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Welfare codes for pigs, laying hens, and meat chickens are being updated as part of a programme of reforms to safeguard and enhance the welfare of animals
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
More than 2,000 Warrington homes and businesses will benefit from the multi-million pound flood defence scheme
Bridging payments secured for eligible farmers awaiting their full BPS payment for 2017
The £21 million Sheffield flood defence to protect homes and businesses is completed
Restrictions to help lower emissions from combustion plants and generators will come into force after agreement by parliament
The Floods Minister has marked the start of works on the Boston Barrier, a £100 million tidal flood defence which will protect 14,000 Lincolnshire properties.
Letters requesting and confirming a ministerial direction relating to Brexit preparations.
New appointments to the Adaptation Sub-Committee of the Committee on Climate Change have been made.
Environment Secretary makes four new appointments to the Board
New steps have been announced to tackle problem waste sites, while a consultation will further help deal with crime and poor performance in the waste sector
New Countryside Stewardship Offers introduced to help more farmers and land managers protect wildlife and enhance the environment
Prime Minister Theresa May launches the 25 Year Environment Plan with a speech at the London Wetland Centre, Barnes.
Today the government has published its 25 Year Environment Plan.
The RFCC chair appointments have been announced
Today the government's ban on microbeads in cosmetics and personal care products comes into effect.
The Prime Minister has announced plans for a new Northern Forest as part of the Government's 25 Year Environment Plan
Secretary of State Michael Gove sets out his vision on the future of our farming industry at the Oxford Farming Conference 2018
Rural Payments Agency (RPA) confirms that over £1.45bn has been paid out so far.
The next phase of the discard ban is introduced to encourage sustainable fishing.
Landowners, farmers and foresters can now apply for up to £6,800 per hectare to create new woodland on their property.
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