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• Environment Secretary Steve Reed has brought business leaders and investors together to scale up private investment in nature
Find out about the latest bird flu situation in England and guidance for bird keepers and the public.
Defra Secretary of State Steve Reed addressed the National Trust's 130th Anniversary Dinner on Tuesday 10 June
Record levels of badger vaccination as part of new approach to move towards non-lethal disease control
• Bill to be introduced by end of year to enable ratification of the treaty
Grants to ensure more than 19,000 tonnes of surplus food will be redistributed to homeless shelters, food banks and charities across the country
Government proposals to ban bottom trawling in more vulnerable marine habitats aim to protect important and rare underwater life.
The latest round of the Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS) in now open, supporting projects that strengthen England’s seafood sector and support economic growth while enhancing nature recovery.
Government bans unfair bonuses for water companies that don't meet high standards
New review aims to support fairer, more profitable deals for farmers.
Expert group told England has now experienced driest March, April and May since 1893.
Fully funded expert-led studies to assess water security on farms open for applications.
Delivering on the government’s Plan for Change, proposals will introduce a simplified approach benefitting poorer communities and speeding up project delivery
World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) downgrades UK’s BSE risk rating to negligible
In advance of a new SPS agreement with EU, fruit and veg imports will require no fees or border checks - saving businesses time and money
Changes introduced to cattle identification, registration, and reporting for cattle in England.
Under the Government’s Plan for Change, move will stop the flood of litter on to nation’s streets and protect young people from getting hooked on nicotine
Eighth Kings Series National Nature Reserve to be announced
Peter Unwin CB named as new Deputy Chair of the government’s statutory advisor on nature
New reservoirs will supply three quarters of a million homes and unlock the building of tens of thousands more as part of the Plan for Change
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