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A £2.6 billion, six-year programme of work dedicated to improving flood and coastal defences has exceeded its original targets by 14,000 homes.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
The Environment Secretary has selected Iain Coucher as the Government’s preferred candidate to succeed Jonson Cox as the Chair of Ofwat.
Consultation on the Storm Overflows Discharge Reduction Plan outlines a step change in how water companies tackle the number of discharges of untreated sewage.
The Government has announced steps to assist farmers with the availability of fertilisers to address uncertainty amongst growers and keep costs down for farmers
The Environment Secretary has appointed Judith Batchelar as Deputy Chair of the Environment Agency.
Environment Secretary George Eustice has reappointed Dame Amelia Fawcett as Chair of Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
Predicted virus incidence rate passes required threshold as set out in independent scientific modelling
George Eustice set out plans for government funded vet visits, grants for welfare improvements, and health and welfare priorities for each sector at the NFU Conference 2022.
Speaking at the NFU Conference, George Eustice set out plans for government funded vet visits, grants for welfare improvements, and health and welfare priorities for each sector.
Environment Secretary confirms £200m investment in UK’s world class Animal Plant and Health Laboratory in Weybridge
Government publishes response to the Lump Sum Exit Scheme and delinked payments in England consultation.
Water companies urged to do more to protect the environment and reduce storm overflows
Land managers and farmers can apply for funding from the Landscape Recovery scheme for wildlife and river projects.
A new Tenancy Working Group will provide independent advice to Defra to support the tenanted sector.
Consultation to run from 18 January to 12 April 2022, inviting views from industry, NGOs and all affected by policies in the Joint Fisheries Statement.
Nature, climate, people and places prioritised in the Government’s response to Julian Glover’s Landscapes Review
Speaking at the Oxford Farming Conference, George Eustice unveiled the next stages of plan to reward farmers and landowners for actions which benefit the environment, supporting sustainable food production alongside vital na…
The new schemes will support nature recovery and climate action by rewarding farmers in their local area, alongside sustainable and profitable food production.
Government to introduce tougher sentencing and improved police powers to tackle cruel practice of chasing hares with dogs
Multimillion investment boost to infrastructure to modernise UK ports and processing facilities and create jobs
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