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The Colorado beetle, a major threat to potato crops, was found in Kent in 2023
Border Force seizes over 250 endangered species and illegal wildlife products as part of an intensive international operation to target criminal networks.
Agreements between the UK, EU, Norway and other coastal states secure access to over 80 stocks for British fishing industry
Consultation launched to review contract practices in the combinable crops sector, building on Fair Dealing reforms in dairy, pigs, eggs and fresh produce sectors.
Cutting-edge technology being used to help prepare for future droughts
Puppy smuggling bill (Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill) receives Royal Assent.
New plan sets course for cleaner rivers and air, as well as more nature and wildlife in England
• For first time UK government and all our Overseas Territories unite behind a joint ambitious and actionable biodiversity strategy
Reforms announced at Autumn Budget 2024 will help raise money to fix the public finances while protecting small family farms from unfairly high inheritance tax.
392 bathing waters in England are rated ‘Excellent’ or ‘Good’, demonstrating the impact of designation, regulation and partnership working
UK accelerates global leadership on nature at COP30
Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds delivered a keynote speech at the 2025 CLA Rural Business Conference
Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds delivered a keynote speech at the 2025 Food and Drink Federation Investment Summit 2025
EA warns of ongoing river flooding risk despite reduced weather warnings
Environment Agency urges water companies to speed up fixing of leaks
New law will ban the supply and sale of wet wipes containing plastic in England
New report shows total quantity of antibiotics sold for livestock remains at the lowest level to date.
Minister Hardy answers an Urgent Question on waste crime.
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