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Expansion of a protected area in the Isles of Scilly.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Seasonal workers arriving in England to carry out vital work on farms ahead of Christmas will now be able to work as soon as they arrive in the country.
The new measures are part of the government's 25 Year Environment Plan.
Government Chief Vet urges the public to think twice before buying a new pet this Christmas and to thoroughly research sellers
Key updates for plant and products exports before the end of the transition period.
Consumers and antique industry advised to check latest CITES guidance ahead of 1 January 2021
Transformative legislation setting out how farmers and land managers in England will be rewarded in future with public money for “public goods” passes into law
This bilateral arrangement follows agreement with Greenland earlier this week.
Legislation will make it illegal for larger businesses to use products unless they comply with local laws to protect natural areas.
Memorandum of Understanding follows recent agreements with Norway and the Faroe Islands
Flood and Coastal Resilience Innovation Programme will help communities improve resilience to flooding and coastal change
New general licences issued ahead of them coming into force on 1 January 2021.
England-wide action for nature: Natural England brings government, conservationists, businesses, farmers and landowners together to drive forward the delivery of an England-wide network for nature.
Review led by former chair of ABI Amanda Blanc recommends greater protection for at-risk communities.
Consultation launched on how to cut ammonia emissions from the use of solid urea fertilisers to better protect human health and the environment
Honey bees contribute directly to local food production and make an important contribution, through pollination, to crop production and the wider environment.
The landmark and world-leading legislation which will transform how we protect and enhance our environment has returned to Parliament.
Liz Truss to extend Trade and Agriculture Commission and put it on statutory footing
Defra has concluded its review into how gamebird releases on or near European protected sites are managed.
The UK signs second fisheries agreement since leaving the EU, following earlier successful agreement with Norway.
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