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Five simple actions you can take to help make our environment more friendly for bees, butterflies, moths and other insect pollinators.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
A new flood protection plan to protect Cumbrian communities for generations has been presented by Floods Minister Rory Stewart today (30 June).
A new business engagement inter-ministerial group bringing together ministers from across government has been established.
The Rural Payments Agency (RPA) has set out what it is now doing to resolve remaining queries for 2015 Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) payments.
Urban renewal expert appointed to the Board of the Environment Agency as natural environment lead.
Delegates have until 17 June to register for the Government Chemist conference, featuring the Government Chief Scientific Adviser Sir Mark Walport
Environment Secretary Elizabeth Truss will meet with UK farmers and banking experts today to make the best use of available EU funding.
Thousands of acres of South Pennines moorland and peat bogs to be better protected as a new EU-funded restoration project gets underway.
Beef farming and Devon’s beef industry could be under threat if the UK left the EU, Environment Secretary Elizabeth Truss warned today.
Sheep farming and the British lamb industry would be under threat if the UK left the European Union, Environment Secretary Elizabeth Truss warned today.
Northern Ireland exports face an uncertain future outside the European Union
Four Chairs of the Regional Flood and Coastal Committee (RFCC) have had their appointments extended
The Prince of Wales joins experts from around the world to discuss how best to prevent antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in animals and humans.
New powers given to local councils to punish fly-tippers
Environment Secretary Elizabeth Truss meets Scotch whisky industry leaders on the importance of EU membership for Britain’s biggest food and drink export.
The Government Chief Scientific Adviser will present on his 2015 annual report, Forensic Science and beyond: authenticity, provenance and assurance
The programme of speakers at the 2016 Government Chemist Conference is announced
Environment Minister Rory Stewart encourages everyone to visit their nearest National Park or public woodland this Bank Holiday weekend.
£330 million of UK cheese exports headed to the EU market in 2015
85% of all UK shellfish exports headed for European shores in 2015, generating millions for the UK economy.
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