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From Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra)
  • New livestock service champions farm to fork traceability

    Defra champions farm to fork traceability through new Livestock Information Service

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Government confirms UK ban on ivory sales

    A ban on ivory sales in the UK will be introduced as plans published to protect elephants.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • We must end the shameful ivory trade now

    The Environment Secretary, Michael Gove, wrote in today's Times about the case for a total sales ban on ivory in the UK.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Government crackdown on litter louts

    Councils will have the power to almost double on-the-spot fines for litter louts from today, Environment Minister Thérèse Coffey has announced.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK’s artisan chocolates an international favourite this Easter

    Demand for British chocolate is on the increase around the globe as UK chocolatiers export more treats.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • £2m funding for rural communities to restore historic buildings

    A new grant scheme is being piloted this year in five National Parks, offering funding for land managers to restore their historic farm buildings.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New powers to crack down on waste crime

    The Environment Agency now has new powers to stop illegal waste sites posing a risk to the environment.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Cleanest lorries will pay less to use UK roads

    Haulage firms will benefit from a cheaper fee if they use less polluting lorries in plans to improve air quality across the UK.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Deposit return scheme in fight against plastic

    The government has announced plans for a deposit return scheme to crack down on plastic pollution.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Flood scheme boost with £36m of funding

    Communities across England will benefit from enhanced flood protection

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Invasive species week: Floating pennywort a spreading menace

    Invasive species week runs till 29 March and is encouraging river users to think about non-native species and aquatic plants such as floating pennywort.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Animal welfare enhanced by new code for meat chickens

    Updated statutory guidance part of on-going programme of reforms reflecting latest vet and animal husbandry advice

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • £260 million of clean air funding launched by government

    A £220 million Clean Air Fund to tackle roadside emissions is part of a £260 million plus package to improve air quality.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New Seafish Chair announced

    Former deputy Chair and acting Chair Brian Young will now permanently take up the role.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New funding scheme to improve lakes and rivers in England

    A new £27 million scheme is open for applicants to help improve the country's waterways

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Humane trapping standards: Consultation starts

    A consultation on implementation of the Agreement on International Humane Trapping Standards in the UK has started and views are now being sought.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Nine beaches designated as bathing waters on the south coast

    8 beaches in Cornwall and a beach in Bournemouth have been designated as bathing waters.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Green Brexit: a new era for farming, fishing and the environment

    Environment Secretary Michael Gove spoke today at Prosperity UK about protecting our environment outside the European Union

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Natural England Board members appointed

    The Secretary of State has appointed 5 members of the Board of Natural England.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Litter Innovation Fund: Government backs new community projects

    The first tranche of funding has been awarded to innovative litter-fighting projects across Britain

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government