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Government delivers manifesto commitments on animal welfare

Government delivers manifesto commitments on animal welfare

Thursday, 25 May 2023

Animal welfare to be enhanced with launch of the Animal Sentience Committee and consultation on penalty notices...

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Government sets out further support for tenant farmers

Government sets out further support for tenant farmers

Wednesday, 24 May 2023

Plans are announced in response to independent Rock Review to support tenant farmers at the heart of the rural economy....

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First national Marine and Coastal Wildlife Code launched

First national Marine and Coastal Wildlife Code launched

Tuesday, 23 May 2023

Code will protect animals and habitats and help people enjoy England's coast responsibly....

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Five new species set to be protected under Ivory Act extension

Five new species set to be protected under Ivory Act extension

Monday, 22 May 2023

Hippopotamus, walrus, narwhal, killer whale and sperm whale set to be protected under Ivory Act extension ...

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Domestic seed production boosted with new funding award 

Domestic seed production boosted with new funding award 

Monday, 22 May 2023

Grant will boost England’s tree seed production...

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Scrapping retained EU red tape on wine to unlock £180 million

Scrapping retained EU red tape on wine to unlock £180 million

Sunday, 21 May 2023

Plans to strip out retained EU red tape to give our wine industry the freedom to flourish ...

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New funding for farmers to protect the English landscape

New funding for farmers to protect the English landscape

Wednesday, 17 May 2023

Farmers and landowners will receive funding and support for projects to protect and restore thousands of acres of the English landscape. ...

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Investment to boost community tree cover across parts of England

Investment to boost community tree cover across parts of England

Friday, 12 May 2023

£2 million has been awarded to projects investigating the best ways to boost tree numbers outside woodlands...

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Public urged to keep watch as greatest risk period for the tree pest oak processionary moth begins

Public urged to keep watch as greatest risk period for the tree pest oak processionary moth begins

Thursday, 11 May 2023

Oak processionary moth enters greatest risk period as caterpillars emerge between June and August ...

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New section of new ‘King Charles III England Coast Path’ opens between Bridlington and Filey Brigg

New section of new ‘King Charles III England Coast Path’ opens between Bridlington and Filey Brigg

Wednesday, 10 May 2023

Route will create an amazing 208 mile trail from Bridlington to Bamburgh in Northumberland – the longest stretch of the Coast Path to be opened in Eng...

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UK leads the way on agricultural innovation at Washington D.C. Climate Summit

UK leads the way on agricultural innovation at Washington D.C. Climate Summit

Tuesday, 09 May 2023

£3 million invested in the Global Fertiliser Challenge to fund new research to develop alternative fertilisers to boost sustainability and productivit...

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Further protections for England’s coastal waterways

Further protections for England’s coastal waterways

Tuesday, 09 May 2023

Consultation to expand storm overflow reduction targets to cover all coasts, estuaries and marine protected sites....

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King's Coronation to leave a lasting legacy for people and nature

King's Coronation to leave a lasting legacy for people and nature

Wednesday, 03 May 2023

To celebrate the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III, the government has announced the renaming of the England Coast Path, the creation of a Ki...

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King's nature reserves to leave lasting legacy for people and nature

King's nature reserves to leave lasting legacy for people and nature

Sunday, 30 April 2023

‘King’s Series of National Nature Reserves’ to be launched, with first to be declared in Lincolnshire ...

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Commemorations to leave a lasting Coronation legacy for people and nature

Commemorations to leave a lasting Coronation legacy for people and nature

Sunday, 30 April 2023

England’s longest national trail to be renamed the ‘King Charles III England Coast Path’...

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National quality assurance scheme for wild venison launches

National quality assurance scheme for wild venison launches

Sunday, 30 April 2023

Scheme to improve traceability of wild venison, increase buyer confidence and support woodland management launches in England, Northern Ireland and Wa...

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Boost for nature recovery as new multi million pound grant scheme opens  

Boost for nature recovery as new multi million pound grant scheme opens  

Friday, 28 April 2023

Darwin Plus Strategic initiative opens for the first time, supporting ambitious, transformative projects to tackle biodiversity loss in the UK Oversea...

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Snow leopards, elephants and pangolins to be better protected with funding boost for world’s most endangered animals

Snow leopards, elephants and pangolins to be better protected with funding boost for world’s most endangered animals

Friday, 28 April 2023

UK government awards nearly £40 million to more than 80 projects through the Darwin Initiative and Illegal Wildlife Trade Challenge Fund ...

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Storm overflow target to be enshrined in law

Storm overflow target to be enshrined in law

Tuesday, 25 April 2023

The government's target to reduce storm overflows will be enshrined in law....

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Funding to help developing countries phase out use of damaging climate gases announced

Funding to help developing countries phase out use of damaging climate gases announced

Thursday, 20 April 2023

Environment Secretary announces developing countries will receive £4 million to phase out the use of chemicals found in refrigeration and cold supply ...

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Regional Flood and Coastal Committee (RFCC) Acting Chair appointment

Regional Flood and Coastal Committee (RFCC) Acting Chair appointment

Wednesday, 19 April 2023

The English Severn and Wye RFCC Acting Chair appointment has been announced....

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Environment and Climate Ministers of the G7 Countries agree actions to reverse biodiversity loss at G7 meeting in Japan

Environment and Climate Ministers of the G7 Countries agree actions to reverse biodiversity loss at G7 meeting in Japan

Monday, 17 April 2023

G7 Environment and Climate Ministers committed to increase funding to support the developing world in protecting nature...

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Plans unveiled to improve local authority action on air quality

Plans unveiled to improve local authority action on air quality

Tuesday, 11 April 2023

A new Air Quality Strategy will provide a framework to support local action to improve air quality. ...

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Grant to boost domestic tree production re opens

Grant to boost domestic tree production re opens

Tuesday, 11 April 2023

£5 million available for tree and seed suppliers of all sizes and from any sector to expand and modernise ...

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Bird keepers must maintain scrupulous biosecurity standards as housing measures set to be lifted

Bird keepers must maintain scrupulous biosecurity standards as housing measures set to be lifted

Tuesday, 11 April 2023

Mandatory housing measures will be lifted from 00:01 on Tuesday 18th April but scrupulous standards of biosecurity remain essential. ...

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Green light for four new bathing sites

Green light for four new bathing sites

Monday, 10 April 2023

Sites in Rutland, Plymouth and Suffolk will receive bathing water status from May. ...

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Crackdown on fly tipping continues with new grants for councils

Crackdown on fly tipping continues with new grants for councils

Friday, 07 April 2023

£775,000 to be spent on schemes across England...

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Rural communities up and down the country set to benefit from funding to support rural business and create jobs

Rural communities up and down the country set to benefit from funding to support rural business and create jobs

Friday, 07 April 2023

£110 million funding for communities allocated under the Rural England Prosperity Fund. ...

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Government announces plan to ensure fairness and transparency across pig sector supply chain

Government announces plan to ensure fairness and transparency across pig sector supply chain

Thursday, 06 April 2023

Regulation for written contracts will provide fairness and certainty for the sector...

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Frequently Flooded Allowance: Funding for repeatedly flooded communities

Frequently Flooded Allowance: Funding for repeatedly flooded communities

Wednesday, 05 April 2023

£100 million of funding for areas in England that have suffered repeated flooding ...

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