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The Environment Secretary, Michael Gove, wrote in today's Times about the case for a total sales ban on ivory in the UK.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Councils will have the power to almost double on-the-spot fines for litter louts from today, Environment Minister Thérèse Coffey has announced.
Demand for British chocolate is on the increase around the globe as UK chocolatiers export more treats.
A new grant scheme is being piloted this year in five National Parks, offering funding for land managers to restore their historic farm buildings.
The Environment Agency now has new powers to stop illegal waste sites posing a risk to the environment.
Haulage firms will benefit from a cheaper fee if they use less polluting lorries in plans to improve air quality across the UK.
The government has announced plans for a deposit return scheme to crack down on plastic pollution.
Communities across England will benefit from enhanced flood protection
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.
Updated statutory guidance part of on-going programme of reforms reflecting latest vet and animal husbandry advice
A £220 million Clean Air Fund to tackle roadside emissions is part of a £260 million plus package to improve air quality.
Former deputy Chair and acting Chair Brian Young will now permanently take up the role.
A new £27 million scheme is open for applicants to help improve the country's waterways
A consultation on implementation of the Agreement on International Humane Trapping Standards in the UK has started and views are now being sought.
8 beaches in Cornwall and a beach in Bournemouth have been designated as bathing waters.
Environment Secretary Michael Gove spoke today at Prosperity UK about protecting our environment outside the European Union
The Secretary of State has appointed 5 members of the Board of Natural England.
The first tranche of funding has been awarded to innovative litter-fighting projects across Britain
Winners of the Food Innovation Network Awards announced
The UK and China recently held a joint-workshop in South Africa to pass on best practice in the fight against illegal wildlife crime across national borders.
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