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From Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra)
  • Love your electricals!

    The theme was chosen following research conducted by Recycle Now, the national recycling campaign.

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

  • Progress on Europe-wide ban on illegally-logged timber

    A ban on illegal timber entering the EU market has moved a step closer this week.

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

  • Go wild for wildlife!

    Volunteers from Defra’s helpline (outsourced to Vertex Data Science Ltd, based in Merseyside), as well as the Environment Agency and RPA / BCMS…

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

  • Review of waste policy announced

    The Government is to carry out a full review of waste policy in England, looking at the most effective ways of reducing waste.

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

  • Caroline Spelman speech at Futuresource, Excel Centre – ‘Waste – new thinking for a new economy’

    Thank you and thanks to everyone here. Today I want to explain the new Government's approach to waste in the years ahead.

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

  • Richard Benyon speech at IFAW Parliamentary reception

    Thank you John for hosting today’s event and Robbie for your talk and support.

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

  • Richard Benyon views the homes of the future

    Business Research Establishment work with the UK's main developers and manufacturers to promote the latest cutting edge sustainable innovations and technologies.

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

  • Secretary of State visits Cereals 2010, 10 June 2010

    Caroline Spelman today visited the Cereals Show 2010 in Cambridgeshire.

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

  • Caroline Spelman speech at Cereals Show, 'Biodiversity – The canary in the mine'

    Thank you Alan, and thank you to everyone I've met so far for a warm welcome and a fascinating experience.

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

  • Paice announces Farming Regulation Review

    Bureaucratic burdens on the farming industry will be put under the microscope by a new Task Force announced by Agriculture Minister Jim Paice today.

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

  • Lord Henley’s speech at the RSPB Futurescapes launch

    I'm delighted to be here to support the excellent work that is being showcased this afternoon.

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

  • John Whitehead OBE appointed interim chair of Seafish

    The Government has today announced the appointment of John Whitehead OBE as interim Chair of Seafish.

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

  • Environment Secretary visits recycling scheme

    The scheme rewards householders who volunteer to participate with points worth up to £135 a year, from over 100 reward partners.

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

  • Swapping bin bullies for recycling rewards

    Plans to impose bin taxes have been scrapped by Cabinet ministers Eric Pickles and Caroline Spelman.

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

  • Caroline Spelman visits Warwickshire Wildlife Trust for World Environment Day

    The day before World Environment Day on 5 June, Caroline Spelman visited Warwickshire Wildlife Trust in Solihull. 

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

  • Greater controls announced to reduce risk of bluetongue

    This is an important step to ensure that bluetongue does not return to GB.

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

  • Secretary of State live guardian.co.uk Q&A

    Caroline Spelman was live on the guardian.co.uk website answering a broad range of questions from the public.

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

  • Fish for Life wins prestigious award for Youngs

    Fish for Life was initiated in 2006 by Young's Seafood and has since been adopted across Findus Group's operations in continental Europe.

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

  • Economic research on farm viability and direct payments published

    This was a hypothetical, academic exercise to increase the evidence base on subsidy reform.

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

  • Bovine disease compensation payable during June 2010

    Compensation payable during June 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