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Housing order introduced in Norfolk, Suffolk and parts of Essex to protect poultry and captive birds

Housing order introduced in Norfolk, Suffolk and parts of Essex to protect poultry and captive birds

Saturday, 08 October 2022

New legal requirement for all bird keepers in these hotspots to keep their birds indoors and to follow stringent biosecurity measures...

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British lamb shipped to America for first time in over two decades

British lamb shipped to America for first time in over two decades

Friday, 07 October 2022

British lamb producers now have access to a market of over 300 million people...

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Water companies face new penalties up to £250million

Water companies face new penalties up to £250million

Monday, 03 October 2022

Potential civil penalty to rise from £250,000 to up to £250 million to help bring quicker enforcement action against water companies for causing pollu...

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Asian hornets identified in Essex

Asian hornets identified in Essex

Wednesday, 28 September 2022

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

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Avian influenza prevention zone declared in Norfolk, Suffolk and parts of Essex

Avian influenza prevention zone declared in Norfolk, Suffolk and parts of Essex

Tuesday, 27 September 2022

Bird keepers in Norfolk, Suffolk and parts of Essex must follow strict biosecurity measures to help protect flocks and mitigate the risk of further ou...

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Domestic tree seed production to be ramped up with new grant

Domestic tree seed production to be ramped up with new grant

Thursday, 22 September 2022

Domestic tree seed production is to be ramped up with £1.2 million of new Government funding through the Seed Sourcing Grant....

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World’s first International Plant Health Conference to set global agenda on biosecurity and address challenges in plant health

World’s first International Plant Health Conference to set global agenda on biosecurity and address challenges in plant health

Wednesday, 21 September 2022

Policymakers, academics and experts from over 74 countries will come together to address current and future plant health challenges....

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£110m fund to level up rural communities unveiled

£110m fund to level up rural communities unveiled

Friday, 02 September 2022

Action on levelling up and boosting rural productivity set out in report published today....

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New labelling to protect water supplies and cut energy bills

New labelling to protect water supplies and cut energy bills

Friday, 02 September 2022

New mandatory water efficiency label proposed for dishwashers, showers and washing machines. ...

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Defra extends Consumer Council for Water appointments

Defra extends Consumer Council for Water appointments

Friday, 02 September 2022

Robert Light, Alison Austin and Robert Wilson have had their first terms on the Consumer Council for Water Board extended....

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Michael Seals confirmed as first chair of the new Animal Sentience Committee

Michael Seals confirmed as first chair of the new Animal Sentience Committee

Friday, 02 September 2022

New chair to lead Animal Sentience Committee confirmed...

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Projects of Landscape Recovery scheme announced

Projects of Landscape Recovery scheme announced

Friday, 02 September 2022

22 projects receiving funding through the new scheme...

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Folic acid added to flour to prevent brain and spinal conditions in foetuses

Folic acid added to flour to prevent brain and spinal conditions in foetuses

Thursday, 01 September 2022

Folic acid to be added to non-wholemeal flour across the UK to help prevent life-threatening brain and spinal conditions in foetuses....

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Avian influenza prevention zone declared in south west England

Avian influenza prevention zone declared in south west England

Wednesday, 31 August 2022

Bird keepers in Devon, Cornwall and parts of Somerset must follow strict biosecurity measures to help protect flocks and mitigate the risk of further ...

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Strict new controls on pork and pork products to protect Britain’s pig sector against African swine fever

Strict new controls on pork and pork products to protect Britain’s pig sector against African swine fever

Wednesday, 31 August 2022

The new control will strengthen the requirements for bringing pork and pork products into Great Britain from the European Union and EFTA states. ...

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New guidance on mitigating the impact of avian influenza in wild birds

New guidance on mitigating the impact of avian influenza in wild birds

Wednesday, 31 August 2022

Guidance to support land managers and ornithologists ...

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New framework announced to tackle industrial emissions across the UK

New framework announced to tackle industrial emissions across the UK

Tuesday, 30 August 2022

UK Government establishes a new regulatory framework to boost industrial emissions standards and reduce air pollution....

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Tim Smith appointed industry chair of Food and Drink Sector Council

Tim Smith appointed industry chair of Food and Drink Sector Council

Tuesday, 30 August 2022

Tim Smith takes on the role from outgoing co-chairs Terry Jones and Ian Wright...

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Sale of horticultural peat to be banned in move to protect England’s precious peatlands

Sale of horticultural peat to be banned in move to protect England’s precious peatlands

Friday, 26 August 2022

The sale of peat for use in the amateur gardening sector will be banned by 2024 to protect peatlands and the natural environment....

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Toughest targets ever introduced will crack down on sewage spills

Toughest targets ever introduced will crack down on sewage spills

Friday, 26 August 2022

Strictest targets ever for water companies set out by government in new plan to tackle sewage discharges. ...

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Consultation launched to support sustainable fishing of non quota fish stocks

Consultation launched to support sustainable fishing of non quota fish stocks

Thursday, 25 August 2022

Restrictions on flyseining under consideration to protect stocks...

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Government seeks views on reducing livestock methane production

Government seeks views on reducing livestock methane production

Tuesday, 23 August 2022

Call for evidence launched to collect views on using animal feed products that can reduce methane emissions from livestock ...

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Boost for farming innovation

Boost for farming innovation

Monday, 22 August 2022

£16.5 million more funding for research and development in farming...

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Package of measures introduced to improve air quality

Package of measures introduced to improve air quality

Thursday, 18 August 2022

Series of actions have been announced to improve air quality introduced under the Environment Act ...

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Support for farmers on dry weather impacts

Support for farmers on dry weather impacts

Wednesday, 17 August 2022

More support for farmers to help them with the impact of ongoing dry weather....

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Environment Agency chairs National Drought Group as parts of country move into drought

Environment Agency chairs National Drought Group as parts of country move into drought

Tuesday, 16 August 2022

Parts of South West, Southern and Central England and East of England move into Drought status....

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New National Trail status awarded for popular Coast to Coast route

New National Trail status awarded for popular Coast to Coast route

Thursday, 11 August 2022

197-mile walking route will improve access to nature for all...

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Environment Secretary meets with water company chief executives

Environment Secretary meets with water company chief executives

Wednesday, 10 August 2022

The Environment Secretary met with water companies to discuss the measures they are taking to protect water supplies in the driest summer in over 50 y...

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England Woodland Creation Offer to transition into Local Nature Recovery scheme in 2025

England Woodland Creation Offer to transition into Local Nature Recovery scheme in 2025

Tuesday, 09 August 2022

The England Woodland Creation Offer will become part of the Local Nature Recovery scheme – one of the new environmental land management (ELM) schemes ...

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New funding to remove chewing gum stains from our high streets

New funding to remove chewing gum stains from our high streets

Friday, 05 August 2022

Chewing Gum Task Force grant scheme will help councils clean up UK towns and cities. ...

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