tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/organisations/welsh-government HM Government 2025-07-09T08:51:54Z /guidance/medium-combustion-plant-when-you-need-a-permit#2025-07-09T08:51:54Z 2025-07-09T08:51:54Z

Find out if and by when you need to apply for a medium combustion plant directive (MCPD) environmental permit to meet air quality requirements.

/guidance/medium-combustion-plant-mcp-comply-with-emission-limit-values#2025-07-09T08:39:58Z 2025-07-09T08:39:58Z

When the MCP is exempt from meeting emission limit values (ELVs), which ELVs apply and the deadlines for meeting them.

/guidance/medium-combustion-plant-apply-for-an-environmental-permit#2025-07-09T08:36:30Z 2025-07-09T08:36:30Z

The types of permit available, how much they cost and how to apply for your environmental permit.

/government/news/cabinet-secretary-visits-landmark-mine-water-heat-scheme#2025-06-30T08:13:47Z 2025-06-30T08:13:47Z

Welsh Minister Rebecca Evans opens Wales' first commercial mine water heat scheme in Ammanford, showcasing low-carbon energy from former coal mines.

/government/consultations/pathway-action-plans-for-invasive-non-native-species-in-great-britain#2025-06-23T08:30:10Z 2025-06-23T08:30:10Z

This consultation is inviting views on draft Pathway Action Plans (PAPs) which target the priority introduction routes of invasive non-native species (INNS) into Great Britain.

/government/consultations/uk-marine-strategy-part-one-update-2025#2025-06-20T08:30:04Z 2025-06-20T08:30:04Z

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.

/government/consultations/water-fittings-preventing-backflow-of-water-from-toilet-cisterns#2025-06-17T08:44:02Z 2025-06-17T08:44:02Z

Seeking views on updating toilet specifications to stop cistern water from re-entering drinking water in properties and to understand the causes of leaking toilet valves.

/government/publications/communique-from-the-interministerial-group-for-transport-matters-5-march-2025#2025-06-11T12:48:37Z 2025-06-11T12:48:37Z

Details of the meeting held by the Interministerial Group for Transport Matters on 5 March 2025.

/government/publications/guidelines-for-statutory-drainage-and-wastewater-management-plans-dwmps#2025-05-20T15:38:18Z 2025-05-20T15:38:18Z

Guidelines for sewerage undertakers in England and Wales as to how to prepare, publish and maintain their DWMP.

/government/publications/uk-pesticides-national-action-plan-2025#2025-05-09T09:48:17Z 2025-05-09T09:48:17Z

This plan sets out the priorities of the 4 UK governments for the sustainable management of pests, weeds and diseases. It seeks to minimise the risks and impacts of pesticide use on the environment and human health, while supporting agricultural productivity.

/government/publications/concordat-between-the-department-for-work-and-pensions-and-the-welsh-government#2025-05-07T11:22:13Z 2025-05-07T11:22:13Z

This document explains how the Department for Work and Pensions and the Welsh Government intend to work together.

/government/news/environmental-permit-reforms-to-empower-regulators-to-slash-business-red-tape#2025-04-07T23:00:00Z 2025-04-07T23:00:00Z

UK and Welsh Governments launch joint consultation to reform environmental permitting regulations, supporting UK Government’s Plan for Change

/government/news/welsh-food-and-drink-delicacies-earn-protected-status#2025-04-07T13:54:10Z 2025-04-07T13:54:10Z

Welsh gin, oysters and honey granted protected status under UK Geographical Indication schemes

/government/news/nature-boost-government-launches-first-action-plan-on-pesticides-in-a-decade#2025-03-21T00:01:00Z 2025-03-21T00:01:00Z

The UK Pesticides National Action Plan sets out how the Government will work collaboratively with farmers to minimise the impacts of pesticides on people and the environment

/government/news/celtic-freeport-launch-boosts-growth-and-clean-energy-missions#2025-03-13T00:00:00Z 2025-03-13T00:00:00Z

The Celtic Freeport has been officially launched bringing significant inward investment to South West Wales and thousands of new jobs a step closer.

/government/news/uk-and-welsh-government-unite-in-1m-fund-to-transform-river-wye#2025-03-10T23:00:00Z 2025-03-10T23:00:00Z

The Welsh and UK Government have today announced a new £1 million joint research initiative to tackle water quality issues in the River Wye. 

/government/publications/bird-flu-licence-to-move-eggs-and-egg-waste-to-a-protection-or-surveillance-zone-for-disposal-at-an-approved-animal-by-product-plant#2025-03-06T09:54:32Z 2025-03-06T09:54:32Z

General licence to move eggs (and egg waste) from premises outside a protection or surveillance zone to an approved animal by-product plant in a protection or surveillance zone in England or Wales for disposal.

/government/publications/farm-animals-slaughter-sector-survey-2024#2025-03-03T16:55:36Z 2025-03-03T16:55:36Z

Results of a survey carried out by the Food Standards Agency on the slaughter of farm animals in England and Wales.

/government/publications/uk-joint-policy-statement-on-extended-producer-responsibility-for-packaging#2025-02-27T00:00:00Z 2025-02-27T00:00:00Z

A joint policy statement from Defra, the Scottish Government, the Welsh Government and DAERA in Northern Ireland on extended producer responsibility (EPR) for packaging

/government/publications/inter-ministerial-group-for-environment-food-and-rural-affairs-communiques#2025-02-26T16:32:29Z 2025-02-26T16:32:29Z

Notes of the meetings held by the Inter Ministerial Group for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.