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Response to the Animal Sentience Committee views on animals as sentient beings in relation to the Glue Traps (Offences) Act 2022.
Presented to the House of Parliament pursuant to Section 3 of the Animal…
We’re seeking views on a potential exemption from biodiversity net gain (BNG) for certain residential developments on brownfield land.
Penalty notices issued for animal health and welfare offences in England.
List of penalty notices issued by enforcement authorities for animal…
The Environment Agency’s position on the use of nature-based solutions (NbS) to support sustainable water resources. Includes how they work, benefits and current evidence.
The Biodiverse Landscapes Fund (BLF) aims to protect and restore nature, tackle climate change and reduce poverty.
Response to the Animal Sentience Committee report on the restriction of lead in ammunition.
Authorisations by the Secretary of State to inform operators how to comply with these exemptions.
Consulting on reforms to the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966, including recognising the full veterinary team, modernising the regulator and regulating businesses.
First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government
How the government will deliver on the UK's 30by30 target on land in England.
A joint government statement pledging commitment to the Cali Fund, the globally relevant fund for sharing monetary benefits from the use of digital sequence information (DSI).
This plan sets out the UK's 20 international ambitions to help protect our plants and trees.
Sets out the biodiversity net gain (BNG) requirements for nationally significant infrastructure projects (NSIPs) where no national policy statement (NPS) has effect.
Sets out the biodiversity net gain (BNG) requirements for geological disposal nationally significant infrastructure projects (NSIPs).
Sets out the biodiversity net gain (BNG) requirements for energy nationally significant infrastructure projects (NSIPs).
Sets out the biodiversity net gain (BNG) requirements for road, rail and strategic rail freight interchange nationally significant infrastructure projects (NSIPs).
Sets out the biodiversity net gain (BNG) requirements for water resources nationally significant infrastructure projects (NSIPs).
Sets out the biodiversity net gain (BNG) requirements for airport nationally significant infrastructure projects (NSIPs).
Sets out the biodiversity net gain (BNG) requirements for port nationally significant infrastructure projects (NSIPs).
Sets out the biodiversity net gain (BNG) requirements for data centre nationally significant infrastructure projects (NSIPs).
Sets out the biodiversity net gain (BNG) requirements for waste water nationally significant infrastructure projects (NSIPs).
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