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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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Farming Minister takes part in tractor relay on mental health

Farming Minister takes part in tractor relay on mental health

Thursday, 06 July 2023

Mark Spencer drives tractor to Parliament to shine a light on mental health in rural communities ...

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More than £1.2m funding for councils to clean up chewing gum from our streets

More than £1.2m funding for councils to clean up chewing gum from our streets

Thursday, 06 July 2023

Fifty-six councils across the UK to receive funding totalling more than £1.2 million to target chewing gum stains...

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First three marine areas receive highest levels of protection

First three marine areas receive highest levels of protection

Wednesday, 05 July 2023

Allonby Bay, North East of Farnes Deep and Dolphin Head receive highest level of protection for marine habitats and species....

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Second Permanent Secretary appointed at Defra

Second Permanent Secretary appointed at Defra

Wednesday, 05 July 2023

Nick Joicey appointed as a new second Permanent Secretary at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs....

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£5 million competition set to scale up agricultural innovation

£5 million competition set to scale up agricultural innovation

Monday, 03 July 2023

Farming Innovation Investor Partnership Competition will combine private investment with grant funding to scale up innovation in farming sector....

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Guidance for applying for bathing water designation updated

Guidance for applying for bathing water designation updated

Monday, 03 July 2023

Updates make the guidance for applying for bathing water designation clearer and more streamlined for applicants ...

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Response: publication of Independent Review into Labour Shortages

Response: publication of Independent Review into Labour Shortages

Friday, 30 June 2023

Farming Minister Mark Spencer responds to today's publication (30 June) of John Shropshire's Independent Review into Labour Shortages in the Food Supp...

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Putting nature on road to recovery with Species Survival Fund

Putting nature on road to recovery with Species Survival Fund

Friday, 30 June 2023

Government launches new multi-million pound fund to create and restore wildlife-rich habitats....

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Government introduces law banning international shark fin trade

Government introduces law banning international shark fin trade

Thursday, 29 June 2023

The Shark Fins Act passed into law today banning the international shark fin trade...

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New investment in peat in fight against climate change

New investment in peat in fight against climate change

Wednesday, 28 June 2023

On 29 June 2023, the government announced new investment and actions to improve lowland peat and reduce carbon emissions....

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Government seeks views to improve hedgerow protections

Government seeks views to improve hedgerow protections

Tuesday, 27 June 2023

Consultation launched to help meet commitment to support farmers to create or restore 45,000 miles of hedgerows by 2050....

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UK – France Global Roadmap launched to mobilise global nature finance

UK – France Global Roadmap launched to mobilise global nature finance

Thursday, 22 June 2023

On 22 June 2023, the Environment Secretary and French State Minister Bérangère Couillard launched a Global Roadmap to support companies to contribute ...

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Sustainable Farming Incentive 2023: Expanded offer to roll out from August

Sustainable Farming Incentive 2023: Expanded offer to roll out from August

Tuesday, 20 June 2023

The Sustainable Farming Incentive 2023 will start accepting applications from August, offering an improved, more streamlined process for farmers....

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Environment Secretary speech at Wildlife Trusts event

Environment Secretary speech at Wildlife Trusts event

Tuesday, 20 June 2023

On 20 June 2023, the Environment Secretary delivered a speech at a Wildlife Trusts event on the importance of nature recovery and biodiversity....

Government sets out plans to ban the keeping of primates as pets

Government sets out plans to ban the keeping of primates as pets

Tuesday, 20 June 2023

New consultation launched to deliver key animal welfare commitment. ...

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Support for farmers to access investment to drive nature recovery

Support for farmers to access investment to drive nature recovery

Monday, 19 June 2023

The first ever Nature for Finance event will bring together farmers, land managers, investors and conservation experts to identify new investment oppo...

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Council DIY waste charges abolished

Council DIY waste charges abolished

Saturday, 17 June 2023

Charges to dispose of DIY waste at household waste recycling centres will be removed....

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UK presses for further progress on global food security at G20

UK presses for further progress on global food security at G20

Saturday, 17 June 2023

Environment Secretary, Thérèse Coffey, reaffirmed the UK's commitment to improving global food security, at the G20 Agriculture Ministers Meeting in H...

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No sandeel fishing for 2023 in effort to protect marine ecosystem

No sandeel fishing for 2023 in effort to protect marine ecosystem

Wednesday, 14 June 2023

UK fishermen will not be permitted to catch or swap any of the UK’s 5,773 tonnes of North Sea sandeel quota in 2023....

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Further protections for England’s coastal waterways planned

Further protections for England’s coastal waterways planned

Monday, 12 June 2023

Consultation launched to expand the Storm Overflows Discharge Reduction Plan to cover all coastal and estuarine waters. ...

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Over £30m for new equipment to boost sustainable food production

Over £30m for new equipment to boost sustainable food production

Thursday, 08 June 2023

£31 million has been made available for equipment and technology to boost farm productivity, increase environmental sustainability and help slurry man...

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Independent Review of Protected Site Management on Dartmoor

Independent Review of Protected Site Management on Dartmoor

Thursday, 08 June 2023

Industry leader David Fursdon will lead an Independent Evidence Review of Protected Site Management on Dartmoor. ...

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Therese Coffey: We must unleash rural opportunity

Therese Coffey: We must unleash rural opportunity

Tuesday, 06 June 2023

The Secretary of State for Rural Affairs spoke at the Countryside Future conference on 6 June 2023....

Government launches new drive to support rural communities

Government launches new drive to support rural communities

Monday, 05 June 2023

Unleashing Rural Opportunity document launched ...

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Cutting edge farming projects to get share of £30 million

Cutting edge farming projects to get share of £30 million

Tuesday, 30 May 2023

Projects include genetic research to reduce methane emissions from cows and the use of drones to monitor animals....

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