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Taskforce sets goal to end pollution from storm overflows

Taskforce sets goal to end pollution from storm overflows

Friday, 22 January 2021

New commitments from the water industry aim to increase transparency around storm overflows....

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Coronavirus: £100m Zoo Animals Fund application deadline extended

Coronavirus: £100m Zoo Animals Fund application deadline extended

Wednesday, 20 January 2021

The deadline for applications for the £100m Zoo Animals Fund has been extended until 28 May 2021....

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New financial support for the UK’s fishing businesses that export to the EU

New financial support for the UK’s fishing businesses that export to the EU

Wednesday, 20 January 2021

£23 million to support businesses affected by the COVID pandemic and adjusting to new export requirements. ...

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A vision for UK seas

A vision for UK seas

Tuesday, 19 January 2021

Environment Minister Rebecca Pow sets out the UK's vision for our seas and highlights cross-government Offshore Wind Enabling Actions Programme in key...

Environment Secretary's letter to the food and drink industry

Environment Secretary's letter to the food and drink industry

Thursday, 14 January 2021

Environment Secretary George Eustice has written an open letter to all those working in the food and drink supply chains...

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UK signs agreement with ICES demonstrating commitment to international marine science collaboration

UK signs agreement with ICES demonstrating commitment to international marine science collaboration

Monday, 11 January 2021

The government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the International Council of the Exploration of the Sea...

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Environment Secretary speech on gene editing consultation: Oxford Farming Conference 2021

Environment Secretary speech on gene editing consultation: Oxford Farming Conference 2021

Thursday, 07 January 2021

Secretary of State, George Eustice, gives an address at the 2021 virtual Oxford Farming Conference....

Gene editing creates potential to protect the nation’s environment, pollinators and wildlife

Gene editing creates potential to protect the nation’s environment, pollinators and wildlife

Thursday, 07 January 2021

Consultation on future of gene editing to be launched by Environment Secretary at Oxford Farming Conference. ...

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New UK chemicals regime launched

New UK chemicals regime launched

Thursday, 31 December 2020

UK REACH, the UK’s independent chemicals regulatory framework, starts on 1 January 2021...

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UK secures ‘listed status’ to protect £5 billion animal export market

UK secures ‘listed status’ to protect £5 billion animal export market

Thursday, 24 December 2020

Exports to the EU of live animals and products of animal origin such as meat, fish and dairy can continue....

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Dame Glenys Stacey appointed as chair of the Office for Environmental Protection

Dame Glenys Stacey appointed as chair of the Office for Environmental Protection

Wednesday, 23 December 2020

The Environment Secretary George Eustice has appointed Dame Glenys Stacey as the Chair of the new Office for Environmental Protection (OEP)....

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Cat microchipping consultation launched

Cat microchipping consultation launched

Wednesday, 23 December 2020

Government seeks views on introducing compulsory cat microchipping in England. ...

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Up to 30,000 workers to help reap 2021 harvest

Up to 30,000 workers to help reap 2021 harvest

Tuesday, 22 December 2020

Measures announced to support farmers and growers next year, including an extended and expanded Seasonal Workers Pilot ...

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Ilkley gets green light for first river bathing site in England

Ilkley gets green light for first river bathing site in England

Tuesday, 22 December 2020

Part of the River Wharfe at Ilkley becomes the first river bathing site in England, which will help to make the water cleaner and safer for local swim...

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New sites to test how connecting people with nature can improve mental health

New sites to test how connecting people with nature can improve mental health

Saturday, 19 December 2020

Seven sites will receive a share of over £5.5m pot to research how nature can be used to improve mental health and wellbeing....

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English sparkling wine leading global innovation

English sparkling wine leading global innovation

Saturday, 19 December 2020

Innovative flare of the industry is generating attention with novel approaches, including using sheep to maintain vineyards and bespoke weather foreca...

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New rules for pet travel from 1 January 2021

New rules for pet travel from 1 January 2021

Wednesday, 16 December 2020

Pet owners will need to follow new requirements before taking their pet to the European Union or Northern Ireland at the end of the transition period....

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Movement Assistance Scheme to support agrifood traders

Movement Assistance Scheme to support agrifood traders

Wednesday, 16 December 2020

Support includes a dedicated helpline and means traders will not need to pay certification costs...

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JNCC Interim CEO appointed

JNCC Interim CEO appointed

Monday, 14 December 2020

Gemma Harper has been appointed as the Interim Chief Executive of JNCC following an open competition. ...

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UK sets out ambitious approach to strengthening climate adaptation and resilience ahead of COP26

UK sets out ambitious approach to strengthening climate adaptation and resilience ahead of COP26

Saturday, 12 December 2020

UK publishes Adaptation Communication to fulfil a key commitment of the Paris Agreement...

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Ban on keeping primates as pets moves step closer

Ban on keeping primates as pets moves step closer

Saturday, 12 December 2020

Plans unveiled to ban the keeping of primates as pets with eight-week consultation launched today ...

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800,000 trees set to be planted as Green Recovery Challenge Fund projects announced

800,000 trees set to be planted as Green Recovery Challenge Fund projects announced

Thursday, 10 December 2020

68 projects to receive a multi-million pound boost for green jobs and nature recovery...

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Dame Glenys Stacey selected as preferred Chair for Office for Environmental Protection

Dame Glenys Stacey selected as preferred Chair for Office for Environmental Protection

Wednesday, 09 December 2020

Following a rigorous process conducted in accordance with the Ministerial Governance Code on Public Appointments, Dame Glenys has been selected as the...

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Shark fins: Call for evidence on protecting endangered shark species launches

Shark fins: Call for evidence on protecting endangered shark species launches

Sunday, 06 December 2020

Government launches call for evidence on shark fin trade to look at the impact of stricter controls ...

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500 hectare planting boost for England’s Community Forests

500 hectare planting boost for England’s Community Forests

Sunday, 06 December 2020

New £12.1 million fund to plant over 500 hectares of trees in ten Community Forests over the next five months....

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£3.9 million to drive innovative tree planting

£3.9 million to drive innovative tree planting

Saturday, 05 December 2020

In celebration of National Tree Week, government commits new funding to help reach its tree planting commitment...

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125,000 seabirds to benefit from expansion of protected site

125,000 seabirds to benefit from expansion of protected site

Thursday, 03 December 2020

Expansion of Solway Firth site boosts England’s network of Marine Protected Areas...

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Government consults on ending live animal exports for slaughter

Government consults on ending live animal exports for slaughter

Thursday, 03 December 2020

Environment Secretary unveils plans to end excessively long journeys for animals exported for slaughter and fattening. ...

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RPA makes full payments to thousands of rural businesses

RPA makes full payments to thousands of rural businesses

Wednesday, 02 December 2020

£1.67bn of BPS payments delivered in the first day of the payment window...

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New £16 million Winter Support grant to FareShare to provide meals for those in need

New £16 million Winter Support grant to FareShare to provide meals for those in need

Tuesday, 01 December 2020

The £16 million grant will pay for millions of meals for the vulnerable over the winter period....

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