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Charge extended to all retailers and increased to 10p to reduce plastic waste further from today (21 May).
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Seventh meeting between key fishing industry figures and government helps to cut EU red tape
Consultation on changes to the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) to support farmers through the agricultural transition period has been launched.
Forestry Commission at the helm of ambitious new commitments to tree planting to tackle the climate and biodiversity crises
New task force will consider reintroduction of species to help populations recover as part of the Nature Recovery Network
Environment Secretary George Eustice delivers speech at an online event hosted by The Wildlife Trusts
The pilot is due to start in October 2021
Environment Secretary makes landmark speech, outlining plans to protect and restore nature, tackle the climate and biodiversity crises and help deliver Net Zero by 2050.
Plans to treble tree planting rates by the end of this Parliament to be set out by the Environment Secretary in a speech this week
COP26 President-Designate Alok Sharma marked less than six months to go until the climate change summit this November, as Government Ministers travelled across the country to see how the UK is greening all parts of society.
Introduction of the Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill as part of the Government's Action Plan for Animal Welfare
Second part of review examines the effectiveness of current legislation based on the safety and regulation of reservoirs
Minister Prentis delivers the keynote speech at the Shellfish Association of Great Britain's annual conference.
UK launches first ever action plan to improve the welfare and conservation of animals at home and abroad
New legal duties on water companies and government will be included in the Environment Bill to reduce sewage discharged into waterways
Chair, Deputy Chair and five new members appointed to the board of the Sea Fish Industry Authority
More trees in urban areas will help support people’s health and wellbeing as well as wider environmental benefits, as we build back greener from the pandemic.
Taskforce will investigate and draw up action to tackle these crimes.
Major shake-up of England’s bin collections to make it easier for millions of households to recycle and reduce costs for taxpayers.
Charge extended to all businesses in bid to ramp up war on plastic waste.
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