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From Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for the Environment
  • Environment Minister speaks at the UN Climate Change Conference

    On Saturday 11 November Environment Minister Thérèse Coffey gave a speech at the UN Climate Change Conference in Bonn, Germany.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Bright future for Forestry Commission in England

    The Environment Minister has announced new arrangements for the Forestry Commission in England.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK to host global conference to crack down on wildlife crime

    Ministers, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and affected countries work together to stamp out wildlife crime at the 2018 Illegal Wildlife Trade Conference.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Views sought on reward and return schemes for drinks containers

    Environment Secretary Michael Gove has launched a call for evidence on how the littering of plastic, metal and glass drinks containers could be reduced

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New steps to tackle littering announced

    Maximum litter fines are to almost double to £150 from April next year as well as new fines introduced for owners of vehicles from which litter is thrown

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK takes world stage in fight against marine plastic

    Today Environment Minister Thérèse Coffey is at the Our Ocean conference in Malta.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New fund launched to reduce litter through innovative projects

    Local communities urged to get 'smart' on tackling litter with launch of the new Government Litter Innovation Fund

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Plan for roadside NO2 concentrations published

    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

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • £10m fund to restore peatland opens for applications

    Applications are being welcomed to fund peatland restoration across England

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • £13 million fund to increase England's woodland

    The next round of the Woodland Creation grant has been confirmed.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Schemes across the country to receive £15 million of natural flood management funding

    Floods minister announces which projects around the country have been allocated funding for natural flood defences, part of the government’s drive to roll out innovative techniques to reduce flood risk.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Minister celebrates world-class forest research

    The UK continues to lead the way in research to protect our woodlands and tackle tree pests and diseases.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • UK takes centre stage in global marine protection

    Today the UK and Ireland co-hosted the annual meeting of OSPAR to protect the marine environment.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Ozone air pollution alert

    High ozone levels have been reported in a number of sites today

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New air quality plan published for consultation

    Options open for consultation to reduce nitrogen dioxide in our towns and cities.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New £10 million fund to restore peatland

    A £10 million fund will help protect and restore England's iconic peatlands

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • New water choice for English businesses

    The water retail market opened on April 1st will deliver benefits to the economy and water customers.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Air Quality Grant programme 2016 to 2017

    Successful local authorities will be awarded a share of £3.7m under this year’s Air Quality Grant scheme

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Environment Agency makes board appointment

    Richard Macdonald appointed as Deputy Chairman of the Environment Agency

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • £4m to boost tourist trails in Cumbria after floods

    Funding will help Lake District National Park launch 18-month project to repair and improve the county's much loved walking routes.

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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government