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UK agrees fishing catch limits with EU and Norway

UK agrees fishing catch limits with EU and Norway

Tuesday, 16 March 2021

The UK, Norway and the European Union have today signed a trilateral agreement on catch limits in 2021....

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New tree fund for local communities announced

New tree fund for local communities announced

Friday, 12 March 2021

£2.7 million available for local authorities to increase tree planting and natural regeneration in locations outside woodlands....

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Farmers invited to take first step towards greener future

Farmers invited to take first step towards greener future

Wednesday, 10 March 2021

Details of the pilot of the Sustainable Farming Incentive published ...

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Consultation launched on environmental principles

Consultation launched on environmental principles

Wednesday, 10 March 2021

Five legally binding principles will guide future policymaking to protect the environment....

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£5 million boost for local authorities to tackle air pollution

£5 million boost for local authorities to tackle air pollution

Tuesday, 09 March 2021

Air Quality Grants awarded across England to fund local projects for cleaner air ...

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£40m second round of the Green Recovery Challenge Fund opens for applications

£40m second round of the Green Recovery Challenge Fund opens for applications

Tuesday, 09 March 2021

Environmental charities and partners across England to benefit from fund which will create and retain jobs while restoring nature and tackling climate...

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UK’s world leading ivory ban moves step closer

UK’s world leading ivory ban moves step closer

Tuesday, 09 March 2021

Eight week consultation on the implementation of the Ivory Act is launched....

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Increased support for fishing and shellfish businesses

Increased support for fishing and shellfish businesses

Tuesday, 09 March 2021

Expanded Seafood Response Fund for the UK’s seafood and aquaculture sectors....

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Assessment launches to appraise UK wildlife and forest crime legislation and enforcement

Assessment launches to appraise UK wildlife and forest crime legislation and enforcement

Tuesday, 02 March 2021

New toolkit launched to review the way we tackle wildlife crime in the UK....

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Movement Assistance Scheme expanded to support organic produce

Movement Assistance Scheme expanded to support organic produce

Tuesday, 02 March 2021

Traders moving organic products to Northern Ireland are now eligible for support following the expansion of the scheme....

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Updated provisional fishing quota published

Updated provisional fishing quota published

Tuesday, 02 March 2021

The Government has updated provisional catch limits for fishermen in the UK....

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Interim Office for Environmental Protection to be launched

Interim Office for Environmental Protection to be launched

Monday, 01 March 2021

The new environmental watchdog for England will be launched on an interim basis ahead of its formal establishment as part of the Environment Bill....

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Eustice sets out approach for future agriculture policy

Eustice sets out approach for future agriculture policy

Tuesday, 23 February 2021

Speaking at the NFU conference 2021, Environment Secretary George Eustice, sets out the UK Government's approach for future agriculture policy now tha...

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Environment Secretary, George Eustice, speech at NFU Conference 2021

Environment Secretary, George Eustice, speech at NFU Conference 2021

Tuesday, 23 February 2021

Environment Secretary, George Eustice, delivers a speech at the NFU Conference 2021 in which he further sets out his approach for future agriculture p...

Consultation launches on interim licences for releasing gamebirds

Consultation launches on interim licences for releasing gamebirds

Tuesday, 23 February 2021

Defra launches three-week consultation to determine details of the new interim licensing regime ahead of 2021 release of gamebirds on and around prote...

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New legislation to address the plant health threat posed by Xylella

New legislation to address the plant health threat posed by Xylella

Tuesday, 16 February 2021

A new Statutory Instrument will come into force next month to introduce stricter measures against Xylella...

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Environment Secretary tours Cornish mass vaccination centre

Environment Secretary tours Cornish mass vaccination centre

Saturday, 13 February 2021

George Eustice virtually met with constituents and healthcare workers helping to save lives and protect the NHS as government nears vaccine milestone....

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New Bovine TB Partnership launched

New Bovine TB Partnership launched

Thursday, 11 February 2021

Biosecurity Minister Lord Gardiner attended the first Bovine TB Paternship meeting today ...

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New £10 million fund to drive private sector investment in nature

New £10 million fund to drive private sector investment in nature

Wednesday, 10 February 2021

New fund will provide grants of up to £100,000 to environmental groups, local authorities, businesses & other organisations...

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£23 million Seafood Disruption Support Scheme now open

£23 million Seafood Disruption Support Scheme now open

Tuesday, 09 February 2021

Fund will cover up to £100,000 of losses per business caused by delays related to the export of fresh or live fish and shellfish to the EU during Janu...

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Improved Countryside Stewardship scheme opens for 2022 agreements

Improved Countryside Stewardship scheme opens for 2022 agreements

Tuesday, 09 February 2021

Farmers and land managers are being encouraged to apply for Countryside Stewardship (CS) agreements to help them protect and improve the natural envir...

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New Code of Conduct to ensure a fairer dairy supply chain

New Code of Conduct to ensure a fairer dairy supply chain

Wednesday, 03 February 2021

Ministers have today announced plans for a fairer dairy supply chain...

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Reappointment to the Adaptation Committee of the Climate Change Committee

Reappointment to the Adaptation Committee of the Climate Change Committee

Monday, 01 February 2021

Professor Michael Davies reappointed to the Adaptation Committee of the Climate Change Committee...

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Government proposes further support for flood resilience measures

Government proposes further support for flood resilience measures

Monday, 01 February 2021

Plans include insurance payments for flood-hit properties to build back better and discounted premiums for flood resilient homes ...

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England’s ‘national rainforests’ to be protected by new rules

England’s ‘national rainforests’ to be protected by new rules

Friday, 29 January 2021

Legislation will be brought forward to prevent the burning of heather and other vegetation on protected blanket bog habitats....

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New Chair appointed to the Joint Nature Conservation Committee

New Chair appointed to the Joint Nature Conservation Committee

Friday, 29 January 2021

Professor Colin Galbraith has been appointed as Chair of the Joint Nature Conservation Committee....

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Interim CEO appointed for Office for Environmental Protection

Interim CEO appointed for Office for Environmental Protection

Thursday, 28 January 2021

The OEP will be a new, independent statutory body with the principal objective of contributing to environmental protection and the improvement of the ...

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Consultation launched on next phase of bovine TB eradication strategy

Consultation launched on next phase of bovine TB eradication strategy

Wednesday, 27 January 2021

The government has launched a consultation on measures to reach bovine TB-free status in England by 2038 ...

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Funding for new checks on animal products creates 500 jobs

Funding for new checks on animal products creates 500 jobs

Tuesday, 26 January 2021

Local authorities will help maintain high standards by carrying out checks on imported animal products from the EU...

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Consultation to improve management of industrial emissions

Consultation to improve management of industrial emissions

Monday, 25 January 2021

Consultation launched on new regime for the development of techniques to manage industrial emissions ...

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