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Thursday, 21 December 2017
100,000 more properties across the country are now better protected from flooding thanks to the 350 new flood schemes that have been built since April...
Monday, 18 December 2017
The JNCC has appointed three new independent members for three years...
Friday, 15 December 2017
The government has published a new plan to reform abstraction management - to protect the environment while improving access to water where it is need...
Friday, 15 December 2017
Hilary Florek has been confirmed as the new Chair of the Marine Management Organisation....
Wednesday, 13 December 2017
Today the UK government achieved agreements supporting UK fishermen and sustainable fishing at the annual EU talks on fishing quotas....
Tuesday, 12 December 2017
New law will ensure animal abusers are jailed for up to 5 years and animal sentience is reflected in UK law...
Friday, 08 December 2017
Forestry Commission plans to release four beavers in the Forest of Dean have been approved by Natural England and are backed by Michael Gove....
Thursday, 07 December 2017
The UK is one of a number of nations to sign a resolution to help reduce the amount of plastic in the world's seas....
Tuesday, 05 December 2017
Lord Gardiner sets out his top tips to avoid dishonest pet sellers...
Monday, 04 December 2017
Christine Middlemiss has been appointed as the UK’s next Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO)....
Sunday, 03 December 2017
Government announces two new marine Special Protection Areas and extensions to four other sites to safeguard rare seabirds....
Thursday, 30 November 2017
New competition to drive innovation in the UK food sector launches today...
Thursday, 30 November 2017
The Forestry Commission has approved planting at Doddington North Moor in Northumberland, England's largest woodland planting scheme for 30 years....
Thursday, 30 November 2017
Four new offers will open for applications in the New Year to make it easier for farmers and landowners to apply....
Thursday, 30 November 2017
New rules will be introduced which will save farmers money whilst also better protecting the water environment....
Tuesday, 28 November 2017
Secretary of State Michael Gove sets out how support for farmers will be simplified. ...
Tuesday, 28 November 2017
The Environment Secretary has announced plans to streamline support for farmers...
Thursday, 23 November 2017
Michael Gove has set out the government's position on animal sentience after we leave the EU in a Written Ministerial Statement...
Tuesday, 14 November 2017
New bathing water quality statistics show England's favourite swimming spots have maintained high standards....
Tuesday, 14 November 2017
The UK has become one of the first nations to complete ratification of a landmark agreement to reduce emissions from appliances that play a major role...
Monday, 13 November 2017
On Saturday 11 November Environment Minister Thérèse Coffey gave a speech at the UN Climate Change Conference in Bonn, Germany....
Sunday, 12 November 2017
Environment Secretary Michael Gove announces plans to consult on a new, independent body for environmental standards...
Sunday, 12 November 2017
Defra will take forward plans following extremely positive reaction from the industry, welfare groups and the public...
Friday, 10 November 2017
Professor Ian Bateman and Professor Colin Galbraith have been reappointed as Independent Members of the Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC)....
Thursday, 09 November 2017
Michael Gove says the UK supports further restrictions on the use of neonicotinoids due to their effects on bees and other pollinators....
Tuesday, 07 November 2017
The Environment Minister has announced new arrangements for the Forestry Commission in England....
Monday, 06 November 2017
Lord Gardiner presented 17 pollinator 'champions' with certificates at the annual Bees' Needs Champions awards at Kew Gardens....
Friday, 03 November 2017
Defra and the Environment Agency will be undertaking a review of multi-agency flood plans produced by local resilience forums....
Thursday, 02 November 2017
The two-month countdown has begun for the Countryside Stewardship Woodland Creation Grant....
Monday, 30 October 2017
Environment Secretary opens a £40 million grants scheme today for investment in farm technology and equipment....
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