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Environment Secretary brings together food sector experts and employers to create apprenticeships, boosting innovation in the food industry
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
A leaflet will be sent to every household across the UK to help the public make an informed decision in the upcoming EU referendum.
A fairer tax system for farmers comes into effect today (6 April 2016).
Appointments and re-appointments to the National Park Authorities, the Broads Authority and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty Conservation Boards.
The Environmental Regulation team will transfer from the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills to the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on 1 April 2016.
UK’s £45 billion wine and spirits industry supports nearly 600,000 jobs, with EU export market worth £1.8bn last year.
The government's new Plan for National Parks kickstarts a programme of activity to safeguard the future of these iconic landscapes.
A Government-backed scheme will give millions of children the chance to plant saplings in their school grounds and communities.
The Chancellor announced an extra £700m in flood defence funding
Environment Secretary Elizabeth Truss gains backing from European countries for simplifying the Common Agricultural Policy audit scheme.
The Environment Secretary will be joined by leading women in farming to celebrate International Women's Day
The UK wine industry celebrates a corker 2015 with a pledge for a tenfold increase in exports by 2020.
Expert advice on the state of English Natural Capital from the new Natural Capital Committee will drive forward the 25-year Environment Plan
Elizabeth Truss today delivered a speech to delegates at the annual National Farmers' Union Conference
Information from the National Food Survey has been released as open data
A new Rural Planning Review will look to reduce regulatory burdens in support of new homes, jobs and innovation.
The Environment Secretary's speech at the Institute for Government on reforming Defra.
Flooding in northern England: government information and advice about support available.
Prime Minister David Cameron announced funding to repair infrastructure damaged by floods and a campaign to promote tourism in the north.
The government confirms terms of reference for the National Flood Resilience Review to be chaired by Oliver Letwin.
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