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Environment Secretary Michael Gove calls on people across the country to join together to improve the natural world.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
New and re-appointments to the Adaptation Sub-Committee of the Committee on Climate Change have been made continuing to provide scientific advice and expertise.
The government has launched a consultation to strengthen allergen labelling laws.
Lack of maintenance blamed for pollution 'seen over several miles'.
The extension of the Poole Harbour Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) will see a further 1,800 hectares (ha) of land and sea brought within the site to help protect the entire harbour - an increase of 40 per cent.
Government has launched an ambitious new strategy to clean up our air and save lives.
Michael Gove: British farmers can take advantage of the opportunities provided by Brexit and continue to export great British produce
Ben Elliot appointed as government’s first Food Surplus and Waste Champion to help promote awareness of the issue of food waste
Michael Gove launches consultation on plans to create greater protections for trees in urban areas.
Government launches consultation to extend the 5p plastic bag charge to all retailers and increase the charge to 10p
Independent panel will look at how funding supports the needs of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
The Ivory Bill has gained Royal Assent to become law. The Act is expected to come into force in late 2019
Draft clauses for the first Environment Bill for 20 years have been published by the Environment Secretary, Michael Gove
Ban on the outdoor use of metaldehyde introduced to protect wildlife
A more supportive, flexible and incentives-led approach to farming regulation has been recommended as part of a review into the sector published today.
Michael Gove today announced a strengthening of the law and new money to ensure the UK’s fishing industry prospers as we become an independent coastal state.
The government is consulting on mandating biodiversity net gain in development to ensure habitats are protected and enhanced for the future.
Secretary of State Michael Gove has met with allergen groups and retailers to discuss proposed changes in the law around allergen labelling.
New data gives the most detailed picture yet of temperature, rainfall and sea level rise over next century
Secretary of State, Michael Gove, gives speech on UK Climate Change Projections
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