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Animal welfare to be enhanced with launch of the Animal Sentience Committee and consultation on penalty notices
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
An update on the government’s progress on animal welfare.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Environment Agency Chief Executive John Curtin chaired the latest National Drought Group meeting on 24 May.
New legislation comes into force to allow movement of large oak trees within operational zones and boundaries in place to help manage Oak Processionary Moth.
Plans are announced in response to independent Rock Review to support tenant farmers at the heart of the rural economy.
Code will protect animals and habitats and help people enjoy England's coast responsibly.
Hippopotamus, walrus, narwhal, killer whale and sperm whale set to be protected under Ivory Act extension
Grant will boost England’s tree seed production
Plans to strip out retained EU red tape to give our wine industry the freedom to flourish
Natural England has appointed new chairs for two of its committees.
Farmers and landowners will receive funding and support for projects to protect and restore thousands of acres of the English landscape.
A recently completed restoration project in Yorkshire will improve habitat and bring a boost to water quality in Calderdale’s rivers.
An extra £2.35 million has been announced to improve the UK’s research capacity and capability around vector-borne disease.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak writes open letter to British farmers ahead of the Fork to Farm Food Summit at Downing Street.
Prime Minister sets out new support for farmers to strengthen food security and grow the economy
£2 million has been awarded to projects investigating the best ways to boost tree numbers outside woodlands
Oak processionary moth enters greatest risk period as caterpillars emerge between June and August
Route will create an amazing 208 mile trail from Bridlington to Bamburgh in Northumberland – the longest stretch of the Coast Path to be opened in England
A new section of the King Charles III England Coast Path is opening between Tarleton Locks, in Preston and Pier Head Ferry Terminal, in Liverpool.
£3 million invested in the Global Fertiliser Challenge to fund new research to develop alternative fertilisers to boost sustainability and productivity
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