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New commission may ban English water companies from making a profit

Defra body, created to overhaul system amid public fury, may force firms to be run for public good rather than shareholder returns

The Guardian - UK

UK export of millions of endangered eels to Russia attacked as ‘bonkers’

Critics say eels could be smuggled eastwards towards Asia but exporter says they are for ‘restocking’ project

The Guardian - UK

Give protected status to traditional pie and mash, campaigners urge

Conservative former minister Richard Holden will lead a parliamentary debate on the matter on Tuesday.

The Independent UK

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Traditional pie and mash must have protected status, campaigners urge

Conservative former minister Richard Holden will lead a parliamentary debate on the matter on Tuesday

Evening Standard

‘Dozens’ of swans found dead in London canal with Defra investigation launched

Defra is investigating the deaths along the Grand Union Canal as part of its wild bird surveillance programme

The Independent UK

Labour to legalise harmful practice of carrying chickens by legs, say charities

Government accused of ‘shocking’ choice to dilute protection standards in first animal welfare policy

The Guardian - UK

Cost of dealing with PFAS problem sites ‘frightening’, says Environment Agency

Exclusive: EA warns it lacks budget to tackle England’s rising number of potential ‘forever chemicals’ locations

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UK may approve bee-killing pesticide despite election promise to ban it

Exclusive: Environment groups urge government to stick to its promises and refuse pesticide application

The Guardian - UK

British food firms lobbied to defer £1.7bn plastic packaging tax, documents reveal

New scheme to improve recycling rates and tackle pollution was pushed back by Tories after industry complaints

The Guardian - UK

Calls for flood compensation scheme in England and Wales to be overhauled

New figures show nearly 80% of businesses in some parts of England have been denied support

The Guardian - UK

Labour used water industry analysis to argue against nationalisation

‘Economically illiterate’ Defra letter sent to anti-sewage groups cites 2018 report commissioned by water companies

The Guardian - UK

Packaging tax will raise price of many everyday items, say UK firms

Cost of soft drinks, beer and kettles likely to increase as a result of scheme that shifts recycling fees to manufacturers

The Guardian - UK

A toxic chemical was blamed for killing thousands of Teesside crabs – but our study explains why pyridine wasn’t the culprit

In October 2021, thousands of dead and dying crabs and lobsters washed up along 45 miles (70km) of coastline in north-east England. This mass-mortality event coincided with the redevelopment of one of the UK’s largest ports at Teesside.

The Conversation

Defra is on the lookout for dynamic partners to join imulti-million quest for cutting-edge hosting and storage solutions

Defra is on the lookout for new infrastructure, and is looking to spend over £150 million.

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The Independent UK

Number of dog attacks rose after XL Bully ban as police chiefs admit it will be no ‘overnight fix’

Figures obtained by The Independent showed dog attacks rose by nine per cent in the first five months since the ban was brought in on XL bully dogs

The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer should review killing of Geronimo the alpaca, says farmer

Animal was put down in 2021 after what breeder Helen Macdonald claims was flawed testing for bovine TB

The Guardian - UK

Badger culling to end in England by 2029, government says

Defra sources say some licensed culls will continue until 2026 but it is highly unlikely any new ones will be granted

Evening Standard

Hundreds of XL bullies put down in England and Wales since dog banned, new data reveals

Government pays out £74,000 to more than 400 American XL Bully owners to have pets put down after ban

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The Guardian - UK

Activists warn of ‘extreme anger’ if ministers fail to reform water regulator

Sources say government has dismissed some of the more ambitious ideas for fixing sewage crisis

Evening Standard

Two North London rivers to have 'new lease of life' under restoration scheme

Construction in Harrow and Barnet is due to continue until Spring 2025

The Guardian - UK

Poor state of Thames Water a ‘critical risk’ to UK, Starmer and Reeves told

Exclusive: Whitehall warns firm’s deteriorating infrastructure and £15.6bn debt pose urgent problem

The Guardian - UK

Watchdog investigates Defra over authorisation of bee-killing pesticide

Neonicotinoid was given emergency clearance under Conservative government in 2023 and 2024

The Guardian - UK

Sunak’s government has almost destroyed Natural England – just for doing its job

After the election, Labour must end the attacks on a watchdog simply trying to protect what little wildlife we have left, says campaigner and author Guy Shrubsole

The Guardian - UK

Badger culls to continue in England despite lack of scientific evidence

Exclusive: Defra issues new cull licences despite government adviser saying there is ‘no justification’

Advnture

Work to clean up polluted wild swimming spots in jeopardy, campaigners say

Pressure groups warn of lengthy delays to river clean ups due to government red tape

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