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The government confirms a ban on plastic straws, stirrers, and cotton buds to slash plastic waste
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Garden on RHS showground highlights diversity and biosecurity as paramount to our future
31 schools in rural areas amongst the first to benefit
Environment Secretary Michael Gove announces grants will be made available over the next two years to green town and city spaces.
People in London and the South East of England urged to report sightings of Oak Processionary Moth (OPM) caterpillars.
The Asian Longhorn Beetle (ALB) has been eradicated in the UK following six years of trapping and surveillance work
UK global approach to tackling the threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) gets UN recognition.
The first progress report of the landmark 25 Year Environment Plan is published during the Year of Green Action.
Fifth annual Invasive Species Week promotes simple steps to stop the spread of invasive species which threaten Britain’s plants and animals
Environment Secretary opens fund for more than £6 million to redistribute surplus food
Environment Secretary Michael Gove delivers a speech on food waste at the V&A museum
Ben Elliot calls for an end to the 'moral and economic scandal' of food waste.
New 'Lucy's Law' legislation laid in Parliament to end puppy and kitten farming.
Christine Middlemiss, the UK Chief Veterinary Officer, has confirmed an outbreak of this equine disease in Devon
The UK Government launches a Call for Evidence on safeguarding biodiversity in the UK Overseas Territories.
The latest round of funding from the government's Darwin Initiative has been awarded to 32 new projects.
First round of funding awarded to redistribution organisations to substantially reduce food waste from businesses.
The government calls on nearly 300 organisations and individuals to pledge to significantly cut food waste ahead of a major gathering of key players.
Defra launches call for evidence on impact of Natural England’s decision to revoke three general licences for the management of certain wild birds.
A letter from Environment Secretary Michael Gove in response to Natural England Chairman Tony Juniper.
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