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Import ban introduced to prevent the spread of foot and mouth disease.
Three defendants have been fined for their involvement in illegal waste activity in Northamptonshire, following an investigation by the Environment Agency.
Expert-led review published to boost public awareness about air quality.
Rural communities are set to benefit from up to £38 million in funding.
The UK welcomes the positive conclusion to negotiations at the resumed meeting of CBD COP16, which saw the international community make progress towards halting and reversing nature loss by 2030
Government to allow reintroduction of beavers into the wild after centuries of absence in a huge boost for nature conservation
New vision by government to deliver on its Plan for Change by increasing timber use in construction and boosting economic growth.
Commitments set out during conference as COP16 negotiations resume in Rome on delivering global nature goals
Reappointments confirmed by Defra
The government is increasing payment rates for those in existing Higher Level Stewardship and confirming the ELM standalone Capital Grants offer worth £45m in 2025/26 will re-open in the summer.
Environment Secretary to announce reform package to boost farmers’ profitability as part of the Plan for Change
Speech by Environment Secretary Steve Reed at the NFU Conference
The Water (Special Measures) Act 2025 has today received Royal Assent, boosting the powers of water sector regulators to tackle pollution.
Professor Ian Graham will rejoin the Board for a second term.
Housing measures for birds announced in Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Cheshire, Merseyside and Lancashire
Appointments and reappointments made to Defra’s Science Advisory Council
Today (Thursday, 6 February) UK Government Scotland Office Minister Kirsty McNeill spoke at the NFU Scotland conference in Glasgow.
A record £2.65 billion will be committed to build or maintain up to 1,000 flood defences, protecting more than 66,000 properties.
An innovative biocontrol project has been launched aiming to reduce the spread of floating pennywort in the Cam Washes, SSSI.
Waste including asbestos was burned next to a housing estate and ancient woodland
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