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Homes to be better protected from floods this winter as Taskforce boosts nation’s resilience

Homes to be better protected from floods this winter as Taskforce boosts nation’s resilience

Monday, 08 September 2025

Latest meeting takes place today chaired by Floods Minister Emma Hardy ...

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Appointments made to National Park and National Landscape Conservation Boards

Appointments made to National Park and National Landscape Conservation Boards

Wednesday, 03 September 2025

New board members will drive efforts to preserve and enhance the natural beauty, wildlife and heritage of England's National Parks and Landscapes...

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£12m ‘Dragons Den’ farming innovation boost

£12m ‘Dragons Den’ farming innovation boost

Monday, 01 September 2025

The government is investing £12.6m to boost UK agri-tech, building on clever innovations to cut costs, drive growth, and secure farming’s future....

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British businesses cheer UK EU deal to support food trade and profits

British businesses cheer UK EU deal to support food trade and profits

Friday, 29 August 2025

The SPS agreement will making trading with the UK’s biggest market faster, easier and cheaper, adding up to £5.1bn a year to the UK economy....

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Streamlined regulation to power growth and boost British industry

Streamlined regulation to power growth and boost British industry

Tuesday, 26 August 2025

Environmental permitting for industry and energy to be modernised, as part of new plans following the landmark Corry Review...

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Heightened Avian Influenza Risk Warning Issued to Bird Keepers and Gamebird Rearers

Heightened Avian Influenza Risk Warning Issued to Bird Keepers and Gamebird Rearers

Wednesday, 20 August 2025

Bird keepers and gamebird rearers reminded of heightened Avian Influenza risk...

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Environmental reforms to break planning system gridlock   

Environmental reforms to break planning system gridlock   

Monday, 18 August 2025

Britain's broken planning and development system is rewired to accelerate infrastructure delivery and homebuilding while safeguarding the environment...

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Extra border checks cancelled ahead of UK EU deal

Extra border checks cancelled ahead of UK EU deal

Monday, 18 August 2025

The forthcoming deal will slash red tape, cut costs for businesses, and speed up the smooth flow of agrifood trade at the border....

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42 mile stretch of King Charles III England Coast Path opens

42 mile stretch of King Charles III England Coast Path opens

Sunday, 17 August 2025

A continuous path from the Scottish border to Gibraltar point in Lincolnshire has officially been completed with the trail between Easington to Bridli...

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UK businesses to benefit as online platforms pay their fair share to recycle electrical waste

UK businesses to benefit as online platforms pay their fair share to recycle electrical waste

Monday, 11 August 2025

Bill for recycling waste electricals to shift towards online marketplaces to create a level playing field for UK retailers ...

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Dr Charlotte Commins appointed as a Non Executive Director to the Animal Health & Welfare Board

Dr Charlotte Commins appointed as a Non Executive Director to the Animal Health & Welfare Board

Tuesday, 05 August 2025

Dr Commins will serve a three-year term on the Board, which oversees the health and welfare of kept animals in England...

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Mexico to bite into best of British pork in new £19m deal

Mexico to bite into best of British pork in new £19m deal

Monday, 04 August 2025

Twelve businesses across England and Northern Ireland secure access to Mexico's rapidly expanding market...

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£150 million in farming grants successfully allocated

£150 million in farming grants successfully allocated

Friday, 01 August 2025

Government completes substantial investment in the future of farming as fairer approach to funding means more farmers than ever set to benefit from ca...

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Regional Flood and Coastal Committee Chair Appointments

Regional Flood and Coastal Committee Chair Appointments

Tuesday, 29 July 2025

Appointments for Anglian (Northern), Wessex and Yorkshire Regional Flood and Coastal Committees...

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£1.1 billion boost to improve local recycling services across England

£1.1 billion boost to improve local recycling services across England

Friday, 25 July 2025

Money from packaging reforms to fund better recycling collections and cut costs for taxpayers...

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Appointments to the Board of Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

Appointments to the Board of Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

Friday, 25 July 2025

Three new appointments and two reappointments made...

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New flood warning service rolled out across Greater Manchester

New flood warning service rolled out across Greater Manchester

Thursday, 24 July 2025

Flood warning service expanded to provide early warning of flooding to communities in Cheadle, Stockport and Platt Bridge. Residents can register for ...

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Cumbria project named finalist in global river restoration awards

Cumbria project named finalist in global river restoration awards

Thursday, 24 July 2025

Cumbrian River Restoration Partnership Programme selected as finalist in the Thiess International Riverprize Awards. Winner announced in Brisbane in S...

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Holidaymakers heading to Europe urged to help protect British farmers by not bringing back meat and dairy products

Holidaymakers heading to Europe urged to help protect British farmers by not bringing back meat and dairy products

Thursday, 24 July 2025

Call for holidaymakers to follow rules introduced to help protect farmers from Foot and Mouth...

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Environment Agency rescue endangered crayfish from drought

Environment Agency rescue endangered crayfish from drought

Tuesday, 22 July 2025

A member of the public reported crayfish in distress as a riverbed dried out. The Environment Agency rescued 32 adults, including 21 females carrying ...

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Ofwat to be abolished in biggest overhaul of water since privatisation

Ofwat to be abolished in biggest overhaul of water since privatisation

Monday, 21 July 2025

Ofwat to be abolished and a new, single, powerful regulator to be established to cut water pollution in England’s rivers, lakes and seas, and protect ...

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Powerful water ombudsman to support customers with complaints

Powerful water ombudsman to support customers with complaints

Monday, 21 July 2025

Environment Secretary Steve Reed to establish consumer champion with legal powers as part of 'root and branch' reform...

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Government initial response to Independent Water Commission's final report

Government initial response to Independent Water Commission's final report

Sunday, 20 July 2025

Environment Secretary Steve Reed sets out the government's initial response to the Independent Water Commission final report, led by Sir Jon Cunliffe....

Reed: Government to cut sewage pollution in half by 2030

Reed: Government to cut sewage pollution in half by 2030

Saturday, 19 July 2025

Sewage pollution from water companies will be cut in half by the end of the decade, the Environment Secretary Steve Reed will pledge today (Sunday 20...

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Food Minister Daniel Zeichner: Good Food Cycle speech

Food Minister Daniel Zeichner: Good Food Cycle speech

Wednesday, 16 July 2025

Speech by Food Minister Daniel Zeichner launching the Good Food Cycle at Darley Street Market in Bradford....

Defra Secretary of State at Water UK Skills Summit

Defra Secretary of State at Water UK Skills Summit

Monday, 14 July 2025

Secretary of State for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs delivered a speech at the Water UK Skills Summit hosted at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre...

Government launches

Government launches "Good Food Cycle" to transform Britain's food system?

Monday, 14 July 2025

New "Good Food Cycle" framework serves up healthier eating, stronger food security and greener supply chains?? ...

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UK and France pledge joint funding for international biodiversity

UK and France pledge joint funding for international biodiversity

Friday, 11 July 2025

The UK and France reaffirm their leadership in nature finance with matched contributions to support the International Advisory Panel on Biodiversity C...

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New appointments to British Wool's board

New appointments to British Wool's board

Friday, 11 July 2025

Two new board members have been appointed at British Wool....

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Toxic lead ammunition banned to protect Britain’s countryside

Toxic lead ammunition banned to protect Britain’s countryside

Thursday, 10 July 2025

New ban on use of lead in ammunition to protect iconic wildlife and clean up the nation’s waterways...

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