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Coverage of electrical waste recycling plans

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 28 December 2023 - Categories: Pollution, waste

Today we are looking at coverage following the launch of our electrical waste recycling consultation.

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Coverage of Fisheries negotiations 2023

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 12 December 2023 - Categories: Fisheries, marine

Annual fisheries negotiations took place between the UK, EU and Norway this autumn, where catch levels were agreed for over 80 important stocks including northern shelf cod and North Sea saithe.

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COP28: Government confirms Supermarket essentials will no longer be linked to illegal deforestation

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 11 December 2023 - Categories: Nature

Today we are looking at media coverage of the announcements the government made on Nature Day at COP28.

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Unlimited financial penalties for environmental offences will mean “polluters always pay.”

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 11 December 2023 - Categories: water
The River Irwell

Companies who breach their environmental permits now face unlimited financial penalties following major changes to Variable Monetary Penalties (VMPs).

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Environment Agency response to Panorama investigation

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 4 December 2023 - Categories: water
Environment Agency officer in a high-vis jacket.

Today’s blog outlines the Environment Agency’s response to an investigation by BBC Panorama

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Coverage of XL Bully definition

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 4 December 2023 - Categories: Uncategorized
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Today we are looking at media coverage around the definition of an XL Bully type dog.

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