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Following tough action by the Environment Agency, water companies have paid a record £8.5 million into projects to restore rivers, wildlife and habitats. This money will be reinvested directly where damage has occurred. Find out more:

Following tough action by the Environment Agency, water companies have paid a record £8.5 million into projects to restore rivers, wildlife and habitats. This money will be reinvested directly where damage has occurred. Find out more:

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£30m to create and restore wildlife-rich habitats across England’s National Parks and National Landscapes 🌿 This new funding could benefit hedgehogs, bees, butterflies and more! Find out more:

£30m to create and restore wildlife-rich habitats across England’s National Parks and National Landscapes 🌿 This new funding could benefit hedgehogs, bees, butterflies and more! Find out more:

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We're proposing tough, swift penalties to clamp down on water companies harming the environment. These will allow quick action without lengthy investigations. We're taking action to clean up our rivers, lakes and seas. Have your say:

We're proposing tough, swift penalties to clamp down on water companies harming the environment. These will allow quick action without lengthy investigations. We're taking action to clean up our rivers, lakes and seas. Have your say:

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BREAKING: 81 criminal investigations launched into water companies under Government crackdown🚨 Read more:

BREAKING: 81 criminal investigations launched into water companies under Government crackdown🚨 Read more:

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Polluting water bosses face up to two years in prison under new powers in force today. Promise made. Promise delivered. Read more:

Polluting water bosses face up to two years in prison under new powers in force today. Promise made. Promise delivered. Read more:

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Taking decisive action. From 1 June, the sale and supply of single-use vapes will be illegal. This will stop the flood of litter onto the nation’s streets and and build a more circular economy. Read more:

Taking decisive action. From 1 June, the sale and supply of single-use vapes will be illegal. This will stop the flood of litter onto the nation’s streets and and build a more circular economy. Read more:

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We’ve just published our Animal Welfare Strategy – the biggest animal welfare reforms in a generation. We're putting an end to puppy smuggling, consulting on a ban on electric shock collars, and phasing out colony cages for hens.

We’ve just published our Animal Welfare Strategy – the biggest animal welfare reforms in a generation. We're putting an end to puppy smuggling, consulting on a ban on electric shock collars, and phasing out colony cages for hens.

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This Government is saving thousands of miles of paths and bridleways. Read more: #AccessToNature #BoxingDay

This Government is saving thousands of miles of paths and bridleways. Read more: #AccessToNature #BoxingDay

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21,000 new homes in North Sussex can now go ahead following an agreement between Natural England, Environment Agency and Southern Water. This win-win approach will unlock growth, while protecting and restoring the natural world we all depend on. Find out more:

21,000 new homes in North Sussex can now go ahead following an agreement between Natural England, Environment Agency and Southern Water. This win-win approach will unlock growth, while protecting and restoring the natural world we all depend on. Find out more:

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We're seizing the day and backing British fishing. 🇬🇧 Making most of our freedoms 🐟 Fishing communities and sustainability key 💰 Cash boost for infrastructure Read more:

We're seizing the day and backing British fishing. 🇬🇧 Making most of our freedoms 🐟 Fishing communities and sustainability key 💰 Cash boost for infrastructure Read more:

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A year after we launched our #EnvironmentalImprovementPlan, we’re accelerating nature recovery with four new actions to protect land and sea 🌍 Included is permanent protection for sandeels, a vital food source for seabirds like #puffins. Read more:

A year after we launched our #EnvironmentalImprovementPlan, we’re accelerating nature recovery with four new actions to protect land and sea 🌍 Included is permanent protection for sandeels, a vital food source for seabirds like #puffins. Read more:

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The Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Act is now law. This bans exports of live animals for slaughter from GB and ends these unnecessary and stressful journeys. 🚫 Find out more:

The Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Act is now law. This bans exports of live animals for slaughter from GB and ends these unnecessary and stressful journeys. 🚫 Find out more:

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BREAKING: Following talks with water bosses, the Secretary of State Steve Reed sets out his first steps for cleaning up our rivers, lakes and seas.

BREAKING: Following talks with water bosses, the Secretary of State Steve Reed sets out his first steps for cleaning up our rivers, lakes and seas.

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Today, we’ve set out our #PlanforWater to achieve cleaner, more plentiful water for people and nature. 💧 Commitments cover: 🏗️ increased investment in infrastructure 🚫 stronger regulation 🏞️ tougher enforcement for polluters Read more:

Today, we’ve set out our #PlanforWater to achieve cleaner, more plentiful water for people and nature. 💧 Commitments cover: 🏗️ increased investment in infrastructure 🚫 stronger regulation 🏞️ tougher enforcement for polluters Read more:

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Thank you to all those in the food sector. You are the unsung heroes over Christmas, working tirelessly to put delicious food onto our plates.

Thank you to all those in the food sector. You are the unsung heroes over Christmas, working tirelessly to put delicious food onto our plates.

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BREAKING: The new Government is cracking down on polluting water bosses.

BREAKING: The new Government is cracking down on polluting water bosses.

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There are 13 newly designated bathing sites across the country – but how does a body of water become designated in the first place? Find out more:

There are 13 newly designated bathing sites across the country – but how does a body of water become designated in the first place? Find out more:

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Trail hunting is set to be banned, delivering a key manifesto commitment. Today we open our public consultation on how to take the ban forward. The consultation will run until 18 June. Watch Baroness Hayman explain more about the consultation, and why it’s so important ⬇️

Trail hunting is set to be banned, delivering a key manifesto commitment. Today we open our public consultation on how to take the ban forward. The consultation will run until 18 June. Watch Baroness Hayman explain more about the consultation, and why it’s so important ⬇️

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We are banning wet wipes containing plastic to help protect our waterways. Plastic or not, wet wipes cause blockages that affect your home, pipes and the environment. Do your bit by putting your wet wipes in the bin, not down the toilet🗑️ Read more:

We are banning wet wipes containing plastic to help protect our waterways. Plastic or not, wet wipes cause blockages that affect your home, pipes and the environment. Do your bit by putting your wet wipes in the bin, not down the toilet🗑️ Read more:

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“We are facing a crisis point...but the work of change has begun”. Our Secretary of State for the Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Steve Reed lays out his plan for change.

“We are facing a crisis point...but the work of change has begun”. Our Secretary of State for the Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Steve Reed lays out his plan for change.

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This #InternationalCatDay the team Battersea paid a visit to the Chief Mouser UK Prime Minister To ensure the safety and protection of cats the law is changing, so cats over 20 weeks old in England will need to be microchipped. 📃

This #InternationalCatDay the team Battersea paid a visit to the Chief Mouser UK Prime Minister To ensure the safety and protection of cats the law is changing, so cats over 20 weeks old in England will need to be microchipped. 📃

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Golden eagles are coming back to England 🦅 Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds for Wycombe 🌹 has approved an additional £1m of funding to explore a reintroduction programme for one of our most iconic birds. Read more: 🎥: Restoring Upland Nature

Golden eagles are coming back to England 🦅 Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds for Wycombe 🌹 has approved an additional £1m of funding to explore a reintroduction programme for one of our most iconic birds. Read more: 🎥: Restoring Upland Nature

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BREAKING: We are banning single-use vapes. With around five million vapes discarded every week in the UK, this ban will be a crucial first step on the road to a circular economy. Learn more: #ZeroWaste

BREAKING: We are banning single-use vapes. With around five million vapes discarded every week in the UK, this ban will be a crucial first step on the road to a circular economy. Learn more: #ZeroWaste

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Today we launch a national conversation on land use in England. Have your say:

Today we launch a national conversation on land use in England. Have your say:

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Nature is dying. Today we begin to chart a new course. The new Government will urgently review the Environmental Improvement Plan for England, building out an ambitious programme to save nature.

Nature is dying. Today we begin to chart a new course. The new Government will urgently review the Environmental Improvement Plan for England, building out an ambitious programme to save nature.

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Wild beavers are back.

Wild beavers are back.

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It’s time to say goodbye to #SingleUsePlastic. From October 2023 we're banning the supply of a range of single-use plastics like 🍽️ plates 🥗 bowls 🍴cutlery Read more:

It’s time to say goodbye to #SingleUsePlastic. From October 2023 we're banning the supply of a range of single-use plastics like 🍽️ plates 🥗 bowls 🍴cutlery Read more:

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Hunt down fly-tippers with drones. Seize and crush their vehicles. Clean up Britain’s streets. Read more:

Hunt down fly-tippers with drones. Seize and crush their vehicles. Clean up Britain’s streets. Read more:

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BREAKING: Government launches Independent Water Commission – the biggest review of the sector since privatisation to clean up our waterways for good. Read more:

BREAKING: Government launches Independent Water Commission – the biggest review of the sector since privatisation to clean up our waterways for good. Read more:

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Today, we’ve set out our commitments for a greener, cleaner country through the #EnvironmentalImprovementPlan which covers: 🦋 Nature recovery 💧 Water efficiency and quality 🍃 Air quality ♻️ Waste reduction 🌳 Green jobs and more.

Today, we’ve set out our commitments for a greener, cleaner country through the #EnvironmentalImprovementPlan which covers: 🦋 Nature recovery 💧 Water efficiency and quality 🍃 Air quality ♻️ Waste reduction 🌳 Green jobs and more.

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More investment, stronger regulation and tougher enforcement to clean up our waters and secure future water supplies. Yesterday, eNGOs, regulators and industry leaders gathered to hear how we’ll do it through our #PlanForWater 💧 Find out more ⬇️

More investment, stronger regulation and tougher enforcement to clean up our waters and secure future water supplies. Yesterday, eNGOs, regulators and industry leaders gathered to hear how we’ll do it through our #PlanForWater 💧 Find out more ⬇️

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Want to understand who will be impacted by the agricultural property relief changes on inheritance tax announced in the Budget? Read more:

Want to understand who will be impacted by the agricultural property relief changes on inheritance tax announced in the Budget? Read more:

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