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Protecting Scotland's fishing rights is a key UK priority as £37 million in funding for the industry is announced
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Michael Gove today announced a strengthening of the law and new money to ensure the UK’s fishing industry prospers as we become an independent coastal state.
No threat to human health or food safety
Just under £10 million Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund investment will support even more people to get value from smart local energy systems.
The tree pest eight-toothed spruce bark beetle (Ips typographus) has been discovered in Kent
Plans for the second phase of the Leeds Flood Alleviation Scheme have been put forward.
A new agreement to export British sheep meat to India was announced today.
Two thirds of 2018 BPS payments made in the first day of the payment window
Community groups can bid for funds to establish a new pocket park or refurbish an existing park.
Final 12 month checks have been carried out by the Coal Authority on a new pipeline that keeps river free from polluted mine water.
UK to lead the world in development of sustainable packaging thanks to new government funding.
The importance of soil health for both productive farming and a healthy environment has been brought home today on World Soil Day (5 December).
Letter from Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs to Lynx UK Trust about lynx reintroduction in Kielder Forest, Northumberland.
David Peattie, CEO of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, has today announced that Lawrie Haynes has been appointed Chair Designate of the NDA subsidiary, Magnox Ltd.
The government is consulting on mandating biodiversity net gain in development to ensure habitats are protected and enhanced for the future.
The UK Minister of State for the Commonwealth and the United Nations, Lord (Tariq) Ahmad of Wimbledon, visited Kenya from 26 to 27 November 2018.
Forestry Minister David Rutley has planted the first government-funded tree of the Northern Forest.
Defra joins forces with Keep Britain Tidy to launch the ‘Keep it, Bin it’ campaign
As Storm Diana hits Britain, the Environment Agency and National Fire Chiefs Council are urging the public to avoid life-endangering risks such as driving through flood water, taking ‘storm selfies’ and wave watching, which …
The Environment Agency and British Red Cross research shows that young people most at risk in a flood
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