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Residents across the North East of England are benefiting from investment to reduce sewage spills and clean up the environment.
Food redistribution charities can submit applications for grants starting at £20,000
Reforms to modernise bathing waters could see swimmers enjoying cleaner water and flexible seasons, as government states plans to bolster bathing water rules.
The Environment Agency-led day of action caught multiple waste criminals in the act
More than 50,000 farm businesses are benefitting from farming schemes and more money is being spent through the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) than ever
The Welsh and UK Government have today announced a new £1 million joint research initiative to tackle water quality issues in the River Wye.
Water Minister Emma Hardy visits the £35 million expansion of the Saltford Water Recycling Plant which will support economic and residential growth in Bath
Tracked machines, drones and robot dogs are among the suite of tools defence scientists are working on with pioneers from industry and academia.
Environment Secretary Steve Reed will today (Monday 10 March) set out government ambition to end sewage discharged into Windermere
Import ban introduced to prevent the spread of foot and mouth disease.
Three defendants have been fined for their involvement in illegal waste activity in Northamptonshire, following an investigation by the Environment Agency.
Expert-led review published to boost public awareness about air quality.
Rural communities are set to benefit from up to £38 million in funding.
The UK welcomes the positive conclusion to negotiations at the resumed meeting of CBD COP16, which saw the international community make progress towards halting and reversing nature loss by 2030
Government to allow reintroduction of beavers into the wild after centuries of absence in a huge boost for nature conservation
New vision by government to deliver on its Plan for Change by increasing timber use in construction and boosting economic growth.
Commitments set out during conference as COP16 negotiations resume in Rome on delivering global nature goals
Reappointments confirmed by Defra
The government is increasing payment rates for those in existing Higher Level Stewardship and confirming the ELM standalone Capital Grants offer worth £45m in 2025/26 will re-open in the summer.
Environment Secretary to announce reform package to boost farmers’ profitability as part of the Plan for Change
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