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Find out if you need to pay to drive in a clean air zone and check your vehicle meets emission standards.
Check your council's website to find out when your rubbish will be collected
The home of Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs on GOV.UK. We are responsible for improving and protecting the environment. We aim to grow a green economy and sustain thriving rural communities. We also supp…
What you need to know about crossing the UK border and visiting the UK.
The rules you must follow if you own an XL Bully dog in England and Wales.
Use IPAFFS to notify enforcement authorities about imports to Great Britain.
Where you’ll find clean air zones, how to check if you’ll need to pay a charge and create a business account, and what support or exemptions are available.
Bringing pets into Great Britain: pet passports, Great Britain pet health certificates, microchipping, rabies vaccinations, travelling with assistance dogs.
Arrange a special collection for large waste items - most councils will collect things like old sofas, fridges or washing machines for a fee
Take your pet dog, cat or ferret abroad: getting a pet passport or export health certificate, microchip, vaccinations and tapeworm treatments.
The rules on bringing food or animal products into Great Britain from abroad: restrictions, types of food and the amount you can bring.
How enforcement officers can apply the conformation standard to check if a dog is an XL Bully.
Guidance on what BNG is and how it affects land managers, developers and local planning authorities.
Tools and guides for measuring the biodiversity value of habitat for biodiversity net gain (BNG).
How to bring goods into the UK from any country, including how much tax and duty you’ll need to pay and whether you need to get a licence or certificate.
What farmers need to know to get paid under the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) and how to apply for this funding.
Information you need for biodiversity net gain (BNG).
Disposable vapes will be banned in the UK as part of ambitious government plans to tackle the rise in youth vaping and protect children’s health.
Apply for grants and other funding to increase productivity, manage your land to benefit the environment and support your agricultural business.
Register or renew registration with the Environment Agency to transport, buy, sell or broker waste.
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