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New EU rules for pet travel for GB residents
The changes apply to non-commercial movements of dogs, cats and ferrets
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Major clean-up begins at notorious Kidlington waste site
An estimated 21,000 tonnes of illegal waste to be removed after being dumped by criminal gangs
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Iconic golden eagles to make comeback in England
Environment Secretary approves additional £1m of government funding to explore the reintroduction of golden eagles, restoring hopes they will return to England
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Largest ever Government investment in threatened species recovery
A total £90 million funding for species recovery across England
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Trail hunting set to be banned
Trail hunting is set to be banned in England and Wales.
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Government unveils biggest overhaul to water in a generation
A new once-in-a-generation plan to overhaul the water system and protect households from disruption has been unveiled today (Tuesday 20 January).
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03000 200 301
Contact the Defra Rural Services helpline for farming-related advice.
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You should also call us 24/7 to report suspicion of notifiable disease in animals.
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