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Bathing water reforms to consider water sports and water quality

Bathing water reforms to consider water sports and water quality

Tuesday, 12 November 2024

Defra invites the public, community and environmental groups, farmers, businesses and local authorities to share views on modernising bathing water re...

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Government to appoint Commissioner to the Tenant Farming Sector

Government to appoint Commissioner to the Tenant Farming Sector

Wednesday, 06 November 2024

The Minister for Food Security and Rural Affairs, Daniel Zeichner, has committed to appoint England's first Commissioner for the Tenant Farming Sector...

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COP 16 concludes: UK back on the global stage urging action on nature recovery and supporting 30by30 goals

COP 16 concludes: UK back on the global stage urging action on nature recovery and supporting 30by30 goals

Tuesday, 05 November 2024

The UN Biodiversity Summit (CBD COP 16) being held in Cali, Colombia concluded over the weekend....

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New deal for biodiversity from using nature’s genetic information

New deal for biodiversity from using nature’s genetic information

Saturday, 02 November 2024

Breakthrough deal struck on sharing the benefits from Digital Sequence Information (DSI) at CBD COP16 in Colombia...

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Latest appointments to the Adaptation Committee of the Climate Change Committee

Latest appointments to the Adaptation Committee of the Climate Change Committee

Friday, 01 November 2024

Three new appointees will support efforts to prepare and adapt the UK for climate change....

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Reed   “Britain back on global stage to support nature’s recovery”

Reed “Britain back on global stage to support nature’s recovery”

Tuesday, 29 October 2024

• UK to kickstart new international efforts to protect and restore nature at COP16 biodiversity conference with a renewed drive to implement the Globa...

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New Independent Chair for Dartmoor Land Use Management Group

New Independent Chair for Dartmoor Land Use Management Group

Tuesday, 29 October 2024

The government has appointed Phil Stocker as Independent Chair of the newly formed Dartmoor Land Use Management Group ...

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Government crackdown on single use vapes

Government crackdown on single use vapes

Wednesday, 23 October 2024

Ban on sale and supply of single-use vapes in England to come into force on 1 June 2025...

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Governments launch largest review of sector since privatisation

Governments launch largest review of sector since privatisation

Tuesday, 22 October 2024

The UK and Welsh Governments have introduced major legislation with new powers to bring criminal charges against water executives and a ban on bonuses...

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Special Representative for Nature appointed in landmark first

Special Representative for Nature appointed in landmark first

Sunday, 20 October 2024

Ruth Davis has been appointed the first UK’s Special Representative for Nature....

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Government provides certainty to horticulture and poultry businesses  

Government provides certainty to horticulture and poultry businesses  

Sunday, 20 October 2024

The Government has underlined its commitment to the horticultural and poultry sectors by confirming measures to provide stability, including the alloc...

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Nine imprisoned for operating illegal Lincolnshire waste site

Nine imprisoned for operating illegal Lincolnshire waste site

Friday, 18 October 2024

Nine people have been sentenced for the operation of an illegal waste site in rural Lincolnshire, following an investigation by the Environment Agency...

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Dan Corry appointed to lead Defra regulation review

Dan Corry appointed to lead Defra regulation review

Tuesday, 15 October 2024

Defra announces internal regulatory review led by economist Dan Corry...

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Government to consult on five new Fisheries Management Plans

Government to consult on five new Fisheries Management Plans

Thursday, 10 October 2024

Consultations open for five new draft Fisheries Management Plans to secure the sustainability of UK fish stocks...

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£160m boost for UK poultry industry as exports to South Africa restart

£160m boost for UK poultry industry as exports to South Africa restart

Monday, 07 October 2024

UK farmers and traders will once again be able to export poultry to South Africa...

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World leading Animal and Plant Health Agency celebrates ten year anniversary

World leading Animal and Plant Health Agency celebrates ten year anniversary

Monday, 30 September 2024

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) is today (1 October) celebrating a decade of its world-leading efforts to safeguard both animal and plant he...

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New legislation to support precision breeding and boost Britain’s food security

New legislation to support precision breeding and boost Britain’s food security

Monday, 30 September 2024

The Government has announced new laws to support precision breeding technology which will increase food production, reduce costs to farmers and allow ...

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British beetroot growers to put down roots in US market

British beetroot growers to put down roots in US market

Saturday, 28 September 2024

Food and farming businesses to benefit from new export access to US ...

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Government & Environment Agency meet to bolster flood response

Government & Environment Agency meet to bolster flood response

Thursday, 26 September 2024

Minister Hardy and Philip Duffy discussed the response to flooding in central England...

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Immediate measures to step up safeguards against African swine fever from Europe

Immediate measures to step up safeguards against African swine fever from Europe

Thursday, 26 September 2024

The mitigation measures will help to prevent the spread of ASF across the border, protecting the pig sector worth over £8 billion to the UK economy ...

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Secretary of State visits farm amidst bluetongue outbreaks

Secretary of State visits farm amidst bluetongue outbreaks

Wednesday, 25 September 2024

Secretary of State Steve Reed visited an Essex farm this week to hear from NFU representatives and a farmer who recently had animals tested for blueto...

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New measures introduced to tackle Bluetongue and protect farmers livelihoods

New measures introduced to tackle Bluetongue and protect farmers livelihoods

Saturday, 21 September 2024

The UK Chief Veterinary Officer has set out further measures to mitigate the spread of bluetongue virus serotype 3 (BTV-3)....

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Father & son prosecuted for illegal Northamptonshire waste site

Father & son prosecuted for illegal Northamptonshire waste site

Wednesday, 18 September 2024

Following an investigation by the Environment Agency, a father and son duo have been sentenced after pleading guilty to the operation of an illegal wa...

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UK helps secure ambitious declaration to promote sustainable farming and food security

UK helps secure ambitious declaration to promote sustainable farming and food security

Tuesday, 17 September 2024

The UK has played a key role in securing a declaration to support sustainable agriculture and promote food security at a meeting of G20 Agriculture Mi...

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Easement of import checks on medium risk fruit and veg extended

Easement of import checks on medium risk fruit and veg extended

Friday, 13 September 2024

The products will not be subject to import checks at the GB border until next year...

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New taskforce launched to turbocharge flood preparedness and delivery of flood defences

New taskforce launched to turbocharge flood preparedness and delivery of flood defences

Thursday, 12 September 2024

The Taskforce will co-ordinate flooding preparation and provide long-term, strategic thinking to better protect communities...

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Reed: Investors vital for water infrastructure, growth and jobs

Reed: Investors vital for water infrastructure, growth and jobs

Tuesday, 10 September 2024

Environment Secretary and Financial Secretary to the Treasury met with water industry investors today...

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Landmark legislation to crack down on bosses for polluting water

Landmark legislation to crack down on bosses for polluting water

Wednesday, 04 September 2024

Introduction of major new legislation for the water sector will deliver the most significant increase in enforcement powers in a decade...

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Steve Reed speech on the Water (Special Measures) Bill

Steve Reed speech on the Water (Special Measures) Bill

Wednesday, 04 September 2024

A speech by Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Steve Reed on the introduction of the Water (Special Measures) Bill to Parliam...

Secretary of State has permitted the use of three bluetongue vaccines subject to licence

Secretary of State has permitted the use of three bluetongue vaccines subject to licence

Wednesday, 04 September 2024

The Secretary of State permitted the use of 3 unauthorised bluetongue serotype 3 (BTV-3) vaccines within the United Kingdom yesterday (4 September). ...

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