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From Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra)
  • Action to clamp down on dangerous dogs

    Consultation launched on longer jail terms for owners of dogs that attack people or assistance dogs, such as guide dogs.

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

  • Waste plan: Have your say

    Consumers, businesses and councils are urged to give their views on a plan to cut waste thrown away, save money and protect the environment.

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

  • Dangerous dogs: tougher penalties for irresponsible dog owners

    The government is asking for people's views about whether current penalties for dog offences are severe enough.

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

  • Peak District National Park: an example of a flourishing business

    Each year, there are nearly 90 million visitors to the English National Parks, contributing £4 billion to the parks and surrounding areas.

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  • Ministers challenge back-door bin tax that would fuel fly-tipping

    Ministers have challenged local authorities who are trying to exploit regulations and charge students for collecting their rubbish.

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

  • Guidance on bin charging on student accommodation

    Letter from Brandon Lewis and Lord de Mauley to local authority Chief Executives.

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

  • Regional Flood and Coastal Committee Chair Appointments

    Chairs appointed to regional flood and coastal committees

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

  • Endangered animals: join #thebigroar to highlight their plight

    Presenter Kate Silverton tweets her support for "If They're Gone...." campaign.

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

  • Farming Resilience Summit: Preparing for business risks in farming

    Farmers given help by major banks, farming charities and farming representatives to prepare for business risks

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

  • £160 million technology boost for UK agricultural industries

    The UK will become a world leader in agricultural science and technology following the launch of a new strategy

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

  • London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games: inspiring sustainable living projects

    How local environmental projects improved sustainability in East London.

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

  • Sweet chestnut import ban to fight tree disease

    Imports of sweet chestnut trees from areas that are affected by sweet chestnut blight will be banned, Owen Paterson announced today.

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

  • London 2012: Sustainable procurement for construction guide developed

    London 2012′s ambition to be the “greenest Games of modern times” was aided by a commitment to sustainable procurement.

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

  • Agriculture red tape to be removed

    The farming industry is among the latest to benefit from government’s drive to unlock economic growth by cutting unnecessary red tape.

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

  • Covent Garden Market Authority appoints new board member

    Archie Robertson OBE has been appointed to the Covent Garden Market Authority as a board member covering transport and operational issues.

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

  • New Veterinary Products Comittee Appointments

    Sally Harmer and Stephen Lister have been appointed members of the Veterinary Products Committee.

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

  • Fight tree diseases with a united front says Owen Paterson

    Working together is the best way to defend British trees and plants from the pests and diseases threatening them, Environment Secretary Owen Paterson said today

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

  • New Chairman appointed for the UK Chemicals Stakeholder Forum

    The Defra Minister responsible for chemicals, Lord de Mauley, has, with the agreement of the Devolved Administrations, appointed Professor David Phillips as the new chairman of the UK Chemicals Stakeholder Forum.

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

  • Future of farming: attracting new talent to careers in agriculture

    Future of farming review sets out recommendations to attract new talent to careers in farming.

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

  • Ash disease found in Devon

    A further case of the tree disease Chalara, also known as ash dieback, has been confirmed in a woodland in Devon.

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