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The government has launched a public consultation on youth vaping as part of measures to clamp down on vapes being promoted to children.
Stake limits for online slot games will be introduced for the first time in September, including lower limits for young adults, as the Government continues to roll out measures to protect people from gambling harms.
The Shark Fins Act passed into law today banning the international shark fin trade
The UK will ban the import and export of detached shark fins and products containing them.
As part of a joint investigation with Northumbria Police, the offenders were found guilty of using unlicensed nets.
New measures will support thriving fishing industry.
A man has been ordered to pay £421 for fishing illegally with a gill net. The Environment Agency fisheries enforcement team witnessed Paul Common pulling in the net at Newbiggin-by-the-Sea.
After a government officials' meeting in Honolulu, PBP members and observers gave a statement on its work, including on illegal fishing and maritime security.
Important marine habitats will be protected as harmful fishing activity proposed to be banned in 13 more Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)
Following the conclusion of annual negotiations with the UK and the EU, the MMO provides an update on proposed changes to Celtic Sea Conservation measures.
17 projects awarded funds from major £100m investment to research sustainable fisheries practices as UK Seafood Fund is extended until 2025.
The Government is considering a ban of lead ammunition to protect wildlife and nature as part of new plans under UK REACH
Northeast Atlantic spurdog stock has recovered enough to support landings
A world-first method for catching scallops has been developed using funding from the Government’s Seafood Innovation Fund.
Government takes steps to crack down on rogue firms targeting children with free samples.
Skippers and crew members have successfully completed their specialist training to catch, tag and release Atlantic Bluefin Tuna.
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