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Plans to treble tree planting rates by the end of this Parliament to be set out by the Environment Secretary in a speech this week
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
UK launches first ever action plan to improve the welfare and conservation of animals at home and abroad
Taskforce will investigate and draw up action to tackle these crimes.
Major shake-up of England’s bin collections to make it easier for millions of households to recycle and reduce costs for taxpayers.
A campaign has been launched by the Seal Alliance and government to help protect seals from human disturbance ahead of Easter weekend.
Government has extended the current provisional determination of UK fishing opportunities until 14 April.
Changes to transform the waste and resources sector move a step closer.
Details of the pilot of the Sustainable Farming Incentive published
Five legally binding principles will guide future policymaking to protect the environment.
Expanded Seafood Response Fund for the UK’s seafood and aquaculture sectors.
Speaking at the NFU conference 2021, Environment Secretary George Eustice, sets out the UK Government's approach for future agriculture policy now that the UK has left the EU.
Environment Secretary, George Eustice, delivers a speech at the NFU Conference 2021 in which he further sets out his approach for future agriculture policy.
Defra launches three-week consultation to determine details of the new interim licensing regime ahead of 2021 release of gamebirds on and around protected sites.
George Eustice virtually met with constituents and healthcare workers helping to save lives and protect the NHS as government nears vaccine milestone.
A new seafood taskforce, chaired by UK Government Minister for Scotland David Duguid, met for the first time today to solve ongoing problems with exports.
Environment Secretary George Eustice answered an urgent question in the House of Commons about the EU's restrictions on the trade in live bivalve molluscs.
Environment Secretary George Eustice welcomes knowledge and experience of three appointees.
Plans include insurance payments for flood-hit properties to build back better and discounted premiums for flood resilient homes
Legislation will be brought forward to prevent the burning of heather and other vegetation on protected blanket bog habitats.
The government has launched a consultation on measures to reach bovine TB-free status in England by 2038
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