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Ministers considering measures to make tobacco industry reduce litter caused by their products.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Employers of seasonal agricultural workers in the edible horticulture sector urged to register for free workplace testing
Letter from the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Farming, Fisheries and Food to the agricultural sector in England about free coronavirus tests for permanent and seasonal workers.
New legal duties on water companies and government will reduce sewage discharged into waterways.
Cutting-edge flood forecasting and natural flood management schemes trialled in 25 selected areas receiving a share of £150m to develop new flooding responses.
A reminder for eligible businesses to submit their details for payment to the Seafood Response Fund by Friday 26 March.
Changes to transform the waste and resources sector move a step closer.
The government has announced the allocation of additional fishing quota between Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and England.
Statutory Instrument published to remove ferrets as permitted target species for the DOC 250 spring trap following concerns.
The Environment Agency and partners have completed more than 700 projects to better protect more than 300,000 homes since 2015
Government has laid out plans for restriction work that will be carried out in the first year of UK REACH
The Government is considering a ban of lead ammunition to protect wildlife and nature as part of new plans under UK REACH
Government consultation opens on plans to monitor, reduce and eliminate Persistent Organic Pollutants
Professor Christopher Gilligan, Sir Paul Nurse, David Richardson, Judith Batchelar and Professor Ian Graham have all been appointed as Trustees.
Funding boost and new woodland creation partnership formed between Defra and Forest for Cornwall.
Proposals to support sustainable fashion unveiled on Global Recycling Day.
Farmers and land managers have until 17 May to apply for BPS; and claim for CS revenue and ES payments
The UK, Norway and the European Union have today signed a trilateral agreement on catch limits in 2021.
The Environment Agency’s priority is to protect people and the environment, and to support those we regulate during the coronavirus pandemic.
New government funding to protect tropical rainforests, regions and communities across Africa, Asia and Latin America.
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