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[Defra UK @DefraGovUK]

There are 13 newly designated bathing sites across the country – but how does a body of water become designated in the first place?

Find out more: https://t.co/m52RcRX8vR

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Water Minister Emma Hardy met with water companies this week to discuss the recent extreme heat.

Water companies must make sure they are prepared for a hot summer and maintain resilient water supplies during periods of increased demand.

[Defra UK @DefraGovUK]

Almost 20,000 new homes in East Anglia, Lincolnshire and the Home Counties have been unlocked. 🏘️

Through our Water Delivery Taskforce, we've reached an agreement to deliver the infrastructure needed to make it happen.

Read more: https://t.co/lkVUSALMi6

[Defra UK @DefraGovUK]

Top bins!

This World Cup, put every peel, bone and plate scrap into an open goal - the food waste caddy.

With around 23m of us tucking in at home while watching the matches, defend your scraps from landfill and recycle your food waste.

Find out more: https://t.co/WjfblBvvAh

[Defra UK @DefraGovUK]

Great day at #Groundswell2026 👏

Our Secretary of State and Farming Minister met farmers, agronomists and innovators shaping the future of regenerative farming and heard first-hand what's needed to keep British farming profitable and resilient.

A few moments from the day 👇

[Environment Agency @EnvAgency]

Heading out to watch the England game this evening?⚽️

Take care if you're watching alongside water or walking home past a river.

67% of accidental drownings involve people falling in unexpectedly.

Remember to #FloatToLive if you get into trouble.

#FIFAWorldCup

[Ofwat @Ofwat]

Water is precious. We're using it faster than nature can replace it, and to protect it we must use less.

#LetsSaveWater is a campaign that helps people understand how to use water more efficiently, and make water-saving part of everyday life:

https://t.co/WVWogO9WKH

[Defra UK @DefraGovUK]

Our new Sustainable Farming Incentive 2026 is now open for farmers in England.

Small farms up to 50 hectares and those without an existing Environmental Land Management revenue agreement can apply for funding for practical, on-farm actions.

Apply now: https://t.co/svY4GGjRaY

[Defra UK @DefraGovUK]

Farming Minister @StephenMorganMP chaired today's LGBTQ+ rural roundtable during #Pride2026, bringing together organisations from across farming and rural communities. Everyone deserves to feel supported and have opportunities to thrive, wherever they live and work. 🏳️‍🌈🌾

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“We’re able to shine a light on something that we all care about so much.”🌱

@StephenMorganMP met farmer Ben Brooke at @norfolkshow yesterday. We’ve published our Farming Roadmap so farmers like Ben can invest and plan for generations to come: https://t.co/xyhGDyyL9Z

[UK at the UN 🇬🇧🇺🇳 @UKUN_NewYork]

“The fate of nature and the fate of humanity are one and the same.”

- UN Secretary-General @antonioguterres

Honoured to have the UN Secretary-General join UK Deputy Prime Minister @DavidLammy at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, this London Climate Action Week.

[Dogs Trust 💛🐶 @DogsTrust]

Look out for these 6 signs of heatstroke during the hot weather and know exactly what to do if you spot them! 👉 Get them wet, then get to the vet 💦

[Defra UK @DefraGovUK]

We have a new plan to restore nature across government-owned land.

Over half a million hectares of land will benefit from this coordinated approach, which will strengthen resilience and help protect public services from climate impacts.

Read more: https://t.co/njOXQDxR9w

[Environment Agency @EnvAgency]

Weirs, locks, and sluices can pose a serious danger to life.

If you’re thinking of cooling off in the water, make sure to avoid these structures and follow safety signage.

If you do get into difficulty in the water, remember #FloatToLive

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Environment Secretary @EmmaforWycombe spoke at Kew Gardens to mark London Climate Action Week’s Nature Day.

From scaling finance for nature recovery to tackling deforestation, global leaders discussed turning ambition into action.

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Ever wonder what the future of farming looks like?

Well wonder no more, we published our Farming Roadmap, the most significant commitment to English agriculture since the Second World War.

Read more: https://t.co/09zTBK045A

[Emma Reynolds for Wycombe 🌹 @EmmaforWycombe]

Our Farming Roadmap is the first long-term plan built around the actual timescales farmers work to, giving them the confidence to invest, grow and plan for the future.

Developed with farmers - this is a clear long-term plan for farmers to build on for decades to come.

[Defra UK @DefraGovUK]

A robot picking fragile mushrooms in a confined, humid growing facility, made possible by our Farming Innovation Programme.

We're boosting FIP funding to £123 million for competitions in 26/27, backing more breakthroughs like this for England's farmers.

https://t.co/5zxau7lcSx

[Emma Reynolds for Wycombe 🌹 @EmmaforWycombe]

Our landmark Farming Roadmap sets a clear direction for farmers so that they can build and plan for decades to come, not just the next harvest.

It will bolster food security, grow our economy and make farming resilient to an ever-changing climate.

https://t.co/iHulLtaYRW

[Defra UK @DefraGovUK]

A clearer future for farming in England 🚜

Our landmark Farming Roadmap is built in partnership with farmers so they can invest and plan for generations to come

Read more: https://t.co/M8xmoq1IFS

[Dogs Trust 💛🐶 @DogsTrust]

Remember: There is NO safe amount of time to leave dogs alone in a car during the hot weather – even a few minutes could prove to be fatal 🥵

If you see a dog in distress in a hot car, call 999 immediately.

Please share this post to help more dogs.