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Time to step up and save our ocean

Time to step up and save our ocean

Friday, 24 January 2020

In the ‘super year’ for the ocean, Environment Minister Rebecca Pow issues urgent call for global action to halt damage to marine habitats....

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Environment Minister Rebecca Pow visits Wallasea Island

Environment Minister Rebecca Pow visits Wallasea Island

Thursday, 23 January 2020

Environment Minister Rebecca Pow visited Wallasea Island in Essex, a world-leading example of efforts to tackle the effects of climate change....

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Natural capital tool launched to help protect the environment

Natural capital tool launched to help protect the environment

Wednesday, 22 January 2020

A new online resource for measuring natural capital is available....

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Village halls boosted by £1.2 million to rejuvenate community hubs

Village halls boosted by £1.2 million to rejuvenate community hubs

Monday, 20 January 2020

Village Halls Week: Government scheme supports vital hubs for rural communities....

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Ash dieback project launches International Year of Plant Health

Ash dieback project launches International Year of Plant Health

Friday, 17 January 2020

The Ash Archive initiative is a major step towards maintaining and restoring ash in the British landscape....

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Expanded Animal Welfare Committee recruits new experts

Expanded Animal Welfare Committee recruits new experts

Thursday, 16 January 2020

Four leading specialists in wild and farmed animal welfare, plus pet welfare, bolster advisory body's work across the UK....

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Minister Pow committed to deliver Seabird Conservation Strategy

Minister Pow committed to deliver Seabird Conservation Strategy

Thursday, 16 January 2020

Environment Minister Rebecca Pow announces plans for new protections for seabirds in a keynote speech at the 2020 Coastal Futures conference....

Clock is ticking for waste criminals as new taskforce launched

Clock is ticking for waste criminals as new taskforce launched

Thursday, 16 January 2020

A new unit will bring together law enforcement agencies and UK environmental regulators to target waste criminals....

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Agriculture Bill to boost environment and food production

Agriculture Bill to boost environment and food production

Thursday, 16 January 2020

Landmark legislation to boost productivity and reward environmental improvements in the farming sector for decades to come. ...

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New protections for thousands of seabirds

New protections for thousands of seabirds

Thursday, 16 January 2020

Environment Minister, Rebecca Pow, announces new protections for the breeding and foraging grounds of rare and vulnerable seabirds....

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Great Yarmouth £40m tidal defence project gets underway

Great Yarmouth £40m tidal defence project gets underway

Friday, 10 January 2020

Today (10 January 2020) marks the start of work on an innovative £40 million project to upgrade vital flood defences in Great Yarmouth....

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Farm Payments Bill introduced to provide certainty and continuity

Farm Payments Bill introduced to provide certainty and continuity

Thursday, 09 January 2020

New Bill introduced to ensure farmers continue to receive Direct Payments for 2020...

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A vision for future farming

A vision for future farming

Wednesday, 08 January 2020

Theresa Villiers' speech to Oxford Farming Conference - January 8 2020...

£2 million fund opens for flood affected farmers

£2 million fund opens for flood affected farmers

Tuesday, 07 January 2020

Support is available for farmers in parts of South Yorkshire, Gloucestershire and the Midlands through the Farming Recovery Fund...

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Recycle or replant your tree for a greener Christmas

Recycle or replant your tree for a greener Christmas

Saturday, 04 January 2020

Millions of Christmas trees will be disposed of as the festive period comes to an end....

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Microchipping your pet is the best New Year’s resolution you could make

Microchipping your pet is the best New Year’s resolution you could make

Thursday, 02 January 2020

The government and animal welfare charities urge pet owners to microchip their cats and dogs this New Year. ...

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World going crackers for British cheese and wine

World going crackers for British cheese and wine

Saturday, 28 December 2019

British wine and cheese industries report bumper decade of growth ...

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Nearly 30 million walks demonstrates huge popularity of England's coastal paths.

Nearly 30 million walks demonstrates huge popularity of England's coastal paths.

Thursday, 26 December 2019

New figures showcase the health and economic benefits of walking on England’s coastal paths...

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A greener Christmas is the best present for the environment.

A greener Christmas is the best present for the environment.

Tuesday, 24 December 2019

Tips and information to encourage people to minimise waste this Christmas ...

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World craves British food this Christmas

World craves British food this Christmas

Saturday, 21 December 2019

Latest food and drink export statistics reveal global appetite for British Christmas fare. ...

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Annual fisheries negotiations cut cod quota

Annual fisheries negotiations cut cod quota

Wednesday, 18 December 2019

UK pushes for sustainable fishing practices at December Fisheries Council....

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New animal and plant health safety rules coming into force in December

New animal and plant health safety rules coming into force in December

Monday, 02 December 2019

New regulations aimed at modernising protections against animal diseases and plant pests and improving food safety come into force....

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Farmers in England begin receiving payments today for 2019

Farmers in England begin receiving payments today for 2019

Monday, 02 December 2019

Farm support payments for the 2019 scheme year start landing in bank accounts ...

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Government announces grants to help protect properties from flooding

Government announces grants to help protect properties from flooding

Tuesday, 19 November 2019

Flood-hit homes and businesses will be able to receive up to £5,000 to help protect them from future flooding....

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Government announces support for flood hit farmers

Government announces support for flood hit farmers

Wednesday, 13 November 2019

Flood-hit farmers in northern England will be able to apply for up to £25,000 in government grants to help them get back on their feet....

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High Court ruling upholds Ivory Act

High Court ruling upholds Ivory Act

Tuesday, 05 November 2019

The government has successfully defended a Judicial Review of the Ivory Act....

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RPA confirms BPS 2019 entitlement values and greening rates

RPA confirms BPS 2019 entitlement values and greening rates

Tuesday, 05 November 2019

Entitlement values and greening rates confirmed for 2019 Basic Payment Scheme after exchange rate is set ...

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Government launches new scheme to boost tree planting

Government launches new scheme to boost tree planting

Monday, 04 November 2019

£50 million Woodland Carbon Guarantee scheme will encourage farmers and landowners to plant more trees and help to tackle climate change...

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Consultation launched on the import and export of hunting trophies

Consultation launched on the import and export of hunting trophies

Saturday, 02 November 2019

A consultation and a call for evidence have been launched to gather views and expert evidence on trophy hunting. ...

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Ofwat non executive Chair's appointment extended

Ofwat non executive Chair's appointment extended

Friday, 01 November 2019

Jonson Cox has served as Chair for Ofwat since November 2012....

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