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Ports, Border Force, driving tests and licences to be hit by strikes

The Public and Commercial Services union said action will start in mid-December and continue for a month.

The Independent UK

Government announces set up of independent panel to investigate North East crab and lobster deaths

Thousands of crabs and lobsters washed up on beaches in the North East between October and December 2021, though conflicting causes have been put forward by DEFRA and academics

Chronicle Live

Government not prioritising threat of ‘devastating’ animal diseases, MPs warn

Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee warns the UK’s main animal disease facility has been 'left to deteriorate to an alarming extent'

Wales Online

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Panel to investigate crab and lobster deaths on north-east coast of England

Independent inquiry to look at possible role of freeport dredging and chemical pollutant in die-offs

The Guardian - UK

Twelve swans found dead at Glasgow park as council issues warning

TWELVE swans have been found dead at a park in Glasgow's East End.

The National (Scotland)

Swans found dead at Scots nature reserve sparking fears of bird flu outbreak

At least twelve swans have died at Hogganfield Loch, part of Seven Lochs nature park, in Glasgow.

Daily Record

Bird flu warning at Hogganfield Loch as Glasgow City Council remove multiple dead swans from park

12 swans are believed to have died from avian flu so far, prompting an alert to walkers to stay away from sick or dead birds while the council deal with the situation.

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'Gruelling' work of campaigners blocking badger culls

"As long as there are culls happening, our volunteers will be prepared to protect animals"

Liverpool Echo

Northumberland National Park facing crisis after Government funding cuts

The National Park's chief executive says that frozen funding means the park is "cut to the bone"

Chronicle Live

Bird keepers urged to stick to the rules with Avian flu still present on Northumberland Coast

Thousands of wild birds have died since the disease was first reported in February

Chronicle Live

Bird flu: Rare black swan ‘Bruce’ dies in East London as ‘UK’s largest ever’ outbreak spreads

Volunteers describe bird flu outbreak as ‘devastating’

Evening Standard

Ministers have no idea how many beaches in England shut due to sewage

Government admits information not kept on closures, as annual report also reveals no progress been made on river water quality

The Guardian - UK

'UK egg shortage' reported by suppliers as supermarkets keep quiet

Shoppers have been met with empty shelves with industry figures blaming avian flu and mounting costs

Wales Online

Christmas dinner 'could be affected' by turkey cull 'but no need to panic-buy'

The avian flu outbreak is causing havoc

Wales Online

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The Independent UK

‘Impact’ possible for Christmas dinner as birds culled in avian flu outbreak

Lord Benyon told the Lords he could not guarantee a traditional turkey meal may be affected.

The Guardian - UK

MPs call for urgent inquiry into Teesside dredging and mass crab deaths

Environment committee chair says crab die-offs in north-east having ‘profound impact on fishing communities’

Wales Online

Sea at stunning beach turns brown as children enjoy half-term dip

It was initially feared to be raw sewage pouring into the sparkling turquoise waters in St Agnes, but an MP says it was run-off from fields

The Independent UK

Turkey farmers warn of Christmas shortage due to bird flu

Exclusive: Government officials ‘losing the battle’ to control disease, as millions of birds wiped out

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The Independent UK

Britons face Christmas turkey shortage amid ‘worst-ever’ bird flu outbreak

Exclusive: Government officials ‘losing the battle’ to control disease, say farmers as millions of birds wiped out

The Guardian - UK

UK government delays clean water and nature targets, breaching Environment Act

Thérèse Coffey says targets underpinning nature recovery will not be published this month

The Guardian - UK

How green will new environment secretary Thérèse Coffey be?

Appointment greeted with some surprise – and hope – by environment sector as it faces crucial challenges

The Guardian - UK

Who is in and who is out? Key figures in Rishi Sunak’s cabinet

Jeremy Hunt and Penny Mordaunt keep roles, and Jacob Rees-Mogg among those quitting as new PM picks team

The Guardian - UK

‘He’s a believer’: will Sunak rebuild green agenda torn up by Truss?

Environmental groups see new PM as welcome relief but restoring climate credentials will be difficult

The Guardian - UK

‘I’m shedding tears of rage!’ How the Tories’ ‘war on nature’ outraged everyone from the RSPB to farmers

Liz Truss’s ministers seem determined to rip up environmental protections. But they’re facing resistance from an extraordinary alliance of wildlife charities and green-minded Conservatives

The Guardian - UK

UK government’s approach to waste crime ‘close to decriminalisation’

Commons report finds organised criminals view illegal dumping fines as business expense and there is no coherent plan

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