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It’s now easier for everyone to recycle – including Wombles. From today, households have new rules on sorting recycling and waste to cut the amount sent to landfill or incineration. Your food waste could even power and heat your home! ⚡ Read more: gov.uk/government/new…

From British shores to global markets🦀🌍 A new £1.5 million-a-year boost will enable established UK seafood exporters to expand their presence in new markets, and give smaller firms the confidence to start exporting. Read more: gov.uk/government/new…

Delivering clear action at the #G7 Environment Ministers meeting in Paris. Together we're working to: ➡️ Collaborate on marine conservation ➡️ Detect and address emerging pollutants in water ➡️ Increase investment in nature restoration ➡️ Enhance resilience to climate impacts

Waste criminals are running out of places to hide. We’re taking the first steps to overhaul an outdated waste tracking system, and shut down loopholes that have been exploited by waste criminals for far too long. Find out more: gov.uk/government/new…

Excited to gather with others at the G7 Environment Ministers meeting in Paris tomorrow. I will discuss the UK’s environmental priorities and push actions on issues from pollution to marine conservation so that together we can build a better environment for generations to come.

British seafood has gone global. 🦀 Yesterday at #SEG26 @angelaeagle announced we're investing £1.5 million a year to help UK seafood businesses of all sizes reach new international markets. Find out more: gov.uk/government/new…

Planning to take your pet to the EU? 🐾 The EU rules for travelling with pets from Great Britain have changed. Find out further information and guidance here: gov.uk/taking-your-pe…

From better protecting your pets to the return of beavers and announcing three new national forests. Here is some of the good news that you may have missed.

The clean-up of the awful illegal waste dump in Kidlington has begun. Let me be clear, the taxpayer should not foot the bill. Doubling the EA enforcement budget and tougher penalties will help claw back the costs from the criminals.

We are protecting communities from flooding – both now and in the future. We’re spending over £1.4 billion in 26/27 to continue this important work so thousands more homes and businesses across England can benefit from improved protection from flooding.

The wait is over. The clean-up starts now ⌛ Roughly 21,000 tonnes of illegal waste will be removed from Kidlington over the next six months, helping restore the area for local communities. Find out more: gov.uk/government/new…

“The right tools can make all the difference.” We’re launching a £5m funding round this spring to support innovative agri-tech. Previous projects include a natural pest control made from fungi, that protects crops and uses fewer chemicals. Read more here:gov.uk/government/new…

Following tough action by the @EnvAgency, 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: gov.uk/government/new…

Golden eagles are coming back to England 🦅 Environment Secretary @EmmaforWycombe has approved an additional £1m of funding to explore a reintroduction programme for one of our most iconic birds. Read more: gov.uk/government/new… 🎥: Restoring Upland Nature

England's wildlife is coming back. 🌿 From choughs returning to our skies, to a rare diamond backed spider, a glutinous snail, Eurasian oyster catcher and the turtle dove - nature is recovering across the country. Find out more here: gov.uk/government/new…

We’re protecting future generations from long-term energy price rises. @EnvAgency has been appointed Lead Environmental Regulator for two clean energy projects that will create thousands of jobs and reduce our reliance on energy imports. Read more: gov.uk/government/new…

One of England’s most treasured landscapes. 💚 Our Chief Executive, @MarianSpain, and @DefraGovUK's Minister for Nature, Mary Creagh MP, explain why the designation of Seven Sisters as a National Nature Reserve marks a milestone for nature recovery in England. ⬇️

📣 We’re protecting some of our most threatened native wildlife from extinction. £60m will be invested over the next three years into conservation projects including habitat restoration, research and species reintroduction. Read more: gov.uk/government/new…

We're cleaning up our rivers, lakes and seas for good. So far we have: ✅ Signed the Water (Special Measures) Act ✅ Banned bonuses for polluting water bosses ✅ Made Pollution Incident Reduction Plans statutory for all water companies

Our strengthened trade arrangement with Japan cuts costs for British organic exporters – further opening the door to Asia's second largest organic market, worth £1.4billion. Industry estimates this could unlock millions in new trade. Find out how: gov.uk/government/new…