tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications from The Rt Hon Lord Benyon 2024-05-29T00:00:00+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/uk-national-statement-at-4th-international-sids-conference 2024-05-29T00:00:00+01:00 4th International Small Island Developing States Conference: UK statement Lord Benyon, Minister of State for Climate, Environment and Energy, gave the UK's national statement at the Small Island Developing States (SIDS) Conference. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/bottom-towed-fishing-gear-prohibited-over-reef-habitats-in-13-marine-protected-areas 2024-03-22T00:00:00+00:00 Bottom towed fishing gear prohibited over reef habitats in 13 marine protected areas The recovery of rare, threatened and important habitats and species in English waters is another step closer from today (Friday 22 March 2024). tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/vice-president-of-bolivia-visits-the-uk-to-advance-bilateral-climate-action 2024-03-15T00:00:00+00:00 Vice-President of Bolivia visits the UK to advance bilateral climate action The governments of the UK and Bolivia work together to deepen their partnership on climate and nature, to protect Bolivia's forests and biodiversity. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-government-backed-nature-funding-platform-sees-first-corporate-donations-in-major-step-for-green-finance 2024-03-12T15:41:01+00:00 New government-backed nature funding platform sees first corporate donations in major step for green finance Lloyds Banking Group provides £250,000 funding to three nature restoration projects in England through the ‘Projects for Nature online� platform tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/how-the-public-can-help-conserve-rare-marine-species-using-phones 2024-02-26T17:45:52+00:00 How the public can help conserve rare marine species using phones Government partners with conservation charity ZSL to launch app update allowing tracking and logging of creatures in waters around British Overseas Territories. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-launches-new-uk-based-environmental-science-network-on-deep-sea-mining 2024-02-19T00:00:00+00:00 Government launches new UK-based environmental science network on deep-sea mining Experts and academics are invited to join a new science network that will help to provide evidence on the environmental impact of deep-sea mining tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/democratic-republic-of-congo-presidential-elections-2023-ministerial-statement 2024-01-11T00:00:00+00:00 Democratic Republic of the Congo presidential elections 2023: ministerial statement Minister of State Rt Hon Lord Benyon gave a statement on the process and outcome of the 2023 presidential elections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/call-for-evidence-on-impacts-of-fishing-on-harbour-porpoise-and-marine-birds-launched 2023-12-05T00:00:00+00:00 Call for evidence on impacts of fishing on harbour porpoise and marine birds launched As part of the next stages for managing English offshore marine protected areas (MPAs), MMO has launched a call for evidence to support the assessment of fishing on harbour porpoise and marine bird MPAs. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/affordable-housing-in-rural-areas-boosted-by-launch-of-new-scheme 2023-11-10T10:04:39+00:00 Affordable housing in rural areas boosted by launch of new scheme   New grant scheme will bring forward small-scale developments which meet the needs of the community tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-biosecurity-and-innovation-boosted-with-new-funding-award 2023-11-06T10:31:57+00:00 UK Biosecurity and innovation boosted with new funding award Defra and UK Research & Innovation open new fund to improve UK Biosecurity and tackle the threat of regulated plant pests and diseases. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/sales-of-veterinary-antibiotics-in-the-uk-reach-lowest-ever-level 2023-11-01T00:00:00+00:00 Sales of veterinary antibiotics in the UK reach lowest ever level Sales of antibiotics for use in food-producing animals fell by 9% last year and have reduced by 59% since 2014. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-study-finds-some-seabirds-may-develop-immunity-to-bird-flu 2023-10-20T00:00:00+01:00 UK study finds some seabirds may develop immunity to bird flu The eight-strong FluMap consortium, headed by the world-leading research team at the Animal and Plant Health Agency has made a number of bird flu discoveries. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-proposals-for-improved-system-for-cattle-registration 2023-09-25T14:40:00+01:00 Government proposals for improved system for cattle registration Improvements to the traceability system for cattle have been set out by the government. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/bus-fares-in-rural-england-drop-11-thanks-to-governments-2-fare-cap 2023-09-22T16:39:25+01:00 Bus fares in rural England drop 11% thanks to government's £2 fare cap The £2 fare cap has cut travel costs, especially in rural areas, where buses are vital for people to get around. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/legislation-to-clamp-down-on-cruel-animal-experiences-abroad 2023-09-19T16:09:21+01:00 Legislation to clamp down on cruel animal experiences abroad Action reinforces UK’s commitment to delivering better animal welfare standards both at home and abroad. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/next-steps-for-managing-englands-newly-designated-highly-protected-marine-areas 2023-08-03T09:13:41+01:00 Next steps for managing England’s newly designated Highly Protected Marine Areas The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) is proposing management measures to protect the first three Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs) in England. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/first-three-marine-areas-receive-highest-levels-of-protection 2023-07-05T15:36:14+01:00 First three marine areas receive highest levels of protection Allonby Bay, North East of Farnes Deep and Dolphin Head receive highest level of protection for marine habitats and species. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-introduces-law-banning-international-shark-fin-trade 2023-06-29T13:14:38+01:00 Government introduces law banning international shark fin trade The Shark Fins Act passed into law today banning the international shark fin trade tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-sets-out-proposals-to-ban-the-keeping-primates-as-pets 2023-06-20T13:33:00+01:00 Government sets out plans to ban the keeping of primates as pets New consultation launched to deliver key animal welfare commitment. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/first-national-marine-and-coastal-wildlife-code-launched 2023-05-24T00:01:00+01:00 First national Marine and Coastal Wildlife Code launched Code will protect animals and habitats and help people enjoy England's coast responsibly.