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Review of regulatory controls to strengthen protections for water environment

Review of regulatory controls to strengthen protections for water environment

Wednesday, 29 September 2021

Consultation on plans to modernise water abstraction and enhance the Environment Agency's powers to protect groundwater...

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Krishnan Guru Murthy reappointed to the board of Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

Krishnan Guru Murthy reappointed to the board of Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

Wednesday, 29 September 2021

Ministers have reappointed Krishnan Guru-Murthy for a second term of three years....

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Plans to unlock power of gene editing unveiled

Plans to unlock power of gene editing unveiled

Tuesday, 28 September 2021

Use of gene editing technologies to be enabled to help better protect the environment....

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UK Government announces outcome of EU fishing licence applications

UK Government announces outcome of EU fishing licence applications

Tuesday, 28 September 2021

The UK government announces EU under 12m in length vessels that will be licensed to fish in the UK 6-12 nautical mile zone....

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UK ministers appoint new members to Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board

UK ministers appoint new members to Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board

Tuesday, 28 September 2021

UK government and devolved administration agriculture ministers have appointed five new main board members with experience across the organisation’s r...

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Up to 5,500 poultry workers to help deliver Christmas dinners

Up to 5,500 poultry workers to help deliver Christmas dinners

Sunday, 26 September 2021

Number of temporary poultry workers permitted to travel to and work in the UK will increase in time for Christmas....

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Riverbanks and watercourses to be planted with new woodland

Riverbanks and watercourses to be planted with new woodland

Friday, 24 September 2021

New project to plant extensive woodlands along England’s riverbanks launched to improve water quality, manage flood risk and boost biodiversity....

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Cambrian Mountains Lamb and Watercress officially register as latest UK Geographical Indications

Cambrian Mountains Lamb and Watercress officially register as latest UK Geographical Indications

Tuesday, 21 September 2021

Cambrian Mountains Lamb and Watercress have now officially joined the growing collection of UK’s Geographical Indications (GIs). ...

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Consultation to protect plants from harmful pests and diseases

Consultation to protect plants from harmful pests and diseases

Monday, 20 September 2021

Consultation launched to inform new Plant Biosecurity Strategy for Great Britain....

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Single case of classical BSE confirmed on a farm in Somerset

Single case of classical BSE confirmed on a farm in Somerset

Friday, 17 September 2021

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) is investigating the source of the incident....

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Exports support for farmers and the food and drink industry

Exports support for farmers and the food and drink industry

Wednesday, 15 September 2021

Plans to help the UK’s farmers and food and drink businesses boost exports have been announced today to mark Back British Farming Day 2021....

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New labelling to fly the flag for our farmers and give shoppers better information

New labelling to fly the flag for our farmers and give shoppers better information

Monday, 13 September 2021

Outside the EU, new food labelling could empower consumers to support British farmers and improve animal welfare...

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New round of government fund for collaborative farming communities

New round of government fund for collaborative farming communities

Monday, 13 September 2021

Countryside Stewardship Facilitation Fund to reopen in December following continued successful uptake....

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£24 million for cutting edge science and fisheries

£24 million for cutting edge science and fisheries

Friday, 10 September 2021

UK government announces first investment from £100 million UK Seafood Fund to boost innovation in the fishing industry....

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New appointment to the Natural England Board

New appointment to the Natural England Board

Friday, 10 September 2021

Clare Fitzsimmons has been appointed to the Board of Natural England, with Lord Blencathra, Catherine Dugmore and Henry Robinson reappointed....

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£9 million fund for local authorities to tackle air pollution

£9 million fund for local authorities to tackle air pollution

Friday, 03 September 2021

New round of Air Quality Grants for local authorities opens to benefit communities and reduce the impact of polluted air on people's health...

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Pet abduction to be made new criminal offence in crackdown on pet theft

Pet abduction to be made new criminal offence in crackdown on pet theft

Friday, 03 September 2021

Pet Theft Taskforce delivers report with key findings and recommendations...

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Mexican market opens its doors for imports of British pork

Mexican market opens its doors for imports of British pork

Thursday, 02 September 2021

Mexican market is now open for British pork for the first time, which means a potential boost of £50m over the first five years of trade....

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Floods Minister chairs roundtable to address flood risk along the Aire & Calder

Floods Minister chairs roundtable to address flood risk along the Aire & Calder

Wednesday, 01 September 2021

More than £146 million will be invested in over 150 flood coastal erosion schemes across Yorkshire and the Humber this year....

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Professor Jonathan Statham appointed AHWBE Chair

Professor Jonathan Statham appointed AHWBE Chair

Wednesday, 01 September 2021

Biosecurity Minister Lord Benyon has appointed Professor Jonathan Statham as the new Chair of the Animal Health and Welfare Board for England....

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Court warrant carried out to prevent spread of bovine TB

Court warrant carried out to prevent spread of bovine TB

Tuesday, 31 August 2021

bTB-positive alpaca known as 'Geronimo' has been euthanised to prevent the spread of disease....

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New Tree Health pilot to protect trees from pests and diseases

New Tree Health pilot to protect trees from pests and diseases

Tuesday, 31 August 2021

The Forestry Commission has opened expressions of interest to pilot a new scheme to protect trees from pests and diseases in England....

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Chewing Gum Task Force to clean up our high streets

Chewing Gum Task Force to clean up our high streets

Sunday, 29 August 2021

Gum firms to invest up to £10 million over next five years to significantly reduce gum litter...

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Next steps to tackle plastic waste

Next steps to tackle plastic waste

Friday, 27 August 2021

Government to consult on banning a range of polluting plastics this Autumn, with single-use plastic plates, cutlery and polystyrene cups under review ...

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Landmark Environment Bill strengthened to halt biodiversity loss by 2030

Landmark Environment Bill strengthened to halt biodiversity loss by 2030

Friday, 27 August 2021

New strengthened Government commitments to protect the environment for future generations made today in landmark Environment Bill amendments....

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Thousands of hectares of vital peatland to be restored to help tackle climate change and protect biodiversity

Thousands of hectares of vital peatland to be restored to help tackle climate change and protect biodiversity

Thursday, 26 August 2021

Over £16 million to be awarded through the first round of Natural England’s Peat Restoration Grants....

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Fisheries Minster reinforces ties with trade partner Norway

Fisheries Minster reinforces ties with trade partner Norway

Thursday, 26 August 2021

Victoria Prentis MP, has undertaken her first official visit to Norway to support trade links and build cooperation on fisheries management. ...

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Landmark consultation launched on the reintroduction of beavers in England

Landmark consultation launched on the reintroduction of beavers in England

Tuesday, 24 August 2021

Consultation launched to seek views on the cautious release and management of beavers into the wild...

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New powers to tackle cruel puppy smuggling move step closer

New powers to tackle cruel puppy smuggling move step closer

Friday, 20 August 2021

Government seeks public and industry views on plans to safeguard welfare of imported puppies and dogs ...

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Better welfare conditions for millions of farm animals during transit

Better welfare conditions for millions of farm animals during transit

Tuesday, 17 August 2021

New rules on maximum journey times and more headroom will raise welfare of farm animals during transport....

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