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UK launches first ever action plan to improve the welfare and conservation of animals at home and abroad
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
New legal duties on water companies and government will be included in the Environment Bill to reduce sewage discharged into waterways
Chair, Deputy Chair and five new members appointed to the board of the Sea Fish Industry Authority
More trees in urban areas will help support people’s health and wellbeing as well as wider environmental benefits, as we build back greener from the pandemic.
Taskforce will investigate and draw up action to tackle these crimes.
Major shake-up of England’s bin collections to make it easier for millions of households to recycle and reduce costs for taxpayers.
Charge extended to all businesses in bid to ramp up war on plastic waste.
New tender opportunity from the Defra floods and water programme.
Sales of coal and wet wood for household burning are being phased out to cut harmful pollution to human health
Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill receives Royal Assent and will allow tougher penalties for animal cruelty
Approval given for the release of a biological control agent to reduce the spread of Oriental Chestnut Gall Wasp.
Ministerial direction relating to large raised reservoirs in England.
Defra has issued a reminder about the new EU Animal Health Regulation (AHR) and composite rules applying from 21 April 2021 and a compilation of supporting documents and guidance
The results of the public consultation on the operation of the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) on the New Forest common have now been published.
Provisional fishing catch limits reflect progress made in negotiations to this point.
A campaign has been launched by the Seal Alliance and government to help protect seals from human disturbance ahead of Easter weekend.
Bird keepers should continue to apply effective biosecurity measures at all times as housing order lifts
Government has extended the current provisional determination of UK fishing opportunities until 14 April.
The new Code allows people of all ages and backgrounds to enjoy the health and wellbeing benefits that nature offers, while giving it the respect it deserves.
Hilary Florek has been reappointed as Chair of the Marine Management Organisation (MMO).
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