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The Environment Agency has successfully prosecuted a 61-year-old man for running an illegal waste operation without the necessary permits or exemptions.
Almost 40,000 former mineworkers across the UK receive first pension increase.
£1m Agricultural and Business Property Reliefs threshold increased to £2.5m from April 2026 – allowing spouses or civil partners to pass on up to £5m in qualifying agricultural or business assets between them
The UK has secured bilateral fisheries agreements with Norway and the Faroe Islands for 2026, worth approximately £8 million in historic UK landing prices.
Dominic Allan given suspended sentence after admitting two offences of illegal waste activity on his land. He ignored instructions to stop and clear the waste.
The UK's Marine Management Organisation, is working with the Belize government to protect marine ecosystems, through the Ocean Country Partnership Programme (OCPP).
OPRED communications issued to stakeholders in 2025.
Policy officer, working on policy and legislation on veterinary medicines.
A letter from Natural England to Defra’s Secretary of State, providing notification of the preparation of Environmental Delivery Plans under the Planning and Infrastructure Act.
Chair appointments for Trent, Southern and North West Regional Flood and Coastal Committee
Government launches new plans to protect and improve the lives of our pets, farmed and wild animals
We’ve published the December edition of The Spark, our quarterly newsletter that includes the latest updates from across our organisation.
After recent flooding, which saw 18,000 properties protected during Storm Claudia, the Taskforce is focused on preparedness for the rest of winter.
An Environment Agency investigation into a large illegal waste site in Lincolnshire has resulted in several convictions and large donations to charity.
Above-average rainfall has put Bristol, Somerset, Dorset and part of south Gloucestershire into ‘recovery’ but part of Wiltshire still in prolonged dry weather.
Open letter from the Minister for Energy, Michael Shanks, explaining how the government is supporting long duration electricity storage.
Service Desk Operator working as the first point of contact for IT support.
Pharmaceutical Quality Assessor working on marketing authorisations for veterinary medicines.
New Board will put farming at the heart of government decision making and back growth for British farmers
Treve Young was sentenced to 22 weeks imprisonment suspended for 18 months and ordered to complete 100 hours unpaid work.
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