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Government proposes to extend ban on destructive bottom trawling

Government proposes to extend ban on destructive bottom trawling

Monday, 09 June 2025

Government proposals to ban bottom trawling in more vulnerable marine habitats aim to protect important and rare underwater life. ...

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Government's new law sees unfair bonuses banned for six water companies with immediate effect

Government's new law sees unfair bonuses banned for six water companies with immediate effect

Friday, 06 June 2025

Government bans unfair bonuses for water companies that don't meet high standards ...

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Farmers to get fairer deals for combinable crops

Farmers to get fairer deals for combinable crops

Thursday, 05 June 2025

New review aims to support fairer, more profitable deals for farmers....

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Reforms to bolster flood protection for communities across the country

Reforms to bolster flood protection for communities across the country

Tuesday, 03 June 2025

Delivering on the government’s Plan for Change, proposals will introduce a simplified approach benefitting poorer communities and speeding up project ...

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UK international risk status for BSE downgraded in huge boost to farm sector

UK international risk status for BSE downgraded in huge boost to farm sector

Monday, 02 June 2025

World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) downgrades UK’s BSE risk rating to negligible...

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Fruit and veg import checks scrapped ahead of UK EU deal

Fruit and veg import checks scrapped ahead of UK EU deal

Monday, 02 June 2025

In advance of a new SPS agreement with EU, fruit and veg imports will require no fees or border checks - saving businesses time and money...

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Electronic ID for Cattle mandatory in step forward for UK biosecurity

Electronic ID for Cattle mandatory in step forward for UK biosecurity

Monday, 02 June 2025

Changes introduced to cattle identification, registration, and reporting for cattle in England....

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Single use vapes banned from 1 June 2025

Single use vapes banned from 1 June 2025

Friday, 30 May 2025

Under the Government’s Plan for Change, move will stop the flood of litter on to nation’s streets and protect young people from getting hooked on nico...

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Historic Garden of England protected with new sparkling National Nature Reserve

Historic Garden of England protected with new sparkling National Nature Reserve

Thursday, 29 May 2025

Eighth Kings Series National Nature Reserve to be announced ...

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Government steps in to build first major reservoirs in 30 years

Government steps in to build first major reservoirs in 30 years

Thursday, 29 May 2025

New reservoirs will supply three quarters of a million homes and unlock the building of tens of thousands more as part of the Plan for Change...

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£30M Boost for Farmers Leading the Way in Nature Restoration

£30M Boost for Farmers Leading the Way in Nature Restoration

Wednesday, 28 May 2025

Thousands of farmers will get a payment boost for restoring habitats and protecting landscapes....

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Animal welfare rules in British zoos set for major overhaul

Animal welfare rules in British zoos set for major overhaul

Friday, 23 May 2025

New Zoo Standards will enhance welfare and protections for animals in Great Britain’s zoos and aquariums. ...

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Bluetongue virus restricted zone to be extended to all of England on 1 July 2025

Bluetongue virus restricted zone to be extended to all of England on 1 July 2025

Friday, 23 May 2025

The bluetongue virus (BTV) restricted zone is being extended to cover the whole of England, ending movement restrictions for animals....

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Government Taskforce meets on Merseyside to bolster nation’s flood resilience

Government Taskforce meets on Merseyside to bolster nation’s flood resilience

Wednesday, 21 May 2025

Flood response capabilities on display at Merseyside fire base...

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New Chair of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board appointed

New Chair of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board appointed

Wednesday, 21 May 2025

Emily Norton will start the role from 1 June...

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New Chair and members of the Joint Nature Conservation Committee appointed

New Chair and members of the Joint Nature Conservation Committee appointed

Tuesday, 20 May 2025

Dr David Cooper named as new Chair; Professor Tom Meagher reappointed and Professor Julia Jones confirmed as new member...

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Record 81 criminal investigations launched into water companies under Government crackdown

Record 81 criminal investigations launched into water companies under Government crackdown

Tuesday, 20 May 2025

New crackdown is the largest criminal action against water companies in history....

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Single case of atypical BSE?confirmed on a farm in Essex

Single case of atypical BSE?confirmed on a farm in Essex

Tuesday, 20 May 2025

A single case of atypical Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) has been confirmed on a farm in Essex, the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) conf...

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Government to launch £360m Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund

Government to launch £360m Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund

Sunday, 18 May 2025

A major investment will modernise Britain's fishing fleet, enhance workforce skills, and revitalise coastal communities to boost tourism....

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Leading food experts join Government food strategy to restore pride in British food

Leading food experts join Government food strategy to restore pride in British food

Friday, 16 May 2025

Leading figures across the food system have today joined the Government to advise on its food strategy...

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New scheme in Oxford to protect every home and business from risk of River Thames flooding

New scheme in Oxford to protect every home and business from risk of River Thames flooding

Thursday, 15 May 2025

Environment Secretary Steve Reed approves purchase to allow new scheme to be built...

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Foot and Mouth disease controls eased for Germany

Foot and Mouth disease controls eased for Germany

Wednesday, 14 May 2025

Personal imports for travellers from the EU remain banned...

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Avian Influenza Prevention Zone housing measures lifted

Avian Influenza Prevention Zone housing measures lifted

Sunday, 11 May 2025

Mandatory housing measures for poultry and captive birds, which were introduced across various counties to prevent the spread of bird flu, will be lif...

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£50 million equipment and technology grants to boost food production and farm profitability

£50 million equipment and technology grants to boost food production and farm profitability

Wednesday, 07 May 2025

Grants will support farmers to invest in equipment and access technology, helping to boost profits, production and nature. ...

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Boost for woodlands as research to tackle plant pests & diseases

Boost for woodlands as research to tackle plant pests & diseases

Tuesday, 06 May 2025

Key research to combat ongoing pest and disease outbreaks and emerging threats to protect our trees ...

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Councils to seize and crush fly tipping vehicles to clean up Britain

Councils to seize and crush fly tipping vehicles to clean up Britain

Tuesday, 29 April 2025

Waste criminals, fly-tippers and cowboy waste operators to have vehicles seized and crushed...

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Polluting water bosses face up to two years in prison

Polluting water bosses face up to two years in prison

Thursday, 24 April 2025

New laws in force today mark the toughest sentencing powers against law-breaking water executives in history. ...

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Government invests more than £45 million in groundbreaking technologies to boost Britain's food security

Government invests more than £45 million in groundbreaking technologies to boost Britain's food security

Sunday, 13 April 2025

More funding for farmers to increase profits, boost food production and protect nature ...

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Government extends ban on personal meat imports to protect farmers from foot and mouth

Government extends ban on personal meat imports to protect farmers from foot and mouth

Thursday, 10 April 2025

Ban on personal imports of meat and dairy products extended to cover all EU countries to safeguard the UK food system and farmers against foot and mou...

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New Chief Scientific Adviser appointed

New Chief Scientific Adviser appointed

Wednesday, 09 April 2025

Professor Anjali Goswami becomes Defra’s new Chief Scientist ...

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