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Important marine habitats will be protected as harmful fishing activity proposed to be banned in 13 more Marine Protected Areas (MPAs)
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
A range of polluting single-use plastics will be banned from October 2023 following the Government's consultation
UK Chief Veterinary Officer has confirmed five cases of Seneca Valley Virus in pigs
Woodlands worth over £400m million annually in protecting communities from flooding, new research reveals
A consistent approach to sustainable drainage systems is set to be incorporated into new developments in England.
New Great Britain-wide strategy sets out five-year vision for plant health and biosecurity
Pioneering research set to curb harmful threats to marine biodiversity
Farming Minister Mark Spencer delivers a speech at the 2023 Oxford Farming Conference
Farmers urged to step up and take advantage of benefits of increased payments under new, fairer farming system
Christine Middlemiss made a Companion of the Order of the Bath (CB) for her services to the veterinary and farming sectors in the United Kingdom.
Unlimited fines and prison sentences for those felling trees without a licence to be introduced
£3 million capital fund opens for applications. Village halls in England will now be able to apply for grants to renovate vital community assets
The UK fishing industry will benefit from increased fishing opportunities in 2023 as the latest round of negotiations conclude.
Seven new appointments, including a new Chair, made to the Animal Welfare Committee.
Agreement reached by almost 200 countries at the UN biodiversity summit, COP15, in Canada.
Targets to protect our environment, clean up our air and rivers and boost nature have been published.
The UK will continue as Chair of the Global Ocean Alliance as it calls for more ambition to meet the 30by30 ocean pledge.
45,000 visas for seasonal workers to be available for horticulture businesses next year
Up to £29 million to help developing countries meet ‘30by30’ land target and new funding for conservation projects
Donor Joint Statement announced at biodiversity summit sets out billions from international community to protect and restore nature
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