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Guidance for local authorities on licensing and enforcement responsibilities for privately kept primates.
For 2026, the UK has a quota allocation of 553 tonnes for the North Atlantic albacore (Thunnus alalunga) stock (ALB/AN05N), which may be taken in UK or EU waters. The 553 tonnes includes an amount set aside for bycatch by th…
How the Environment Agency carries out government policy for groundwater and adopts a risk-based approach where legislation allows.
Standard rules for the treatment of waste to produce soil, soil substitutes and aggregate.
How to assess a planning application when there are great crested newts on or near a proposed development site.
Quality and labelling rules for growing, packing, distributing, importing and selling fresh fruit and vegetables.
Smart meters put consumers in control of their energy use, allowing them to adopt energy efficiency measures that can help save money on their energy bills and offset price increases.
Find out how to apply for the Woodland Creation Planning Grant (WCPG) to support your development of a proposal to create woodland.
How the Environment Agency and Natural Resources Wales complete the annual Environmental Performance Assessment (EPA) of water and sewerage companies in England and Wales.
A list of all F gases and their global warming potentials.
Tell the Rural Payments Agency (RPA) you have complied or expect to comply with the terms of your SFI agreement for the year.
The Heat Network Efficiency Scheme supports performance improvements to existing district heating or communal heating projects.
What you must do to avoid harming bats and when you’ll need a licence.
Information on the rules, regulations and restrictions for bass fishing from 1 January 2026,
When you can get permission or a licence to trap crayfish in England. How to apply and rules to follow.
Get help with animals, disease and byproducts from APHA Field Services Scotland.
Use this service to find out the rules, and the pest or disease risks for importing plants, plant products or seeds to Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) for commercial use.
What you must do to manage odour when you apply for, change (vary) or hold an environmental permit.
T4 exemption allows you to treat waste to reduce its volume for transport to another site for reuse, recycling or to make handling easier.
Find out about eligibility and requirements for the stone wall restoration item.
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