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Environment Secretary speech at 2024 Oxford Farming Conference

Environment Secretary speech at 2024 Oxford Farming Conference

Thursday, 04 January 2024

Environment Secretary Steve Barclay delivers speech at 2024 Oxford Farming Conference , outlining the biggest upgrade to the UK's farming schemes ...

Biggest upgrade to UK farming schemes introduced by the Government since leaving the EU

Biggest upgrade to UK farming schemes introduced by the Government since leaving the EU

Thursday, 04 January 2024

Environment Secretary announces major updates for farmers, with an increase in funding and reduction in red tape this summer....

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Extension of appointments to the Animal Welfare Committee

Extension of appointments to the Animal Welfare Committee

Monday, 01 January 2024

Four committee member terms are extended....

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Charges for disposing of DIY waste at recycling centres scrapped

Charges for disposing of DIY waste at recycling centres scrapped

Monday, 01 January 2024

From today, households no longer have to pay to get rid of DIY waste at council recycling centres...

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English Sparkling Wine makers raise a glass to new opportunities

English Sparkling Wine makers raise a glass to new opportunities

Sunday, 31 December 2023

On the eve of New Year reforms for the wine industry, Environment Secretary Steve Barclay welcomes the scrapping of outdated rules inherited from the ...

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New legal restrictions on XL Bully dog now in force

New legal restrictions on XL Bully dog now in force

Sunday, 31 December 2023

It is now illegal to breed, sell, advertise, gift, exchange, and abandon these dogs or let them stray....

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Storm overflows monitoring hits 100% target

Storm overflows monitoring hits 100% target

Saturday, 30 December 2023

Every storm overflow across England’s water network is now monitored....

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Government reforms set to spark greater reuse and recycling of electrical goods

Government reforms set to spark greater reuse and recycling of electrical goods

Thursday, 28 December 2023

Government will make it easier for people and businesses to reuse and recycle their old electrical goods...

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Tribute paid to farmers putting Christmas dinner on our tables

Tribute paid to farmers putting Christmas dinner on our tables

Saturday, 23 December 2023

Environment Secretary invites people to raise a glass to UK farmers and food producers this Christmas....

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Thousands of green jobs created thanks to government nature fund, new report finds 

Thousands of green jobs created thanks to government nature fund, new report finds 

Thursday, 21 December 2023

The £80m Green Recovery Challenge Fund supported 150 projects, created more than 2,600 jobs and connected more than 400,000 people with nature...

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Owners urged to take action as XL bully dog deadline approaches

Owners urged to take action as XL bully dog deadline approaches

Monday, 18 December 2023

UK Chief Vet urges owners to take all necessary steps to ensure they are complying with the law...

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UK reaches deal for continued access to fish in Norwegian waters

UK reaches deal for continued access to fish in Norwegian waters

Friday, 15 December 2023

UK fishermen to benefit from continued access to Norwegian North Sea waters to fish for stocks such as cod, haddock and hake....

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Government delivers on promise to ban keeping of primates

Government delivers on promise to ban keeping of primates

Thursday, 14 December 2023

New legislation on primates as pets introduced today....

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Review to increase fairness in the fresh produce supply chain

Review to increase fairness in the fresh produce supply chain

Thursday, 14 December 2023

The Review delivers on a key commitment made at the Farm to Fork Summit and will support farmers and growers to receive a fair price for their product...

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Post Brexit freedoms to deliver more support for UK sustainable fishing

Post Brexit freedoms to deliver more support for UK sustainable fishing

Thursday, 14 December 2023

Fisheries Management Plans will help deliver a thriving fishing industry and healthy marine environment following extensive engagement with fishing in...

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Applications open for new £4 million fund to support smaller abattoirs

Applications open for new £4 million fund to support smaller abattoirs

Wednesday, 13 December 2023

The Smaller Abattoir Fund opens with £4 million available to support smaller red meat and poultry abattoirs across England. ...

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Independent review provides recommendations for the management of protected sites on Dartmoor

Independent review provides recommendations for the management of protected sites on Dartmoor

Tuesday, 12 December 2023

An independent review on the management of protected sites on Dartmoor has been published today...

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New timber roadmap launched to boost UK construction and reduce emissions

New timber roadmap launched to boost UK construction and reduce emissions

Monday, 11 December 2023

New plan sets out vision to boost the safe use of sustainable UK timber in construction and increase domestic supply...

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Unlimited penalties introduced for those who pollute environment

Unlimited penalties introduced for those who pollute environment

Monday, 11 December 2023

Barclay: Unlimited financial penalties for environmental offences will mean ‘polluters always pay’....

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Penalty notices introduced for animal health and welfare offences

Penalty notices introduced for animal health and welfare offences

Monday, 11 December 2023

New legislation introduces penalty notices for animal health and welfare offences...

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Supermarket essentials will no longer be linked to illegal deforestation

Supermarket essentials will no longer be linked to illegal deforestation

Saturday, 09 December 2023

Orangutans, leopards, jaguars and other endangered species protected with new legislation to safeguard forests ...

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UK secures £970 million of fishing opportunities for 2024

UK secures £970 million of fishing opportunities for 2024

Friday, 08 December 2023

UK fishing fleet to have access to 750,000 tonnes of fishing opportunities in 2024 and total value of fishing opportunities increases from £900 millio...

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Recreational fishing for Atlantic bluefin tuna set to start in English waters next year

Recreational fishing for Atlantic bluefin tuna set to start in English waters next year

Thursday, 07 December 2023

New permitting regimes for a recreational catch and release fisheries in UK waters expected to be in place by summer....

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New legislation set to ban live animal exports

New legislation set to ban live animal exports

Monday, 04 December 2023

Export of livestock for slaughter and fattening will be banned under new legislation....

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Environment Secretary's speech at the Country Land and Business Association's rural business conference

Environment Secretary's speech at the Country Land and Business Association's rural business conference

Thursday, 30 November 2023

Environment Secretary's speech at the Country Land and Business Association's rural business conference on 30th November 2023. ...

Environment Secretary announces further £45 million for farming innovation as he sets out commitment to champion British agriculture

Environment Secretary announces further £45 million for farming innovation as he sets out commitment to champion British agriculture

Thursday, 30 November 2023

Steve Barclay pledges to champion British agriculture in first speech to farmers, with a focus on innovation and automation to boost productivity. ...

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Government pledges to boost Britain’s access to nature ahead of COP28

Government pledges to boost Britain’s access to nature ahead of COP28

Wednesday, 29 November 2023

Government sets out ambitious new nature package, with measures to improve access to green space and connect the public with the natural world  ...

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New forest for the nation to improve access to green space

New forest for the nation to improve access to green space

Monday, 27 November 2023

Government launches competition for a new national forest to improve access to nature ...

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Forests fit for the future – government funding announced for new forest research

Forests fit for the future – government funding announced for new forest research

Monday, 27 November 2023

Healthy and resilient woodlands supported through new £16 million government funding...

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Environment Secretary address at International Grain Conference   25 November 2023

Environment Secretary address at International Grain Conference 25 November 2023

Saturday, 25 November 2023

Environment Secretary Steve Barclay made a video address on financial support to the Ukrainian people at the Kyiv International Summit: Grain from Ukr...

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