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Farmers will have additional time to complete their Countryside Stewardship 2024 applications as long as applications were started by Friday 15 September.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
New legislation to be introduced through the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill
Government backs calls to help customers buy British when they shop online.
The amendment, which will be tabled in Parliament today will crack down on animal torture content online.
Government announces plan that will unblock housebuilding to deliver homes for local communities while protecting the environment.
Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) 2023 will accept applications from 18 September.
Appointments have been made to England's National Park Authorities and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty Conservation Boards.
Robert Wilson’s second term as a board member will run until December 2026.
The 2024 Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier agreement application deadline has been extended until the 15th September.
Action to improve the River Deben discussed at roundtable, part of a series of local meetings following government’s Plan for Water
New £2.5 million tree planting fund to enable local authorities to create green spaces and connect communities with nature as a reminder of the Coronation
Single Malt Welsh Whisky was successfully registered under the UK Geographical Indication (UKGI) scheme today.
Former Food Standards Agency chair is appointed to key role.
On 19th July 2023, the Environment Secretary Thérèse Coffey gave a speech at the Summer Stakeholder Reception held at the Mappin Pavilion at ZSL, where she discussed delivering the goals of the 25 Year Environment Plan.
Third National Adaptation Programme outlines how government will protect infrastructure, promote a greener economy and ensure resilient food production.
New measures will support thriving fishing industry.
New laws will scrap the cap on civil penalties and significantly broaden their scope to target a much wider range of environmental offences
Maximum on-the-spot fines for litter, graffiti and fly-tipping to increase under PM’s Anti-Social Behaviour Action Plan
Nick Joicey appointed as a new second Permanent Secretary at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Government launches new multi-million pound fund to create and restore wildlife-rich habitats.
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