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The Environment Secretary visited the headquarters of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds at Sandy, Bedfordshire.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
British shoppers will be able to buy environmentally friendly, healthy and affordable food under plans for a radical shake-up of the UK’s food industry.
Local communities and businesses impacted by last week’s heavy rain and flooding will have access to £5.25m to support their recovery.
Environment Secretary Theresa Villiers visited Whaley Bridge where she met with emergency response teams working to fix a breach at Toddbrook Reservoir.
The Environment Secretary's speech at Countryfile Live which took place at Blenheim Palace on Thursday 1 August 2019.
New figures show sales of single-use bags by England's seven biggest retailers continued to fall in 2018/19.
Network Rail strategy to protect and enhance the UK’s lineside environment released.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
New measures to enhance wildlife, transform our waste system and improve the resilience of water supplies set out in Environment Bill policy statement.
Organisations from Wales and Whitehall to join forces on stand C221 during centenary event
Professor Gideon Henderson has been appointed the new Defra CSA
Three new general licences for the killing or taking of wild birds in England will be issued on Friday 14 June.
Sensory garden demonstrates how schools and gardeners can make outdoor spaces accessible and exciting for all.
Henry Dimbleby has been appointed by Environment Secretary Michael Gove to lead the first major review of the UK food system in nearly 75 years.
Government sets out legislation to increase maximum sentences for animal cruelty, following strong support from public and welfare groups.
A new law will require food businesses to include full ingredients labelling on pre-packaged foods, Environment Secretary Michael Gove announced today.
CCWater has had a new chair appointed.
Leading firms and organisations back game-changing action following landmark symposium.
The Animal Welfare (Service Animals) Bill comes into force today (8 June) to protect service animals such as police dogs and horses.
The first step of phase two of Leeds flood defence scheme was supported by city plans panel today
The government confirms a ban on plastic straws, stirrers, and cotton buds to slash plastic waste
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