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From Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for the Environment
  • Humane trapping standards: Consultation response

    A response to the consultation held on implementing improved international humane trapping standards published by the government

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Government publishes updated plan to tackle climate change

    The government has updated the National Adaptation Programme (NAP) and remains committed to tackling the effects of a changing climate on the UK.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Expansion of wildlife protection sites in Essex

    The designations in the estuaries of the Crouch and Roach in Essex have been expanded to include new land – increasing protections for wildlife.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Milestone for managing seas in South of England reached

    Government adopts new framework for marine activities around the south coast of England

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Commonwealth countries unite to tackle ocean plastic pollution

    Countries across the Commonwealth meet to discuss next steps in tackling plastic entering the marine environment.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Red diesel call for evidence roundtable held with industry leaders

    Environment and Treasury Ministers met with industry representatives to discuss the call for evidence on red diesel.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK publishes latest results in tackling global climate change

    2018 International Climate Finance results show the impact of UK investments in tackling climate change and protecting vulnerable people.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Ivory ban could protect hippos, walruses and narwhals

    A consultation on extending the scope of the Ivory Bill to protect hippos, walruses and narwhals from the trade in ivory has been announced by the government.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New cash to fight the illegal wildlife trade

    Environment Secretary Michael Gove has announced £4.5 million of new funding through the Illegal Wildlife Trade Challenge Fund to tackle the criminals trafficking endangered species.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Grants for Peatlands Restoration

    England's iconic peatlands will benefit from new government funds with an area the size of 10,000 football pitches to be restored to peat forming condition

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Government launches microplastics research to protect oceans

    The Government has pledged £200,000 to the University of Plymouth to research how sources of microplastics enter the UK's oceans.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK pledges protection for corals

    The UK has officially joined the Coral Reef Life Declaration, committing to safeguarding coral reefs.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Forensics network develops better detection methods

    The African Wildlife Forensics Network is helping to increase prosecutions of illicit traders and poachers whilst delivering a legacy for British Government funding.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New requirements for farmers to improve environment for all

    New rules are now in force which will protect the water environment and save farmers money.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Government crackdown on litter louts

    Councils will have the power to almost double on-the-spot fines for litter louts from today, Environment Minister Thérèse Coffey has announced.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Cleanest lorries will pay less to use UK roads

    Haulage firms will benefit from a cheaper fee if they use less polluting lorries in plans to improve air quality across the UK.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Flood scheme boost with £36m of funding

    Communities across England will benefit from enhanced flood protection

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • £260 million of clean air funding launched by government

    A £220 million Clean Air Fund to tackle roadside emissions is part of a £260 million plus package to improve air quality.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New funding scheme to improve lakes and rivers in England

    A new £27 million scheme is open for applicants to help improve the country's waterways

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Humane trapping standards: Consultation starts

    A consultation on implementation of the Agreement on International Humane Trapping Standards in the UK has started and views are now being sought.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government