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29 th July 2025
Angling Direct Supports Communities To Tackle UK Water Pollution
In response to the latest Environment Agency report revealing a 60% year-on-year increase in serious water pollution incidents in 2024, we are renewing our call for urgent action to protect waterways and support the angling community’s efforts in
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27 th November 2024
Supporting The Future Of Fishing With Licence Sales
Although, fishing covers several disciplines, there is one thing that all anglers have in common and that is that we all have a fishing licence. But what happens to all the money generated from fishing licence sales? This revenue is pledged by the
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19 th July 2024
Anglers Against Pollution - Why We Need to Help Now!
Pollution in our rivers is an evergrowing problem with only 14% of UK water bodies currently in a good ecological condition. This is a direct result of the ever increasing amount of raw sewage being pumped into our rivers, with water companies in
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04 th July 2024
Vote For A Fishing Future! - Angling Trust 2024 General Election Manifesto
With election day finally here and after several weeks with all the major political parties out on the road lobbying for votes. The fishing governing body, the Angling Trust has issued a challenge to all the major political parties vying for the
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22 nd September 2023
Angler's Role in Combating UK Invasive Species
In the serene waters of the UK, we anglers find more than just recreation; we find a rich tapestry of life, a biodiversity that makes our angling experiences unique. However, our waters are under threat from invasive species in the UK, that
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14 th September 2023
The Housebuilding Green Light That May Darken Our Rivers
The government's decision to ease river protection rules surrounding nutrient neutrality benefits housebuilders but harms the environment.What does nutrient neutrality mean? It's making sure that a new development or building doesn't increase the
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02 nd August 2023
The Journey Towards Sustainable Packaging at Angling Direct
The push for environmental sustainability has never been more pertinent. The very nature we enjoy as anglers is under threat, and it's time to take action. At Angling Direct, we've understood this and embarked on an ambitious journey, rethinking our
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31 st July 2023
Angling and Rivers: 4 Eco-Conscious Campaigns to Support
As anglers, we have a deep connection to the rivers and waterways that provide us with joy, relaxation, and a sense of adventure. At Angling Direct, we recognise that anglers are not just passionate about catching fish but also about protecting the
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22 nd April 2023
Sustainable Fishing Practices for a Cleaner and Greener Earth
As passionate anglers and lovers of the great outdoors, we at Angling Direct understand the importance of preserving our planet's natural resources. Fishing is a wonderful pastime, but it's essential that we do it sustainably to ensure the longevity
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18 th March 2023
5 Ways You Can Recycle More - Fishing For A Cleaner Future
With everyone making a keener effort to look out for the environment, as anglers who spend our hobby in the great outside, it is only reasonable that we do our part to help! This is why Angling Direct offer recycling services in your fishing tackle
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