an Independent Evidence Review of Protected Site Management on Dartmoor have been published....

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Thousands of trees to be planted to mark the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III

Thousands of trees to be planted to mark the coronation of His Majesty King Charles III

Friday, 04 August 2023

New £2.5 million tree planting fund to enable local authorities to create green spaces and connect communities with nature as a reminder of the Corona...

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£6 million to improve air quality in local communities

£6 million to improve air quality in local communities

Friday, 04 August 2023

New round of Air Quality Grants for local authorities opens to benefit communities and reduce the impact of polluted air on people's health ...

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£14 million to unlock agricultural innovation

£14 million to unlock agricultural innovation

Wednesday, 02 August 2023

Over £14 million is being made available in two new competition rounds to back research into innovative farming solutions....

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Plastic bag use falls by more than 98% after charge introduction

Plastic bag use falls by more than 98% after charge introduction

Monday, 31 July 2023

Figures show massive decrease in number of single-use bags sold by main retailers since 2014....

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New programme to drive better reuse of resources and increase recycling

New programme to drive better reuse of resources and increase recycling

Friday, 28 July 2023

Wide-ranging projects across seven key sectors of the economy to boost better design and reuse of resources whilst creating jobs and growing the econo...

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Biodiversity Net Gain moves a step closer with more funding

Biodiversity Net Gain moves a step closer with more funding

Thursday, 27 July 2023

Organisations are also encouraged to apply if they would like to be ‘responsible bodies’ for new conservation legal agreements ...

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Further funding for livestock farmers to improve animal health and welfare

Further funding for livestock farmers to improve animal health and welfare

Wednesday, 26 July 2023

Funding drives forward government’s commitment to increase farm productivity and build on our world-leading animal health and welfare standards...

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Single Malt Welsh Whisky to be protected

Single Malt Welsh Whisky to be protected

Wednesday, 26 July 2023

Single Malt Welsh Whisky was successfully registered under the UK Geographical Indication (UKGI) scheme today....

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Update on packaging reforms to help drive down inflation

Update on packaging reforms to help drive down inflation

Tuesday, 25 July 2023

Extended producer responsibility scheme deferred for a year until October 2025...

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Heather Hancock appointed as Lead Non Executive Board Member

Heather Hancock appointed as Lead Non Executive Board Member

Friday, 21 July 2023

Former Food Standards Agency chair is appointed to key role....

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Chris Walters announced as new Ofwat board member

Chris Walters announced as new Ofwat board member

Thursday, 20 July 2023

Ofwat Senior Director Chris Walters appointed to the Ofwat Board...

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Nature recovery projects to boost wildlife and access to nature

Nature recovery projects to boost wildlife and access to nature

Wednesday, 19 July 2023

Curlews, short-snouted seahorses and natterjack toads set to be benefit as six nature recovery projects are launched....

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Asian hornets identified in Dover

Asian hornets identified in Dover

Wednesday, 19 July 2023

Public asked to be vigilant after sightings of Asian hornets, an invasive species, are confirmed in Kent...

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Environment Secretary speech on 25 Year Environment Plan progress

Environment Secretary speech on 25 Year Environment Plan progress

Wednesday, 19 July 2023

On 19th July 2023, the Environment Secretary Thérèse Coffey gave a speech at the Summer Stakeholder Reception held at the Mappin Pavilion at ZSL, wher...

Government sets out adaptation programme to tackle climate impact

Government sets out adaptation programme to tackle climate impact

Monday, 17 July 2023

Third National Adaptation Programme outlines how government will protect infrastructure, promote a greener economy and ensure resilient food productio...

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UK Government seizes post Brexit freedoms for fishing industry

UK Government seizes post Brexit freedoms for fishing industry

Sunday, 16 July 2023

New measures will support thriving fishing industry....

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‘Polluters must pay’ says Environment Secretary, as unlimited penalties unveiled

‘Polluters must pay’ says Environment Secretary, as unlimited penalties unveiled

Tuesday, 11 July 2023

New laws will scrap the cap on civil penalties and significantly broaden their scope to target a much wider range of environmental offences ...

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Two new UK Deputy Chief Veterinary Officers appointed

Two new UK Deputy Chief Veterinary Officers appointed

Tuesday, 11 July 2023

Ele Brown and Jorge Martin-Almagro appointed as Deputy Chief Veterinary Officers ...

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New regulations to promote fairness and transparency for dairy sector

New regulations to promote fairness and transparency for dairy sector

Tuesday, 11 July 2023

New regulations mean farmers will be able to challenge prices and more easily raise concerns with supply contracts, helping ensure they receive a fair...

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Bees’ Needs Week buzzes back for 2023

Bees’ Needs Week buzzes back for 2023

Monday, 10 July 2023

Bees' Needs Week launches for 2023, encouraging everyone to protect pollinators ...

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Bigger fines possible for littering and fly tipping

Bigger fines possible for littering and fly tipping

Friday, 07 July 2023

Maximum on-the-spot fines for litter, graffiti and fly-tipping to increase under PM’s Anti-Social Behaviour Action Plan...

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