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Man convicted for operating as an unlicensed gangmaster

Man convicted for operating as an unlicensed gangmaster

Thursday, 23 July 2026

A man has been convicted after he was found to be operating as an unlicensed gangmaster in Warwickshire....

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2026 Government Chemist Conference report and recordings

2026 Government Chemist Conference report and recordings

Wednesday, 22 July 2026

Government Chemist Conference - Safe food for tomorrow’s world: evidence-based measurement solutions for responsible regulation (recordings available...

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National Drought Group steps up response after third heatwave

National Drought Group steps up response after third heatwave

Tuesday, 21 July 2026

Parts of southern, central, and eastern England move closer to drought status ...

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Political Peerages July 2026

Political Peerages July 2026

Thursday, 16 July 2026

The King has been graciously pleased to signify His intention of conferring Peerages of the United Kingdom for Life upon the undermentioned:...

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New support to help farmers thrive for generations

New support to help farmers thrive for generations

Thursday, 16 July 2026

A new fund will open for applications in September, helping farmers work together to cut costs, strengthen their businesses and unlock new opportuniti...

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Concerns about food prices remain high in latest annual consumer tracking data

Concerns about food prices remain high in latest annual consumer tracking data

Thursday, 16 July 2026

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) has published the end of year report from its monthly Consumer Insights Tracker (CIT), summarising key findings betwee...

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E seminar: The determination of folic acid in flour

E seminar: The determination of folic acid in flour

Thursday, 16 July 2026

An e-seminar produced as part of the Joint Knowledge Transfer Framework for Food Standards and Food Safety Analysis...

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Government secures the future of Dartmoor’s iconic ponies

Government secures the future of Dartmoor’s iconic ponies

Wednesday, 15 July 2026

New measures will protect Dartmoor ponies and support those who keep them on the moor....

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'It looks done': Common BBQ blunders and how to avoid them

'It looks done': Common BBQ blunders and how to avoid them

Wednesday, 15 July 2026

Simple advice from the FSA will help you avoid the grilling gaffes and common mistakes which could make it a memorable summer for all the wrong reason...

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PM remarks at stakeholder event: 14 July 2026

PM remarks at stakeholder event: 14 July 2026

Tuesday, 14 July 2026

Prime Minister's words to Hillsborough Law campaigners and other partners who have worked with this government....

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UK Switzerland Free Trade Agreement to deliver new opportunities

UK Switzerland Free Trade Agreement to deliver new opportunities

Monday, 13 July 2026

UK-Switzerland Free Trade Agreement to deliver new opportunities for UK food and drink exporters...

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Climate Resilience Finance Summit, June 2026: Baroness Chapman's opening speech

Climate Resilience Finance Summit, June 2026: Baroness Chapman's opening speech

Monday, 13 July 2026

The Minister for Development set out the need to scale up finance for climate resilience and outlined new UK initiatives to support vulnerable countri...

Government accelerates drive to protect 30% of England's land for nature by 2030

Government accelerates drive to protect 30% of England's land for nature by 2030

Sunday, 12 July 2026

Government sets out clear path to the international agreed target of protecting and improving 30% of land by 2030...

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World’s ocean to be better protected as UK ratifies landmark treaty

World’s ocean to be better protected as UK ratifies landmark treaty

Friday, 10 July 2026

UK ratifies the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Agreement....

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New guidance for cell cultivated and novel food businesses

New guidance for cell cultivated and novel food businesses

Friday, 10 July 2026

FSA and FSS publish new guidance to help businesses bring cell-cultivated products and other novel foods safely to market.? ...

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Over 350 threatened species to benefit from record investment

Over 350 threatened species to benefit from record investment

Tuesday, 07 July 2026

130 projects encompassing 364 threatened species to receive funding of £60 million from Natural England’s Species Recovery Programme...

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Bird flu (avian influenza): latest situation in England

Bird flu (avian influenza): latest situation in England

Tuesday, 07 July 2026

Find out about the latest bird flu situation in England and guidance for bird keepers and the public....

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More farmers supported to grow their businesses and restore nature

More farmers supported to grow their businesses and restore nature

Thursday, 02 July 2026

New application process for Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier opening environmental schemes to more farmers...

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Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds: Groundswell Festival

Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds: Groundswell Festival

Thursday, 02 July 2026

Speech by Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds at the Groundswell Festival 2026...

Major annual retail survey leads to action on Dubai style chocolate, goat meat and slush ice drinks

Major annual retail survey leads to action on Dubai style chocolate, goat meat and slush ice drinks

Thursday, 02 July 2026

The Food Standards Agency has published the results of its sixth annual retail surveillance survey. ...

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Welsh Food Advisory Committee (WFAC) themed meeting on NFCU

Welsh Food Advisory Committee (WFAC) themed meeting on NFCU

Wednesday, 01 July 2026

The Welsh Food Advisory Committee will hold its next open meeting in Cardiff on 9 July 2026. The themed meeting will focus on the National Food Crime ...

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Welsh Food Advisory Committee (WFAC) Themed Meeting   9 July 2026

Welsh Food Advisory Committee (WFAC) Themed Meeting 9 July 2026

Tuesday, 30 June 2026

Themed meeting on the National Food Crime Unit (NFCU)....

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New report shows thousands of farm improvements reducing pollution risks

New report shows thousands of farm improvements reducing pollution risks

Tuesday, 30 June 2026

First Environment Agency Agriculture Report published, providing a national overview of the sector’s environmental performance and regulatory outcomes...

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First application window for simpler, fairer and more accessible SFI opens

First application window for simpler, fairer and more accessible SFI opens

Tuesday, 30 June 2026

Small farms and those without existing ELM revenue agreements can apply today for SFI as Window 1 opens....

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New funding boost to protect England's iconic peatlands

New funding boost to protect England's iconic peatlands

Sunday, 28 June 2026

£47 million new government funding to protect and improve peat will reduce carbon emissions, support nature recovery and boost rural economy...

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Pioneering projects to transform obesity care, backed by £85 million from government and industry

Pioneering projects to transform obesity care, backed by £85 million from government and industry

Friday, 26 June 2026

A dozen cutting-edge projects will benefit thousands of patients battling obesity across the UK....

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UK launches first ever taskforce to strengthen climate security

UK launches first ever taskforce to strengthen climate security

Friday, 26 June 2026

Leading security, military and academics have joined forces with the government to boost the UK’s preparedness for the security impacts of climate cha...

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Britain's food and farming trade attachés unlock £80m in new export opportunities 

Britain's food and farming trade attachés unlock £80m in new export opportunities 

Friday, 26 June 2026

Farming Minister Stephen Morgan welcomes Defra’s global network of agri-food attachés’ for their annual Industry Engagement Week  ...

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Smarter use of government land to support nature and climate

Smarter use of government land to support nature and climate

Friday, 26 June 2026

Half a million hectares to help deliver for nature recovery and climate adaptation, strengthening climate resilience...

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The Food Standards Agency moves to GOV.UK

The Food Standards Agency moves to GOV.UK

Thursday, 25 June 2026

The FSA’s new home – as part of the GOV.UK website – provides a modern, user-friendly platform that will improve accessibility and convenience for the...

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