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Simpler Recycling to end years of confusion and deliver consistent collections
The government has launched a competition to help deliver a second new national forest, as search begins for a location for a third
New Producer Responsibility Organisation to work with PackUK to help shape the future of new packaging scheme
Seven Sisters is one of the country’s most treasured landscapes
Marian Spain’s retirement follows a career in environmental conservation and nature restoration spanning more than four decades
Legally binding guidance gives councils powers to clamp down on litter louts.
Consumers are set to benefit from more home-grown clean energy, with an increased number of renewable projects to be enabled on the public forest estate
New government guidance outlines how offenders’ vehicles should be searched, seized and destroyed
Dawn arrests in Cornish town as part of Environment Agency investigation.
• UK hosted nature summit ends with agreement of a Business & Biodiversity Assessment to shape private sector action on nature
Natural England has approved the release of beavers at two projects in South West England.
The new Chair will continue to drive the Forestry Commission’s efforts to protect and expand England's trees, woodlands and forests for future generations
New funding to protect the ocean and support communities most affected by climate change
Sir Andrew Steer named as Chair of the Board of Trustees
• New homes to be built while nature is recovered at scale as the Planning and Infrastructure Bill receives Royal Assent
Border Force seizes over 250 endangered species and illegal wildlife products as part of an intensive international operation to target criminal networks.
• For first time UK government and all our Overseas Territories unite behind a joint ambitious and actionable biodiversity strategy
UK accelerates global leadership on nature at COP30
• Results of multi-million pound conservation programme revealed for first time – showing supported over 150 species including rare mammals and insects
Bill for recycling waste electricals to shift towards online marketplaces to create a level playing field for UK retailers
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