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The government has announced plans for a deposit return scheme to crack down on plastic pollution.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Environment Secretary Michael Gove spoke today at Prosperity UK about protecting our environment outside the European Union
The Secretary of State has appointed 5 members of the Board of Natural England.
Environment Secretary Michael Gove set out his thoughts on the future of the water industry at this year's Water UK City Conference
Reducing direct payments could free up £150 million for the environment and other public goods.
CCTV to become mandatory in all slaughterhouses in England under new legislation laid in Parliament
Secretary of State Michael Gove sets out the direction of travel for our farming industry at the NFU Farming Conference 2018
Overseas sales of UK food and drink continued to soar last year, with record exports of over £22 billion in 2017
A ban on third party puppy sales will be explored as part of a package of animal welfare reforms
The new group will work together to boost skills, productivity and make the industry more competitive.
Last year the Environment Agency successfully prosecuted 108 individuals and companies for waste and fishing offences in the North East.
New appointments to the Adaptation Sub-Committee of the Committee on Climate Change have been made.
Environment Secretary makes four new appointments to the Board
Today the government has published its 25 Year Environment Plan.
The Prime Minister has announced plans for a new Northern Forest as part of the Government's 25 Year Environment Plan
Secretary of State Michael Gove sets out his vision on the future of our farming industry at the Oxford Farming Conference 2018
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.
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.
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.
Hilary Florek has been confirmed as the new Chair of the Marine Management Organisation.
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