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Seeking views on regulatory reforms to the environmental permitting framework for industrial emissions.
First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government
We're seeking views on the UK’s updated assessment of Good Environmental Status (GES) for UK Seas and the proposed objectives, targets and indicators to be used for the next 6-year cycle.
An updated assessment of the state of UK seas, and objectives, targets and indicators for progress towards good environmental status (GES).
We’re asking for views and evidence on implementing Part 4 of the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement on Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA).
This statement sets the direction of UK fisheries management.
We are seeking views on an ATRm for the UK REACH (registration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction of chemicals) regulation.
Seeking views on the fur market in Great Britain to help shape government policy in relation to the fur trade.
Response to the Animal Sentience Committee report on XL Bullies and the Dangerous Dogs Act.
Seeking views on our proposed approach to the fifth round of reporting under the Adaptation Reporting Power.
This is the first statutory report on the Joint Fisheries Statement (JFS), covering the period November 2022 to November 2025.
We're seeking evidence and insights on how to support and incentivise private sector investment in nature recovery.
Seeking views on proposed legislative changes to better protect certain species of wild birds in the UK.
Our next steps to tackle serious waste crime in England.
Seeking views on our vision for land use in England and how to deliver it. This consultation will inform the development of a land use framework.
The government’s expectations for how Natural England supports nature recovery, sustainable growth and effective environmental regulation.
The government’s expectations for how the Environment Agency supports environmental protection, growth, water reform and national resilience.
The government's summary of a proposal for a regulation amending relations on the simplification and strengthening of food and feed safety requirements.
Post-legislative assessment of the Agriculture Act 2020.
The government's summary of a proposed Regulation amending Regulation 2018/848 on certain production, labelling and certification rules and rules on trade.
Seeking views on proposed reforms to the WaterSure scheme, which caps water bills for low-income customers who have high essential water use.
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