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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...
Tuesday, 11 October 2011
New scheme to generate more green space in England's towns and cities....
Saturday, 01 October 2011
Water customers in England will no longer have to worry about being hit with surprise bills to repair blocked or damaged sewers, following changes tha...
Friday, 30 September 2011
Food labelling will be clearer, simpler and more honest following heavy lobbying in Europe by the UK....
Monday, 26 September 2011
The UK Government is helping developing countries to prevent the loss of forests....
Thursday, 22 September 2011
Governments and conservation groups need to work more closely together to help combat the illegal trade in rhino horn, Environment Minister Richard Be...
Tuesday, 20 September 2011
Three new members have been appointed to the independent Veterinary Residues Committee (VRC)....
Tuesday, 20 September 2011
The two countries share ambitious plans for reform, centred on a more competitive agriculture sector and better incentives to improve the environment....
Friday, 16 September 2011
Lord Taylor of Holbeach has been appointed as the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs....
Friday, 16 September 2011
Defra has granted consent to Rothamsted Research to conduct a research trial on GM wheat in 2012 and 2013. ...
Thursday, 15 September 2011
The updated guidance will ensure the right date marks are used on food labels making it easier for shoppers to know food is safe to eat....
Tuesday, 13 September 2011
Government meets pledge to improve local accountability of National Parks....
Monday, 12 September 2011
Government response to a consultation on proposals to move British Waterways from a public corporation to a new charity has been published....
Thursday, 08 September 2011
Young people in the West Midlands are missing out if they don't think about a career in the food sector, Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman said t...
Department of Health and Social Care Resident doctors agree deal with Government to end strikes
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office New UK Envoy to champion LGBT+ rights globally
Parole Board Parole Board launches new video and leaflet for victims
Home Office Illegal immigrants and foreign criminals to be removed
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Bluetongue: latest situation