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From The Rt Hon Michael Gove
  • Government confirms UK ban on ivory sales

    A ban on ivory sales in the UK will be introduced as plans published to protect elephants.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • We must end the shameful ivory trade now

    The Environment Secretary, Michael Gove, wrote in today's Times about the case for a total sales ban on ivory in the UK.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Deposit return scheme in fight against plastic

    The government has announced plans for a deposit return scheme to crack down on plastic pollution.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Green Brexit: a new era for farming, fishing and the environment

    Environment Secretary Michael Gove spoke today at Prosperity UK about protecting our environment outside the European Union

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Natural England Board members appointed

    The Secretary of State has appointed 5 members of the Board of Natural England.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • A water industry that works for everyone

    Environment Secretary Michael Gove set out his thoughts on the future of the water industry at this year's Water UK City Conference

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape future farming policy

    Reducing direct payments could free up £150 million for the environment and other public goods.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • CCTV in slaughterhouses: Legislation laid in Parliament

    CCTV to become mandatory in all slaughterhouses in England under new legislation laid in Parliament

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • A Brighter Future for Farming

    Secretary of State Michael Gove sets out the direction of travel for our farming industry at the NFU Farming Conference 2018

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Food and drink export sales soar in Brexit boost

    Overseas sales of UK food and drink continued to soar last year, with record exports of over £22 billion in 2017

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Third party puppy sales: Michael Gove launches call for evidence on ban

    A ban on third party puppy sales will be explored as part of a package of animal welfare reforms

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Food and Drink Sector Council meets for first time

    The new group will work together to boost skills, productivity and make the industry more competitive.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Crackdown on illegal waste and fishing activities

    Last year the Environment Agency successfully prosecuted 108 individuals and companies for waste and fishing offences in the North East.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Adaptation Sub-Committee of the Committee on Climate Change appointments

    New appointments to the Adaptation Sub-Committee of the Committee on Climate Change have been made.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Appointments to the Board of the Environment Agency

    Environment Secretary makes four new appointments to the Board

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Government's vision for a greener future launched

    Today the government has published its 25 Year Environment Plan.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New Northern Forest gets Government backing

    The Prime Minister has announced plans for a new Northern Forest as part of the Government's 25 Year Environment Plan

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Farming for the next generation

    Secretary of State Michael Gove sets out his vision on the future of our farming industry at the Oxford Farming Conference 2018

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • 30,000 respond to ivory consultation ban during Christmas week

    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.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Government proposals on puppy welfare

    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.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government