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Environment Secretary one year on, Tree Champion in The Times, WINEP, UK crop boost, coarse fishing and ravens - Monday 18 June

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Environment Secretary Michael Gove reflects on key highlights at Defra, an interview with the Tree Champion in The Times, Water Industry National Environment Programme [WINEP] announcement, further coverage of the new £5.3 million boost for UK crops, announcing the start of coarse fishing season and ravens.

Government's support for Finn's law, new funding to boost UK crops and paper straws in McDonalds - Friday 15 June

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...most resilient pulse crops. Find out more about the government’s long-term agri-tech strategy on gov.uk. McDonald’s to introduce paper straws in UK restaurants Today there has been widespread media coverage...

Secretary of State visits Tuesley Farm, new research on air pollution in the home, new legislation to crack down on unscrupulous dog breeders and plans to tackle waste crime - Monday 11 June

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In today's media blog we feature the Secretary of State's visit to Tuesley Farm in Surrey for Open Farm Sunday, new measures to tackle waste crime, new legislation to crack down on unscrupulous dog breeders and new research which highlights air pollution in the home.

Thursday 7th June: Thames Water to pay back £65million to customers over leakage failures and latest Darwin-backed projects

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Water running from a tap

Thames Water to pay back £65million to customers over leakage failures Water running from a tap Ofwat have today announced that Thames Water has agreed to pay back £65million to...