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The Rural Payments Agency confirms that over £1.57 billion has been paid out so far to farmers in England.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
The Clean Air Strategy will introduce new support for farmers to tackle air pollution caused by ammonia gas emissions.
Government has launched an ambitious new strategy to clean up our air and save lives.
Fund opens to substantially reduce food waste from food businesses.
Advice on preparing for the introduction of catch certificates part of contingency planning
Over the coming weeks and months, some emails from the Defra group will drop the ‘gsi’ in email addresses.
Deal worth £127 million over first five years of access for UK
New penalties come into force to crack down on fly-tipping.
Michael Gove: British farmers can take advantage of the opportunities provided by Brexit and continue to export great British produce
Ben Elliot appointed as government’s first Food Surplus and Waste Champion to help promote awareness of the issue of food waste
Michael Gove launches consultation on plans to create greater protections for trees in urban areas.
Government launches consultation to extend the 5p plastic bag charge to all retailers and increase the charge to 10p
The government has confirmed it will be banning third party sales of puppies and kittens, Animal Welfare Minister David Rutley announced today (23 December).
Independent panel will look at how funding supports the needs of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
The Ivory Bill has gained Royal Assent to become law. The Act is expected to come into force in late 2019
Draft clauses for the first Environment Bill for 20 years have been published by the Environment Secretary, Michael Gove
Ban on the outdoor use of metaldehyde introduced to protect wildlife
UK Government strikes agreement that supports nation's fishing industry and the long-term health of fish stocks at this year’s annual EU quota negotiations
Farmers who have managed to stay clear of bovine TB for at least six years will be able to revert to annual, rather than six-monthly, testing.
Businesses and manufacturers to pay the full cost of recycling or disposing of their packaging waste under government’s Resources and Waste Strategy.
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