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From Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra)
  • UK sets out priorities for EU fisheries negotiations

    We need to continue to work together to achieve our shared goal of a thriving and sustainable fishing industry.

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

  • More choice and lower water bills for businesses

    Government proposals to slash the current threshold to just five megalitres of water.

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

  • Local areas are keen to form Local Nature Partnerships

    Twenty two areas across England have been given funding by Defra to help them become a Local Nature Partnership (LNP).

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

  • Flood risk areas prepared for emergencies says independent report

    England and Wales are now better prepared than ever to respond to major flooding, says an independent report published today.

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

  • First new members of Animal Health and Welfare Board For England

    The first non-executive members of the new Animal Health and Welfare Board for England were today announced by Agriculture Minister Jim Paice.

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

  • New Appointments to the Zoos Expert Committee

    New appointments to the Zoos Expert Committee including new chair.

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

  • £2 million boost to tackle air pollution

    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.

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

  • Reappointment to the Joint Nature Conservation Committee

    Judith Webb MBE has been reappointed as an independent member of the Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC).

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

  • Reappointments to the Board of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

    Sir Henry Keswick and Ms Jennifer Ullman have been reappointed to the Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

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

  • Jim Paice: exporters must not break animal welfare laws

    Government has written to exporters to warn them of the consequences of not observing the law on animal welfare standard.

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

  • Spelman urges one voice during European negotiations

    Defra Ministers are fighting in Europe for all of the UK’s farmers, fishermen and taxpayers.

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

  • UK secures important breakthrough on management of fish stocks

    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 insufficient.

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

  • UK and Ireland join forces to preserve Mackerel stocks

    Another ally today to support Britain's efforts to ensure that Mackerel stocks in the North Sea remain healthy.

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

  • Business deal to boost recycling brokered

    The voluntary commitment is part of a package of measures outlined in the Waste Review earlier this year.

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

  • Spelman launches fightback against tree disease

    The Tree Health and Plant Biosecurity Action Plan sets out how to tackle serious tree and plant pests and diseases. 

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

  • Defra’s boost for childcare in rural Chatteris

    Defra supports rural areas through funding to help businesses develop and enhance local communities.

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

  • EU CAP reform proposals should go further

    Working towards a simpler CAP that provides real benefits for the environment and improves the competitiveness of the farming industry.

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

  • Richard Benyon’s speech at the Green Infrastructure Partnership launch

    Richard Benyon’s speech at the Green Infrastructure Partnership launch

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

  • More green space for our towns and cities

    New scheme to generate more green space in England's towns and cities.

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

  • Water customers no longer liable for sewerage repairs

    Water customers in England will no longer have to worry about being hit with surprise bills to repair blocked or damaged sewers, following changes that have come into force today.

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