UK Marine Strategy Part One Update 2025

We’re seeking views on the UK’s updated assessment of Good Environmental Status (GES) for UK Seas and the proposed objectives, targets and indicators to be used for the next 6-year cycle.




Policy paper: Marine strategy part one: update

An updated assessment of the state of UK seas, and objectives, targets and indicators for progress towards good environmental status (GES).




UK opens door to Japan’s £1.4 billion organic market

Strengthened UK-Japan trade arrangement slashes red tape for British organic exporters, cutting costs and bureaucracy




Carrier bag charges: retailers’ responsibilities

Find out when you must charge a minimum of 10 pence for single-use carrier bags, bags you’re not required to charge for and the records you must keep and submit.




Largest ever Government investment in threatened species recovery

A total £90 million funding for species recovery across England