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Local communities urged to help shape the natural world around them

Local communities urged to help shape the natural world around them

Tuesday, 10 August 2021

Government launches consultation into a new nature mapping plan for local communities...

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Funding boost for farmers to tackle water pollution

Funding boost for farmers to tackle water pollution

Monday, 02 August 2021

Farmers will be given additional advice and support to help them access a range of solutions to reduce pollution ...

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More than 1,000 flood schemes to benefit from record investment

More than 1,000 flood schemes to benefit from record investment

Wednesday, 28 July 2021

Over £860m to be invested in flood alleviation schemes this year with further action including improvements to flood insurance ...

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Multi million pound boost for green jobs and nature recovery

Multi million pound boost for green jobs and nature recovery

Tuesday, 27 July 2021

90 projects awarded grants to accelerate action to support 2,500 jobs, plant almost a million trees and boost nature recovery across the country...

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Government to invest £6.2m in new flood defences for Bewdley

Government to invest £6.2m in new flood defences for Bewdley

Tuesday, 27 July 2021

Part of a package of funding for schemes across the Severn Valley ...

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Red tape cut for wine imports to save British wine lovers £130m a year

Red tape cut for wine imports to save British wine lovers £130m a year

Sunday, 25 July 2021

Ministers announce intention to remove VI-1 certification requirements for imported wine ...

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G20 Environment Ministers commit to action at the G20 in Naples

G20 Environment Ministers commit to action at the G20 in Naples

Friday, 23 July 2021

UK Government welcomes commitments to halt biodiversity loss, climate change and pollution at the G20 in Naples...

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Food industry Covid testing rolled out to support sector

Food industry Covid testing rolled out to support sector

Friday, 23 July 2021

Environment Secretary George Eustice and Health Secretary Sajid Javid have outlined plans for daily contact testing for the food and drink industries....

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Government seeks views on compensatory measures for development impacts on Marine Protected Areas

Government seeks views on compensatory measures for development impacts on Marine Protected Areas

Thursday, 22 July 2021

10 week consultation opens on guidance for developers....

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Water policy reforms to deliver ambitious environmental agenda

Water policy reforms to deliver ambitious environmental agenda

Thursday, 22 July 2021

Review of water investment programme to ensure water companies’ money delivers better outcomes for environment....

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Boost to drive investment in Essex, Norfolk and Lincolnshire environment

Boost to drive investment in Essex, Norfolk and Lincolnshire environment

Wednesday, 21 July 2021

Innovative nature projects awarded almost £400,000 to drive private investment and tackle climate change...

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New Community Forest created in the North East to support a greener future

New Community Forest created in the North East to support a greener future

Wednesday, 21 July 2021

Defra, England Community Forests and local councils across the North East area are today announcing the creation of a new Community Forest?to bring pe...

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Government seeks views on extending world leading ivory ban to protect hippos, walruses and narwhals

Government seeks views on extending world leading ivory ban to protect hippos, walruses and narwhals

Friday, 16 July 2021

Eight week consultation will inform future policy on extending world-leading elephant ivory ban to other species...

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Future Farming Resilience Fund to open in August

Future Farming Resilience Fund to open in August

Tuesday, 13 July 2021

Tailored business support for farmers during the agricultural transition period....

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Government to boost support for Northern Ireland agri food traders

Government to boost support for Northern Ireland agri food traders

Monday, 12 July 2021

Movement Assistance Scheme extended and expanded to offer greater support for traders...

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Buzzing for Bees’ Needs Week 2021

Buzzing for Bees’ Needs Week 2021

Monday, 12 July 2021

The public are being encouraged to do their bit at home to care for bees, with five simple actions to help provide bees and other pollinators with foo...

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Plan for Jobs: Environment Secretary visits University of Brighton’s Clean Growth UK

Plan for Jobs: Environment Secretary visits University of Brighton’s Clean Growth UK

Thursday, 08 July 2021

Environment Secretary visits Clean Growth UK which has helped create over 700 green economy jobs....

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Secretary of State appoints NPAs and AONB conservation boards 2021

Secretary of State appoints NPAs and AONB conservation boards 2021

Thursday, 08 July 2021

Secretary of State appointments to National Park Authorities and Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty conservation boards....

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Plan for Jobs: Environment Minister visits Dobbies Garden Centre

Plan for Jobs: Environment Minister visits Dobbies Garden Centre

Thursday, 08 July 2021

Environment Minister Rebecca Pow visits Dobbies Garden Centre in London to hear how they are creating jobs and planting for our planet....

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Two non executive board members reappointed to Sea Fish Industry Authority

Two non executive board members reappointed to Sea Fish Industry Authority

Tuesday, 06 July 2021

Nathan de Rozarieux and Michael Mitchell have been reappointed for a second term....

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New water saving measures to safeguard supplies

New water saving measures to safeguard supplies

Thursday, 01 July 2021

Measures set out to encourage water efficient products and introduce more consistent approach to leakage; seven new areas designated in serious water...

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Government publishes update to Agricultural Transition Plan

Government publishes update to Agricultural Transition Plan

Wednesday, 30 June 2021

UK government publishes update to Agricultural Transition Plan outlining principles for payments under environmental schemes and the Sustainable Farmi...

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Environment Secretary George Eustice speaks at Cereals 2021

Environment Secretary George Eustice speaks at Cereals 2021

Wednesday, 30 June 2021

Secretary of State announces more details of Sustainable Farming Incentive...

Regional Flood and Coastal Committee (RFCC) chair appointments

Regional Flood and Coastal Committee (RFCC) chair appointments

Tuesday, 29 June 2021

The RFCC chair appointments have been announced...

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Environment Secretary shares further information on funding split for future farming schemes

Environment Secretary shares further information on funding split for future farming schemes

Friday, 25 June 2021

The Environment Secretary delivers speech at the Groundswell Agriculture Show....

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Ambitious proposals to create and improve protected landscapes across England

Ambitious proposals to create and improve protected landscapes across England

Wednesday, 23 June 2021

Renewed commitment to boost nature recovery and help more people from all part of society access Britain’s most beautiful landscapes...

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New chair to lead task force on sustainable farming of peatlands

New chair to lead task force on sustainable farming of peatlands

Wednesday, 23 June 2021

Lowland peatlands provide some of the country’s most fertile soils, which play a vital role in producing food for our nation....

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New Plymouth and South Devon Community Forest announced

New Plymouth and South Devon Community Forest announced

Tuesday, 22 June 2021

The creation of Plymouth and South Devon Community Forest is part of a government drive to see tree planting rates treble in England by the end of thi...

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Government responds to Coroner after Ella Kissi Debrah inquest

Government responds to Coroner after Ella Kissi Debrah inquest

Thursday, 17 June 2021

The Government has responded to the Coroner’s Prevention of Future Deaths Report...

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Fishing Minister visits historic fishing port of Brixham

Fishing Minister visits historic fishing port of Brixham

Thursday, 17 June 2021

Minister Prentis visits Brixham fish market and meets with local industry representatives....

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