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There have been more than 60,000 responses to the Government’s proposed ban on ivory sales to help bring an end to elephant poaching.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
The Government is developing proposals to crack down on puppies being reared in unhealthy circumstances by unscrupulous breeders who have a total disregard for their welfare.
Grants for badger vaccination schemes and six-monthly testing in high risk areas will help to prevent disease and catch it more quickly.
100,000 more properties across the country are now better protected from flooding thanks to the 350 new flood schemes that have been built since April 2015.
Pig keepers are being reminded not to feed kitchen scraps to their animals to prevent outbreaks of animal disease.
The JNCC has appointed three new independent members for three years
The government has published a new plan to reform abstraction management - to protect the environment while improving access to water where it is needed most.
A Leeds based independent retailer has been ordered to pay over £5,000 for selling rotten fruit in his store.
Hilary Florek has been confirmed as the new Chair of the Marine Management Organisation.
Today the UK government achieved agreements supporting UK fishermen and sustainable fishing at the annual EU talks on fishing quotas.
New law will ensure animal abusers are jailed for up to 5 years and animal sentience is reflected in UK law
Forestry Commission plans to release four beavers in the Forest of Dean have been approved by Natural England and are backed by Michael Gove.
The Rural Payments Agency announces 2017 BPS payments made over the opening days of the payment window
The UK is one of a number of nations to sign a resolution to help reduce the amount of plastic in the world's seas.
Lord Gardiner sets out his top tips to avoid dishonest pet sellers
Christine Middlemiss has been appointed as the UK’s next Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO).
Government announces two new marine Special Protection Areas and extensions to four other sites to safeguard rare seabirds.
New competition to drive innovation in the UK food sector launches today
The Forestry Commission has approved planting at Doddington North Moor in Northumberland, England's largest woodland planting scheme for 30 years.
Four new offers will open for applications in the New Year to make it easier for farmers and landowners to apply.
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