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The UK has reached an agreement with the EU and Norway on fishing opportunities in the North Sea and surrounding waters for 2025.
Environment Agency's message to the public remains to check their flood risk, sign up for free flood warnings and keep up to date with the latest situation
Government announces support for the Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Private Members Bill.
UK Emissions Trading Scheme continues commitments to expand the scheme and further limit carbon emissions.
A review is underway of the current fees that APHA charge for statutory services
Over £57 million paid out in last two weeks to farmers affected by 23/24 flooding
The Taskforce will strengthen collaborative working across the UK to improve tree planting and ensure the long-term survival of woodland.
Further action is needed to improve bathing water quality
Reforms announced at the Budget will help raise money to fix the public finances while protecting small family farms from unfairly high inheritance tax.
A statement of ambition on upcoming plastic pollution treaty negotiations signed by leading businesses and financial institutions.
The Environment Agency worked with over 500 partners and thousands of volunteers to enhance fisheries and promote angling.
Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Steve Reed, addresses the 2024 Country Land and Business Association conference.
UK government ministers continue to push for global action on nature at COP29 nature day
Report shows total quantity of antibiotics sold for livestock remains at the lowest level to date. Upticks in antibiotic use in some sectors highlight need for continued collective action. Multi-drug resistance in pigs and p…
All bird keepers urged to take action to protect their birds and report signs of disease. The risk to public health from the virus is very low.
New legislation being introduced today will require millers and flour producers to fortify non-wholemeal wheat flour with folic acid from the end of 2026.
£50 million investment into internal drainage boards and plans to consult on new strategic vision for floods investment
A 63-year-old woman who repeatedly ignored Environment Agency warnings about an illegal operation has been sentenced
Defra invites the public, community and environmental groups, farmers, businesses and local authorities to share views on modernising bathing water regulations.
Two new members have been appointed to the board of the UK Sea Fish Industry Authority
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