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Changes to the Dangerous Dogs Act come in to force today
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
The plant biosecurity strategy that will safeguard the future of the UK’s trees and plants from pests and disease nears completion
Caring for your pets this Christmas.
Leading figures in science, farming and food meet to debate how Agri-tech strategy funding can help world food security
From 1 January 2015, waste paper, metal, plastic or glass must be collected by separate collection.
A package of investment in the 8 great technologies of the future will accelerate high-tech progress from the lab to the marketplace
Charge for single use carrier bags to be introduced.
Consultation launched on longer jail terms for owners of dogs that attack people or assistance dogs, such as guide dogs.
Consumers, businesses and councils are urged to give their views on a plan to cut waste thrown away, save money and protect the environment.
The government is asking for people's views about whether current penalties for dog offences are severe enough.
Ministers have challenged local authorities who are trying to exploit regulations and charge students for collecting their rubbish.
Letter from Brandon Lewis and Lord de Mauley to local authority Chief Executives.
The UK will become a world leader in agricultural science and technology following the launch of a new strategy
How local environmental projects improved sustainability in East London.
London 2012′s ambition to be the “greenest Games of modern times” was aided by a commitment to sustainable procurement.
Working together is the best way to defend British trees and plants from the pests and diseases threatening them, Environment Secretary Owen Paterson said today
The Defra Minister responsible for chemicals, Lord de Mauley, has, with the agreement of the Devolved Administrations, appointed Professor David Phillips as the new chairman of the UK Chemicals Stakeholder Forum.
The National Adaptation Programme report sets out what leading businesses, councils and communities, as well as government, are doing to tackle climate threats.
Lord de Mauley speaking about bee health at the Friends of the Earth conference on 28 June 2013.
From Monday 17 June, Recycle Week encourages people, local authorities and businesses to recycle.
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