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Defra will review the way in which the release of gamebirds on or near protected sites in England is managed following a proposed legal challenge.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Badger control licences published by Natural England
New flood boost will better protect over 9,004 homes.
The Tide Turners Plastic Challenge Badge will be extended to a further 15 countries.
Direction to Natural England on the licensing of badger control in Derbyshire.
Government announces new fairer allocation of farm funding across the UK , as farm budget is topped up with over £56 million until 2022.
‘Natasha’s Law’ introduced to protect allergy sufferers and give them confidence in the food they buy.
New national statistics show changes in how people use and relate to the natural environment.
Secretary of State Appointments to National Park Authorities and Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Conservation Boards
Defra CSA Professor Sir Ian Boyd marks his last day
The Environment Secretary visited the headquarters of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds at Sandy, Bedfordshire.
From 1 September 2019, machinery or vehicles that have been used for agricultural or forestry purposes will be subject to plant health regulations when imported from any third country.
British shoppers will be able to buy environmentally friendly, healthy and affordable food under plans for a radical shake-up of the UK’s food industry.
UK Government funding is successfully supporting the protection of elephants - helping local livelihoods, ecosystem function and global biodiversity
It has been a record breeding season for hen harriers in England according to figures from Natural England.
Local communities and businesses impacted by last week’s heavy rain and flooding will have access to £5.25m to support their recovery.
Letters from the Environment Minister to City Councils on the progress of plans to improve air quality.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Fourth national round of funding for the Countryside Stewardship Facilitation Fund opens for applications.
Environment Secretary Theresa Villiers visited Whaley Bridge where she met with emergency response teams working to fix a breach at Toddbrook Reservoir.
The UK’s Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer confirmed a new case of Equine Viral Arteritis in Shropshire
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