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There are 13 newly designated bathing sites across the country – but how does a body of water become designated in the first place?
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- Bovine TB devastates farming communities across England. Our goal is a TB-free England by 2038. We've brought together over 100 farmers, scientists, vets and conservationists to develop a new strategy, with cattle at the heart of it.🐄 Find out more: gov.uk/government/new…
- Dog attacks in homes from banned breeds are on the rise. We’re taking action. New rules from 1 November 2026 mean children under 12 must not be left without adult supervision near a banned breed dog in a domestic setting. gov.uk/government/new…
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This £50 million investment will protect homes, livelihoods and farms in Somerset from flooding for years to come. Somerset has felt the full force of extreme weather this year, which is why we’re delivering solutions that protect the community for the future.Somerset faces unique challenges when it comes to extreme weather. That's why we're investing £50 million into flood resilience measures to increase protection for homes, farms and food security across the region. gov.uk/government/new…
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We’re hard at work protecting communities across the country. 93% of our flood assets are at or above their target conditions, but what does this mean for you? It’s simple: fewer properties damaged, less businesses disrupted, and faster recovery.
00:00 - Somerset faces unique challenges when it comes to extreme weather. That's why we're investing £50 million into flood resilience measures to increase protection for homes, farms and food security across the region. gov.uk/government/new…00:00
- Replying to @DefraGovUKInternationally, we’ll be working with partners and global leaders at the Our Ocean Conference in Kenya to drive solutions to the world’s most pressing ocean challenges. 🧵5/5
- Replying to @DefraGovUKMore than 60% of our marine protected areas already have protections in place. We’re now considering further fisheries rules to better protect our seas where needed. Our Marine Recovery Fund will drive nature recovery whilst unlocking clean power. 🧵4/5
- Replying to @DefraGovUKAt home, we’re reviewing England’s Marine Protected Area network to ensure sites are in the right places with the right protections to support nature recovery. 🧵3/5
- Replying to @DefraGovUKWe’ve passed landmark legislation to support the protection of marine biodiversity beyond national waters – a key step towards strengthening international ocean governance. 🧵2/5
- This #WorldOceansDay 🌊 we’re highlighting our successes and continuing to take action to protect and restore our seas. Read the thread to learn more 👇 🧵1/5
- 13 newly designated bathing water sites across the country will be subject to rigorous testing by @EnvAgency. Defra’s Chief Scientist @anjgoswami explains how this can help you make informed choices before you swim. Find out more: gov.uk/government/pub…
00:00 - Could you spot an unregistered waste carrier? If you use one, your rubbish could end up illegally dumped and you could be fined. Check if your waste carrier is licenced here: environment.data.gov.uk/public-registe…
