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From Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra)
  • New chair for the Gangmasters Licensing Authority

    Margaret McKinlay has been appointed Chair of the Gangmasters Licensing Authority (GLA).

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

  • Richard Benyon responds to Common Fisheries Policy reform proposals

    UK Fisheries Minister, Richard Benyon, has today responded to the European Commission’s proposals to reform the Common Fisheries Policy. Mr…

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

  • Consultation on the planning process for major sewer projects launched

    A consultation on including proposed major sewers within the existing planning process for major infrastructure projects.

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

  • Thirteen convicted for £6m vet medicine smuggling

    They have been convicted in connection with Europe’s biggest ever illegal veterinary medicine business.

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

  • Defra appoints Non Executive Directors

    Sir Tony Hawkhead and Paul Rew appointed as Non-executive Directors to the Department.

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

  • Review of Ofwat published

    Review of Ofwat's role, how it works with others and if its regulatory approach is delivering what the Government and customers expect.

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

  • Update on Single Payment Scheme

    Agriculture Minister Jim Paice updated Parliament today on the progress of payments to farmers under the Single Payment Scheme. Mr Paice said…

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

  • Transfer of private sewers will free customers from unexpected repair bills

    Surprise bills to repair broken, blocked or damaged sewers will no longer catch out water customers.

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

  • New rules mean it will be easier and cheaper to travel abroad with pets

    It will become cheaper and easier to travel abroad with pets when new rules are introduced at the start of next year.

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

  • Re-appointments to the Environment Agency

    Lord Chris Smith of Finsbury has been re-appointed as Chair of the Environment Agency for a further three years by Environment Secretary Caroline…

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

  • Game Set and Match to Strawberry Scientists

    Come rain or shine British strawberries will continue to star at Wimbledon thanks to a Defra-funded project to develop a climate change resistant…

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

  • Scales that tell tales

    The lifestory of Atlantic salmon is kept as a permanent record in their scales and could help efforts to protect future fish stocks, Defra-…

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

  • Britain signs groundbreaking international wildlife treaty

    The Nagoya Protocol on Access and Benefit Sharing forms part of a ten-year plan aimed at preserving nature.

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

  • New waste deal will cut business costs and improve services

    Helping businesses prevent waste and recycle more of the waste they do produce.

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

  • 50,000 new opportunities in the food industry

    The apprenticeships are part of an industry drive to get more young people into skilled food jobs.

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

  • Jim Paice’s speech at the Agriculture Investment Summit

    Can the agriculture sector in the UK and Western Europe remain viable in a changing global environment?

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

  • Support for UK salad growers affected by e.coli scare

    Scheme guidance and all forms are available on the RPA website.

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

  • Jim Paice: sky lanterns are causing problems in the countryside

    Farmers have reported animals being injured, and in some cases dying, from eating the metal wire frames, which can pierce internal organs.

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

  • Myth bust: Daily Mail allegations of u-turn

    **The myth: **The Daily Mail alleges that the Government has u-turned on plans to introduce deposit funds on drinks containers and force stores…

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

  • Dragon’s Den-style call for creative recycling bids

    £2 million available over the next three years to help fund local projects that look into fresh ways to help people recycle more and produce less waste.  

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