Home Contact About

Government news, all in one place

Topics:

Rural And Countryside

0 articles

Free travel and new routes: government’s bus revolution hits another gear

Free travel and new routes: government’s bus revolution hits another gear

Monday, 13 April 2026

£3 million funding boost will help 6 mayoral authorities set up bus franchising to improve travel for passengers across England....

Read More → press_release
Better Connected: tap and go travel across trains, trams and buses announced in government's new transport strategy

Better Connected: tap and go travel across trains, trams and buses announced in government's new transport strategy

Thursday, 02 April 2026

Strategy sets the direction for a more joined-up transport network that works better for passengers, drivers and communities across England....

Read More → press_release
Trail hunting set to be banned

Trail hunting set to be banned

Thursday, 26 March 2026

Trail hunting is set to be banned in England and Wales....

Read More → press_release
“Wainwright way” becomes England’s newest National Trail

“Wainwright way” becomes England’s newest National Trail

Thursday, 26 March 2026

National Trail opening is culmination years of work by Natural England and partners alongside £5.5 million government investment for upgrade...

Read More → press_release
Greater Manchester agencies unite to tackle waste crime

Greater Manchester agencies unite to tackle waste crime

Tuesday, 24 March 2026

Agencies from across Greater Manchester joined forces for the region's first waste crime summit, strengthening the collective fight against illegal ac...

Read More → press_release
Stronger protections to help protect threatened wild birds

Stronger protections to help protect threatened wild birds

Monday, 23 March 2026

New proposals to restrict recreational shooting of threatened wild birds...

Read More → press_release
Government cracks down on waste crime to clean up streets and restore pride in communities

Government cracks down on waste crime to clean up streets and restore pride in communities

Friday, 20 March 2026

Some of the worst illegal waste sites across England to be cleared, restoring pride in our communities...

Read More → press_release
New law comes into force to protect farm animals from dog attacks

New law comes into force to protect farm animals from dog attacks

Wednesday, 18 March 2026

New law now in effect strengthening protections for sheep, cows and other farm animals saving famers thousands of pounds each year....

Read More → press_release
New gigabit address checker launches as rural Britain sees surge in rollout of faster broadband and mobile coverage

New gigabit address checker launches as rural Britain sees surge in rollout of faster broadband and mobile coverage

Friday, 13 March 2026

People across England and Wales can find out if they are due a government-backed broadband upgrade with new gigabit address checker....

Read More → press_release
Secretary of State's address to NFU26

Secretary of State's address to NFU26

Tuesday, 24 February 2026

Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds delivered a speech at the NFU’s annual conference...

Read More → speech
Reynolds: Farm tech supercharged to boost profitability

Reynolds: Farm tech supercharged to boost profitability

Tuesday, 24 February 2026

Environment Secretary to announce £345 million to fund innovation, new technology and infrastructure to boost farm productivity and support the condit...

Read More → press_release
How UK Government is building a stronger future for Scotland's farmers, crofters and rural communities

How UK Government is building a stronger future for Scotland's farmers, crofters and rural communities

Thursday, 05 February 2026

Minister's speech to National Farmers' Union Scotland's conference highlights UK Government's commitment to industry, as forum explores growth opportu...

Read More → press_release
Strong uptake for Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier agreements

Strong uptake for Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier agreements

Monday, 26 January 2026

£59m in Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier agreement extensions taken up by farmers...

Read More → press_release
Independent Chair of the Protected Landscapes Partnership appointed

Independent Chair of the Protected Landscapes Partnership appointed

Tuesday, 13 January 2026

Mary-Ann Ochota appointed for a one-year term...

Read More → news_story
Secretary of State's address to 2026 Oxford Farming Conference

Secretary of State's address to 2026 Oxford Farming Conference

Thursday, 08 January 2026

Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds delivered a speech at the 2026 Oxford Farming Conference...

Read More → speech
Reynolds: Backing farmers with a new era of partnership to boost farm profitability

Reynolds: Backing farmers with a new era of partnership to boost farm profitability

Wednesday, 07 January 2026

Environment Secretary announces plans at Oxford Farming Conference focusing more support on smaller farms and those without an existing agreement to d...

Read More → press_release

Security Industry Authority SIA begins process of gaining PIDA prescribed person status

Environment Agency Illegal waste site in Lancashire shut down

Serious Fraud Office SFO secures £10m from British defence supplier

Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency MHRA approves Linerixibat (Lynavoy) for the treatment of itch due to biliary tract disease

Ministry of Defence New interceptor missiles successfully tested in the Middle East as Defence Minister visits region

Environment Agency Dorset farmers to pay £33,500 over slurry handling

Civil Nuclear Constabulary UK National Threat Level raised to SEVERE

Competition and Markets Authority CMA publishes latest monitoring report on road fuel market

Northern Ireland Office £1 million Community Partnership Fund to boost community and voluntary groups in Northern Ireland

Government Internal Audit Agency Andy Brittain joins GIAA as Interim Chief Executive

Share This


Enjoyed this? Why not share it with others if you've found it useful by using one of the tools below: