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Guidance on what BNG is and how it affects land managers, developers and local planning authorities.
Check for maintenance and downtime of the Rural Payments service over the next 4 weeks
Guidance for employers who want to put in place a cycle to work scheme.
Check the land details you have registered on the Rural Payments service.
How to get an export health certificate to export or move live animals and animal products from Great Britain to the EU, Northern Ireland or non-EU countries.
Find out when you need to do a flood risk assessment as part of your planning application, how to complete one and how it is processed.
You must identify and classify your waste before you send it for recycling or disposal. This makes sure you or anyone handling your waste deals with it properly.
What counts as a statutory nuisance and how councils can deal with complaints by issuing an abatement notice.
Check the transport companies and routes you can use to bring your pet cat, dog or ferret to England, Scotland or Wales.
Find out if you qualify for ESOS and how to comply.
Read the guidance to help you claim payment for Countryside Stewardship agreements that started before 2025, and for capital items.
How to apply for a Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) permit to move or trade endangered species.
Sign in to your Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) installer account to apply for vouchers and track the progress of your applications.
Standard rules and bespoke permits for using, treating, storing and disposing of waste. Check if you need a permit and find out how to apply.
Information on the UK government’s framework to create UK Sustainability Reporting Standards (UK SRS) by assessing and endorsing the global corporate reporting baseline of IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards.
How to carry out a flood risk assessment so that you can complete your planning application
Guidance for manufacturers, importers and distributors (including retailers).
Apply for funding for a vet to visit your farm to reduce endemic diseases and conditions, increase animal productivity and improve animal welfare.
Check if your import, export or re-export needs a permit or certificate under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).
Types of waste and the maximum amounts you can use in building projects, landscaping or drainage works under a U1 exemption.
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