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Acts further strengthen the UK’s position as a world leader for animal health and welfare now that we have left the EU
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Emergency regulation introduced to protect treescapes and strengthen biosecurity following the interception of Pine Processionary Moth
Mandatory housing measures will be lifted from 00:01 on Monday 2 May 2022.
Defra Ministers have made two appointments to the Board of the Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC).
Minister Churchill spoke about the potential for technology across the agri-food sector at the conference.
From June 2022, applicants to government tree planting grants must source saplings from approved suppliers.
Domestic funding scheme will continue in England, providing support to the seafood sector
Part of the Wolvercote Mill Stream at Port Meadow, Oxford, and the East Cowes Esplanade on the Isle of Wight will be added to the list of bathing waters.
Government opens application window for the Lump Sum Exit Scheme to facilitate a voluntary planned exit from the industry.
Steve Almond, Kate Priestman and John Scanlon have all been appointed as Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
A £2.6 billion, six-year programme of work dedicated to improving flood and coastal defences has exceeded its original targets by 14,000 homes.
Plans to save money for households disposing of DIY waste, alongside new grant funding for Local Authorities to clamp down on fly-tipping.
The Environment Secretary has selected Iain Coucher as the Government’s preferred candidate to succeed Jonson Cox as the Chair of Ofwat.
First-of-its-kind opportunity offers an exciting career pathway into the forestry sector for people from all backgrounds and abilities.
Defra Ministers have reappointed Linda Rosborough for a second term on the Sea Fish Industry Authority Board.
As part of the government's work to find new export destinations for UK food industry, the doors to the Chilean market are open to UK pork for the first time.
The awards recognise and celebrate examples of exemplary initiatives to support pollinators.
Environment Agency publishes Event Duration Monitoring data for 2021.
Consultation on the Storm Overflows Discharge Reduction Plan outlines a step change in how water companies tackle the number of discharges of untreated sewage.
New post-mortem TB PCR test will cut the waiting time for results to just three weeks for slaughterhouse cases and non-bovine farmed animals.
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