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English Whisky has been granted protected status, becoming the newest member of the UK's recognised whisky family
Environment Secretary Angela Eagle addressed attendees at the NFU's Back British Farming Day 2026 reception.
Further arrests made as part of Environment Agency investigation, supported by Surrey Police and the South East Regional Organised Crime Unit
Environment Secretary visits Havant Thicket, England's first new reservoir in over 30 years as water resilience is a top government priority
New Environment Agency heat maps show where suspected waste crime is being reported, helping identify hotspots and target enforcement activity.
More than 22,000 tonnes of illegally dumped waste have now been removed from Oxfordshire site
New opt-in alerts will warn people when air pollution is high, or expected to be high, in their local area
Farmers across England will receive new support to help manage the impact of prolonged dry weather, including a £65 million funding boost, as the government steps up its response to the ongoing drought.
Arrests form part of Environment Agency ongoing investigations
42 waste sites were inspected, resulting in 17 permits suspended or revoked and over 30 criminal investigations triggered.
Neil Hornby, Chief Executive of Cefas (Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science) will take up the role of Natural England Chief Executive in Autumn 2026.
First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government
A new fund will open for applications in September, helping farmers work together to cut costs, strengthen their businesses and unlock new opportunities.
The Future of Rural England report sets out how to ensure government policy delivers for rural communities.
New measures will protect Dartmoor ponies and support those who keep them on the moor.
Waste criminals will face heftier fines as the government steps up its zero-tolerance approach to waste crime.
A single Lead Environmental Regulator will make decision-making easier for the Port of Tyne’s Clean Energy Park, unleashing growth across the North East and strengthening energy security
UK-Switzerland Free Trade Agreement to deliver new opportunities for UK food and drink exporters
Inquiry will assess how public services worked during the incident and the treatment of his family
Government sets out clear path to the international agreed target of protecting and improving 30% of land by 2030
Proposals for a new independent veterinary ombudsman to give pet owners stronger rights
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