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Sewage dumps by water firms could 'wipe us out' says oyster farmer suing the government

Sewage poured into England's "Marine Protected Areas" for a total of 263,654 hours in 2021 - or more than 30 years - and the government's plan to tackle the problem is branded unfit-for-purpose

Daily Mirror

More than 40 birds found dead in London parks as avian flu cases top 250 amid outbreak

136 bird flu cases have been recorded in England since October 1

Evening Standard

Nature groups complain to environment watchdog over delayed targets on clean air and water

The complaint comes ahead of the UN’s biodiversity conference in Canada next month

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Tories will not reach ‘embarrassingly poor’ nature targets by 2030, Labour says

Opposition to unveil plan to reverse biodiversity loss rather than simply halting it, which is government’s current target

The Guardian - UK

Scottish seafood companies bag UK Government infrastructure funding

£20m has been awarded to modernise infrastructure across the sector, with a further £30m available from today

Insider UK

More than 50,000 people responded to the Tories' call for evidence last year, and overwhelmingly demanded an immediate end to sales of single-use plastic cutlery and burger trays

Daily Mirror

Tesco follows Asda and Lidl with change after egg supply problems

The supermarket has stores throughout Nottinghamshire

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Defra facing £500m real-terms cut after autumn statement

Exclusive: Critics say cut in day-to-day spending will leave department unable to properly tackle issues such as sewage spills

The Guardian - UK

Tesco joins Asda and Lidl as supermarkets restrict egg sales

The supermarket said it had introduced a temporary buying limit

Liverpool Echo

Tesco latest supermarket to limit egg purchases amid supply disruption

Asda and Lidl announced limits on egg purchases at some of their stores earlier this month

Evening Standard

Ports, Border Force, driving tests and licences to be hit by strikes

The Public and Commercial Services union said action will start in mid-December and continue for a month.

The Independent UK

Government announces set up of independent panel to investigate North East crab and lobster deaths

Thousands of crabs and lobsters washed up on beaches in the North East between October and December 2021, though conflicting causes have been put forward by DEFRA and academics

Chronicle Live

Government not prioritising threat of ‘devastating’ animal diseases, MPs warn

Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee warns the UK’s main animal disease facility has been 'left to deteriorate to an alarming extent'

Wales Online

Panel to investigate crab and lobster deaths on north-east coast of England

Independent inquiry to look at possible role of freeport dredging and chemical pollutant in die-offs

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The National (Scotland)

Twelve swans found dead at Glasgow park as council issues warning

TWELVE swans have been found dead at a park in Glasgow's East End.

Daily Record

Swans found dead at Scots nature reserve sparking fears of bird flu outbreak

At least twelve swans have died at Hogganfield Loch, part of Seven Lochs nature park, in Glasgow.

Glasgow Live

Bird flu warning at Hogganfield Loch as Glasgow City Council remove multiple dead swans from park

12 swans are believed to have died from avian flu so far, prompting an alert to walkers to stay away from sick or dead birds while the council deal with the situation.

Liverpool Echo

'Gruelling' work of campaigners blocking badger culls

"As long as there are culls happening, our volunteers will be prepared to protect animals"

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Chronicle Live

Northumberland National Park facing crisis after Government funding cuts

The National Park's chief executive says that frozen funding means the park is "cut to the bone"

Chronicle Live

Bird keepers urged to stick to the rules with Avian flu still present on Northumberland Coast

Thousands of wild birds have died since the disease was first reported in February

Evening Standard

Bird flu: Rare black swan ‘Bruce’ dies in East London as ‘UK’s largest ever’ outbreak spreads

Volunteers describe bird flu outbreak as ‘devastating’

The Guardian - UK

Ministers have no idea how many beaches in England shut due to sewage

Government admits information not kept on closures, as annual report also reveals no progress been made on river water quality

Wales Online

'UK egg shortage' reported by suppliers as supermarkets keep quiet

Shoppers have been met with empty shelves with industry figures blaming avian flu and mounting costs

Wales Online

Christmas dinner 'could be affected' by turkey cull 'but no need to panic-buy'

The avian flu outbreak is causing havoc

The Independent UK

‘Impact’ possible for Christmas dinner as birds culled in avian flu outbreak

Lord Benyon told the Lords he could not guarantee a traditional turkey meal may be affected.

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