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From Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra)
  • Richard Benyon speech – Future Water conference at the Royal Geographic Society

    Richard Benyon speech – Future Water conference at the Royal Geographic Society.

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

  • Guidance to protect community groups from surface water drainage charges

    Defra launched a consultation today on new guidance to water companies on concessionary surface water drainage charges.

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

  • Extension of appointment to Covent Garden Market Authority

    Baroness Dean of Thornton-le-Fylde’s appointment extended as Chairman of the Covent Garden Market Authority.

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

  • New task force to cut farmers’ red tape

    The Task Force on Farming Regulation will work to reduce the bureaucratic burdens that English farmers and food producers face.

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

  • Consultation launch on revised Waste Framework Directive

    A consultation on how to implement the revised EU Waste Framework Directive in England and Wales was launched today.

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

  • Anaerobic digestion: Realising the potential

    Government invites discussion on the future of energy from waste.

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

  • Research on green claims

    Defra has today published research on claims about environmental performance on products and packaging.

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

  • Caroline Spelman Helps School Pupils Celebrate Green Day

    Green Day helps pupils learn about climate change and how it relates to the buildings and space around them.

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

  • EU audit of agri-environment schemes in England

    Defra is making changes to the way farmers are paid for protecting the environment, after an EU audit of England's agri-environment schemes.

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

  • Bovine disease compensation payable during July 2010

    Compensation payable during July 2010, in England (and in Wales and Scotland for BSE only).

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

  • Secretary of State visit to Esholt

    Caroline Spelman MP attended the first regional Cabinet in Bradford, then visited Yorkshire Water’s Esholt Waste Water Treatment works.

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

  • Caroline Spelman's Written Ministerial Statement on Arms Length Bodies

    Initial results of Arms Length Bodies review.

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

  • Spelman announces agencies shake-up

    Changes to Commission for Rural Communities, Animal Health and the Veterinary Laboratories Agency.

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

  • Six companies awarded contracts to develop more energy efficient lighting for homes

    The contracts have been awarded through the Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI).

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

  • Changes to badger vaccine deployment project

    We are committed to introducing a carefully-managed and science-led policy of badger control in areas with high and persistent levels of bovine TB.

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

  • Eco-schools can inspire whole community

    Eco-Schools were launched in this country 15 years ago, and there are now around 15,000 schools in the programme.

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

  • June 2010 budget: key announcements for Environment

    The Government is committed to playing its part in moving to a low-carbon economy.

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

  • Lord Henley's speech at the Eco-Schools Conference

    It's a pleasure to be here and applaud this successful initiative.

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

  • Gloucestershire Old Spots: Crackling good protected pork

    Gloucester Old Spots, the 42nd British product to be added to the list of legally-protected names.

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

  • Professor Bob Watson wins international environmental award

    Professor Bob Watson, Defra’s Chief Scientific Advisor, has won the prestigious international Blue Planet Prize, it was announced today.

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