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Robert Wilson’s second term as a board member will run until December 2026.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
The 2024 Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier agreement application deadline has been extended until the 15th September.
Action to improve the River Deben discussed at roundtable, part of a series of local meetings following government’s Plan for Water
New £2.5 million tree planting fund to enable local authorities to create green spaces and connect communities with nature as a reminder of the Coronation
Single Malt Welsh Whisky was successfully registered under the UK Geographical Indication (UKGI) scheme today.
Former Food Standards Agency chair is appointed to key role.
On 19th July 2023, the Environment Secretary Thérèse Coffey gave a speech at the Summer Stakeholder Reception held at the Mappin Pavilion at ZSL, where she discussed delivering the goals of the 25 Year Environment Plan.
Third National Adaptation Programme outlines how government will protect infrastructure, promote a greener economy and ensure resilient food production.
New measures will support thriving fishing industry.
New laws will scrap the cap on civil penalties and significantly broaden their scope to target a much wider range of environmental offences
Maximum on-the-spot fines for litter, graffiti and fly-tipping to increase under PM’s Anti-Social Behaviour Action Plan
Nick Joicey appointed as a new second Permanent Secretary at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Government launches new multi-million pound fund to create and restore wildlife-rich habitats.
Consultation launched to help meet commitment to support farmers to create or restore 45,000 miles of hedgerows by 2050.
UK Government displays support for Scotland’s vital agriculture, food, drink and farming sectors, at the show which got underway today (Thursday 22 June).
On 22 June 2023, the Environment Secretary and French State Minister Bérangère Couillard launched a Global Roadmap to support companies to contribute to nature recovery.
On 20 June 2023, the Environment Secretary delivered a speech at a Wildlife Trusts event on the importance of nature recovery and biodiversity.
The first ever Nature for Finance event will bring together farmers, land managers, investors and conservation experts to identify new investment opportunities.
Environment Secretary, Thérèse Coffey, reaffirmed the UK's commitment to improving global food security, at the G20 Agriculture Ministers Meeting in Hyderabad.
An emergency convoy of lorries carrying donated flood equipment has left the UK for Ukraine, following the destruction of the Nova Kakhovka dam.
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