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Rod fishing byelaws are rules and regulations explaining who can fish, where, when and what fish you can take in England.
Planning practice guidance on biodiversity net gain. Biodiversity net gain is a way of creating and improving biodiversity by requiring development to have a positive impact (‘net gain’) on biodiversity.
How UK organisations that supply or import packaging should comply with extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging.
How the UK's vital industries will continue to be serviced during critical fuel shortages.
Official Veterinarians (OVs) and Food Competent Certifying Officers (FCCOs) in England, Scotland and Wales: register or sign in to EHC online to certify export health certificates.
Funding for local authorities to deliver energy performance and low carbon heating upgrades to low-income homes in England.
Workplace recycling in England changed on 31 March 2025. Guidance for all businesses, charities and public sector organisations on separating recyclable waste.
Find contact numbers and email addresses for the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA).
How to meet the general binding rules if your septic tank or small sewage treatment plant releases (discharges) waste water to the ground.
The visibility of the new crescent moon for March 2026.
Read the guidance to help you make your claim for payment using the Rural Payments service or a claim form.
When you need an environmental permit to discharge liquid effluent or waste water to surface water or the ground, and how to apply.
How councils deal with complaints about smoke from premises that's a statutory nuisance, smoke that's exempt and how smoke can be assessed.
Check if you need to apply for an environmental permit, formerly known as a flood defence consent, and get the forms you need.
A guide to the types of development that will be exempt from the mandatory biodiversity net gain (BNG) requirements.
Technical guidance on how to assess and classify waste.
Use this service to apply for certificates and inspections if you export plants from England and Wales.
A closed FETF grant for help to buy items that improve productivity, manage slurry and improve animal health and welfare.
Find out when and how to apply for CSHT funding from 2025 and how to manage your agreement.
Guidance on what BNG is and how it affects land managers, developers and local planning authorities.
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