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Environment Secretary proposes a ban on ivory sales to help bring an end to elephant poaching
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Environment Secretary Michael Gove makes appointments to the National Park Authorities, the Broads Authority and an AONB Conservation Board.
Environment Secretary Michael Gove visits Northern Ireland to discuss the future of the food and farming industries outside the EU
Environment Secretary Michael Gove visits Aberdeen to discuss the future of the farming and fishing industries outside the EU
The UK has today become one of the first nations to commit to a landmark agreement to reduce emissions from appliances that play a major role in preventing global warming.
Environment Secretary Michael Gove has announced a series of measures to further strengthen animal welfare standards in England.
Plan includes an end to the sale of all new conventional petrol and diesel cars and vans by 2040 and a new Clean Air Fund
Secretary of State Michael Gove sets out his vision on the future of our natural environment
The Environment Secretary has set out how the government is protecting our oceans.
The Government has announced it will withdraw from the London Fisheries Convention.
The Environment Secretary visited Peterhead to speak with fishermen about the future of the UK's fishing industry.
Options open for consultation to reduce nitrogen dioxide in our towns and cities.
New Government Litter Strategy for England to curb littering with proposals for new enforcement, education and community engagement
The water retail market opened on April 1st will deliver benefits to the economy and water customers.
Environment Secretary announces new £1 million natural flood management competition, part of the government's drive to reduce flooding by using a range of innovative techniques.
Joanne Segars OBE has been appointed to the Environment Agency board.
Bridging payments secured for eligible farmers awaiting their full BPS payment for 2016
Andrea Leadsom set out her priorities for building world-leading food and farming industries at the National Farmers' Union Conference today.
New export figures reveal the growing demand for our food and drink.
Proposals include reducing the number of litters a breeder can produce without a licence to improve pet welfare standards
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