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Sarah Mukherjee and Mark Suthern reappointed for twelve months
New rules mandating classification and price reporting for sheep carcases come into force, bringing sector in line with beef and pork
Mary-Ann Ochota appointed for a one-year term
Chance for public to have a say at local drop-ins later this month. Scheme will reduce flood risk and unlock potential for town centre regeneration
Bids must be able to demonstrate they have the capacity, experience, and knowledge to deliver a new national forest
New proposals to end the use of cages for laying hens and minimise pain during lamb castration and tail docking
Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds delivered a speech at the 2026 Oxford Farming Conference
Water companies legally required to produce pollution reduction plans for the first time, using detailed instructions published today
New EU Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing regulations come into force this week, and the UK Fish Export System will require the new information to be provided from this evening (8 January). This marks a signif…
Environment Secretary announces plans at Oxford Farming Conference focusing more support on smaller farms and those without an existing agreement to drive growth, secure a thriving future for the sector, and deliver high qua…
Thousands of fresh fish have been introduced to rivers, lakes and ponds in Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire by the Environment Agency.
'Wood You Believe It' wins ‘Institute for the Promotion of Teaching Science and Technology (IPST) Education Award' in 'Science Film Festival' 2025.
• The 21-kilometre ‘Mersey Valley Way’ is set to run from Stockport through Manchester to Trafford
2025 was landmark year of action on water, with biggest reforms in a decade.
The Environment Agency has successfully prosecuted a 61-year-old man for running an illegal waste operation without the necessary permits or exemptions.
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.
Paul Brannen appointed for a three-year term
£1m Agricultural and Business Property Reliefs threshold increased to £2.5m from April 2026 – allowing spouses or civil partners to pass on up to £5m in qualifying agricultural or business assets between them
The UK has secured bilateral fisheries agreements with Norway and the Faroe Islands for 2026, worth approximately £8 million in historic UK landing prices.
Dominic Allan given suspended sentence after admitting two offences of illegal waste activity on his land. He ignored instructions to stop and clear the waste.
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