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Ministers continue fight against plastic waste to protect natural environments and marine wildlife.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
The UK signs first fisheries agreement since leaving the EU and first as an independent coastal state.
UK beef to be served on US plates for first time in over 20 years, with first exports commencing from a Northern Irish facility.
Environment Secretary George Eustice outlines the UK's vision for tackling biodiversity loss at home and abroad.
First four businesses are now officially listed as eligible to export UK beef to the USA.
Natural England has published licenses for areas that will undertake badger control operations in England this autumn.
The single-use carrier bag charge will be extended to all retailers and increased to 10p from April 2021 to further protect our oceans from plastic waste.
The Government sets out how it will underpin key environmental commitments with legally binding targets, including for air quality, water, waste and biodiversity.
The successful candidate will oversee the work of the new Office for Environmental Protection.
Latest data shows a 59% drop in plastic carrier bag sales in the last year alone in main supermarkets, with charities receiving nearly £180 million since 2015.
Plans to reduce administrative burdens for farmers to enable them to focus on delivering environmental outcomes and transitioning to the new ELM scheme
Environment Secretary George Eustice has set out his vision for a green recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.
Letter from the Environment Secretary to the Natural Infrastructure Commission about the government’s policies on future flood and coastal erosion risk.
336,000 properties in England better protected from flooding by 2027 with record £5.2 billion investment
The Commission represents farmers, retailers and consumers in the UK, advising Government on trade policies to adopt to secure opportunities for UK farmers
Government gives green light for expansion of Suffolk Coast and Heaths AONB.
A fund of up to £40 million will create jobs in nature recovery and conservation.
George Eustice’s address at the COP26 Business Leaders Event hosted the Council for Sustainable Business.
Three new Non-Executive Commissioners to the Forestry Commission have been appointed
Review recommends introduction of Highly Protected Marine Areas as essential for marine protection and recovery.
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