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From Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra)
  • Professor Chris Elliott to lead review into food supply networks

    Professor Chris Elliott will lead an independent review of Britain’s food system in light of the recent horsemeat fraud.

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

  • Smarter rules for safer food

    The European Commission is modernising legislation around food, feed, live animals, and plants - your views are welcomed.

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

  • River health gets £1.6 million boost

    A new £1.6 million project to improve river health and water quality in England has been launched by the government today.

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

  • Ivory poaching hits record levels

    A new drive to help save the elephant has been launched today by the government, in the wake of the highest levels of ivory poaching since records began.

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

  • Rt Hon Owen Paterson MP speech at the UK-Ireland Food Business Innovation Summit

    Speech made by Owen Paterson on strengthening the relationship between the UK and Ireland.

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

  • Bovine TB information note: Badger vaccination scheme 2013

    Information note on Bovine TB.

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  • Waste industry growth summit to create UK investment

    Owen Paterson is meeting investors, bankers and entrepreneurs today to discuss how to improve growth and investment in waste and recycling.

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

  • Deadline extended for £20m broadband fund applications

    Rural communities have just under a month to get their applications in for the final round of the £20m Rural Community Broadband Fund.

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

  • Minister for Europe hosts Balance of Competences event

    The Minister for Europe yesterday launched the second round of consultations on the Balance of Competences review and invites contributions.

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

  • Stopping wildlife crime at the border

    Border Force officers displayed seizures and explained how they prevent wildlife smuggling at the Illegal Wildlife Trade Conference today.

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

  • Rt Hon Owen Paterson speech to Illegal Wildlife Trafficking meeting

    Speech made by Owen Paterson on the illegal trade in wildlife.

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

  • Rt Hon Owen Paterson speech at Food and Drink Federation President’s dinner

    Speech by Owen Paterson on opportunities for the food and drink sector.

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

  • EU and UK action on environment and climate change review

    Defra and DECC launch a consultation into EU action on the environment and climate change

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

  • Environment Secretary welcomes taskforce report into tree and plant health

    A new report on combating tree and plant pests and diseases has been given strong backing from Environment Secretary Owen Paterson.

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

  • Non-Executive Director appointments to the Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat) Board

    Three new Non-Executive Directors, Chris Burchell, Martin Lawrence and Catherine Waddams, have been appointed to the Water Services Regulation Authority (Ofwat) Board.

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

  • Improved environment guidance for businesses

    UK businesses and the public are being asked to send ideas on how environmental rules and regulations can be made more straightforward.

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

  • Defra to meet the cost of removing sheep killed in snow

    Farmers will be reimbursed for the cost of removing sheep killed in snow in England last month.

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

  • UK spearheads significant step forward in EU fish negotiations

    Member States have today agreed a package of reforms to implement a discards ban, make fishing more sustainable and give countries the ability to make decisions regionally.

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

  • Dangerous dogs law changes cover attacks on private property

    Legal powers for the police to tackle irresponsible dog owners and improve public safety are among legislative changes being published today.

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

  • Antisocial behaviour, policing and crime measures unveiled

    The government has introduced new legislation to tackle antisocial behaviour, criminalise forced marriage and reform the police.

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