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Monday, 14 November 2011
Defra Ministers have told the Europe Union’s Agriculture Commissioner that his draft proposals to reform the CAP fall short of meeting the key…...
Monday, 14 November 2011
The UK today renewed calls for Europe to reach a workable agreement and stop eggs from illegal battery cages being sold across the common market....
Thursday, 10 November 2011
A new £20 million fund to help rural businesses increase profits and reduce their impact on the environment has been launched today by Agriculture Min...
Tuesday, 08 November 2011
A huge majority of England’s bathing waters continue to meet rigorous quality standards, new figures from Defra reveal....
Tuesday, 08 November 2011
Agriculture Minister Jim Paice updated Parliament today on the progress of payments to farmers under the Single Payment Scheme. Mr Paice said…...
Monday, 07 November 2011
The UK will work to secure additional quota in this year's negotiations on total allowable catches and quotas so that trials can be expanded....
Thursday, 03 November 2011
The government hopes to reduce regulatory burdens on farmers, whilst still achieving high standards on the environment, health and animal welfare....
Thursday, 03 November 2011
These annual results summarise waste collected and managed by local authorities in England and the regions between the financial years between 2009/10...
Thursday, 03 November 2011
Bonfire Night revellers are being reminded to think about the problems which sky lanterns can cause before using them. Speaking to the Women…...
Wednesday, 02 November 2011
Fishing communities struggling to survive could benefit from a new cooperative scheme to keep England's inshore fishing fleet afloat. ...
Tuesday, 01 November 2011
A bright crop of pupils in Greenwich put on a gardening masterclass for Agriculture Minister Jim Paice today. The budding gardeners of Charlton…...
Tuesday, 01 November 2011
We need to continue to work together to achieve our shared goal of a thriving and sustainable fishing industry....
Tuesday, 01 November 2011
A package of measures will reduce the amount of unwanted advertising mail produced and cut waste through greater recycling....
Monday, 31 October 2011
Government proposals to slash the current threshold to just five megalitres of water....
Monday, 31 October 2011
Twenty two areas across England have been given funding by Defra to help them become a Local Nature Partnership (LNP)....
Monday, 31 October 2011
England and Wales are now better prepared than ever to respond to major flooding, says an independent report published today....
Friday, 28 October 2011
The first non-executive members of the new Animal Health and Welfare Board for England were today announced by Agriculture Minister Jim Paice....
Friday, 28 October 2011
New appointments to the Zoos Expert Committee including new chair. ...
Friday, 28 October 2011
51 councils across England will receive funding for a range of projects designed to reduce serious levels of air pollution in our towns and cities....
Friday, 28 October 2011
Judith Webb MBE has been reappointed as an independent member of the Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC)....
Friday, 28 October 2011
Sir Henry Keswick and Ms Jennifer Ullman have been reappointed to the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew....
Friday, 28 October 2011
Government has written to exporters to warn them of the consequences of not observing the law on animal welfare standard....
Tuesday, 25 October 2011
Defra Ministers are fighting in Europe for all of the UK’s farmers, fishermen and taxpayers. ...
Friday, 21 October 2011
The European Commission today agreed that fishing quotas will not be subject to an automatic cut by the EU if data about individual stocks is insuffic...
Friday, 21 October 2011
Another ally today to support Britain's efforts to ensure that Mackerel stocks in the North Sea remain healthy....
Wednesday, 19 October 2011
The voluntary commitment is part of a package of measures outlined in the Waste Review earlier this year. ...
Tuesday, 18 October 2011
The Tree Health and Plant Biosecurity Action Plan sets out how to tackle serious tree and plant pests and diseases. ...
Friday, 14 October 2011
Defra supports rural areas through funding to help businesses develop and enhance local communities....
Thursday, 13 October 2011
Working towards a simpler CAP that provides real benefits for the environment and improves the competitiveness of the farming industry....
Tuesday, 11 October 2011
Richard Benyon’s speech at the Green Infrastructure Partnership launch...
HM Land Registry Support for clients of PM Law
Environment Agency Greater Manchester agencies unite to tackle waste crime
Department of Health and Social Care Mann recommendations agreed in consultation on GMC overhaul
Department for Business and Trade Update following negotiations on an enhanced FTA with Switzerland
Marine Accident Investigation Branch Vacancy for a Deputy Chief Inspector of Marine Accidents
Cabinet Office Gareth Davies Appointed as New Home Office Permanent Secretary
Skills England New apprenticeship unit to supercharge battery manufacturing