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From Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra)
  • Tougher enforcement action and stronger penalties for unscrupulous employers

    In a crack down on illegal working, unscrupulous employers who exploit workers will face tougher enforcement action and stronger penalties.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Government cuts costs and reduces burdens on farmers

    Farmers will be helped significantly by government cuts to red tape, according to a report published today by an independent group.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Plans to eradicate bovine TB in England unveiled

    A comprehensive Strategy to achieve TB free status in England by 2038 has been announced by Environment Secretary Owen Paterson today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Repair and Renew grant scheme opens today

    New scheme will help increase flood resilience.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Discards ban – next steps for English fishermen

    New plans will help fishermen adapt to ban on discards

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Dredging begins on the River Parrett in Somerset

    Dredging of one of the major rivers in the Somerset Moors and Levels will begin today (31 March 2014), the Environment Agency announced.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • £4 million for agricultural innovation

    Businesses and spin-outs from universities across the UK have received a share of £4 million of funding from government and industry.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Civil Society Minister presents recycling scheme proceeds to forests charity

    Nick Hurd presents the Forest Stewardship Council with proceeds from Christmas card recycling scheme.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New marine licensing charges

    A revised charging structure for marine licences will be in place from 6 April 2014.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Air pollution advice to the public

    UK experiencing high levels of air pollution

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Mackerel and north sea fishing quotas agreement reached

    An agreement has been reached between the EU, Faroe Islands and Norway - with a great result for the UK - following years of negotiations over mackerel fishing.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Dan Rogerson's speech at the National Flood Forum Conference

    Today, Dan Rogerson spoke about the importance of people and communities working together to become more flood resilient.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New Chief Plant Health Officer announced

    Professor Nicola Spence to take up post in April

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Flood defences: South Derbyshire residents help protect their homes

    The Lower Dove flood defence scheme is a successful tale of private-public partnership.

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  • Eric Pickles' update following 6 March COBR meeting

    Eric Pickles' update on the latest situation on the UK floods and recovery.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Apprenticeships in food and drink sector praised

    To mark National Apprenticeship Week, Food Minister George Eustice visited McCain Foods today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Government announces support for fishermen affected by the storms

    The government has announced further measures to help fishermen whose livelihoods have been affected by the recent storms across the UK.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New action plan to protect Somerset from flooding

    Owen Paterson announces an action plan to better protect Somerset.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Charges for household recycling centres

    Letter from Brandon Lewis and Dan Rogerson to Norfolk County Council about their plans to charge for household recycling centres.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Charges for household recycling centres

    Letter from Brandon Lewis and Dan Rogerson to Northamptonshire County Council about their plans to charge for household recycling centres.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government