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  • Bovine TB: badger vaccination and culling in England’s Edge Areas

    Seeking views on proposals to introduce no-cull zones around vaccination sites in Edge Areas in England to manage the implementation of both badger vaccination and culling.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Single use carrier bags: extending and increasing the charge

    Seeking views on extending and increasing the single use carrier bag charge as part of our commitment in the 25 Year Environment Plan.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Forestry Commission framework document

    Framework document setting out how Forestry Commission will work with Defra in implementing forestry policy.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and 1 others
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Circular Economy Package policy statement

    Sets out the key changes which will be made in implementing the Circular Economy Package (CEP).

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and 3 others
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Waste prevention programme for England

    The programme sets out the roles and actions for government and others to reduce the amount of waste produced in England.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Flood and coastal erosion risk management: policy statement

    Sets out the government's policy on flood and coastal erosion risk management.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • 2025 UK Border Strategy Public Consultation

    A consultation to seek the views and expertise of stakeholders to help develop the 2025 UK Border Strategy.

    • From: Cabinet Office and 5 others
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Flood and coastal erosion: call for evidence

    We’re seeking evidence on key flood and coastal issues to help develop a flood and coastal erosion and national infrastructure strategy.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Food origin labelling: enforcement

    Seeking views on enforcing rules for labelling the country of origin or place of primary food ingredients where it is different to the food itself.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Natural Capital Committee’s seventh annual report: government response

    Government response to the Natural Capital Committee’s seventh state of natural capital report.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Invasive alien species: management measures for widely spread species in England and Wales

    Seeking views on proposed management measures for invasive alien species (also known as invasive non-native species) which are widely spread in England and Wales.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Defra group equality, diversity and inclusion strategy 2020 to 2024

    This strategy sets out Defra’s equality, diversity and inclusion priorities from 2020 to 2024.

    • From: Animal and Plant Health Agency and 9 others
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Fishing quotas: English reserve quota policy for 2020

    Seeking views on the use of reserve quota in England in 2020. We’re also seeking views on proposed updates to the English Quota Management Rules.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Conflict, Stability and Security Fund: Overseas Territories annual review summaries 2018 to 2019

    This page provides the annual review summaries for the Conflict, Stability and Security Fund (CSSF) programme in Overseas Territories.

    • From: Crown Prosecution Service and 8 others
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Conflict, Stability and Security Fund: Commonwealth annual review summaries 2018 to 2019

    This page provides the annual review summaries for the Conflict, Stability and Security Fund (CSSF) Commonwealth programmes.

    • From: Department for Education and 7 others
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    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB): Request for views

    Seeking views on the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB): what should its priorities and key services be?

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs and 3 others
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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Safeguarding the environment in British Overseas Territories: call for evidence

    Seeking evidence to help develop plans on how the government can help protect marine and terrestrial biodiversity in the British Overseas Territories.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Reforming agricultural tenancies in England

    Seeking views on reforming agricultural tenancy law in England, evidence of existing barriers to letting farmland and if additional protections are needed.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government

  • Smarter rules for safer food: what we are doing

    Information on the smarter rules for safer food package which will improve protection against animal disease and pests in the food chain.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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  • A strategy for achieving Bovine Tuberculosis Free Status for England: 2018 review

    Review to consider the next steps to achieve Officially Bovine Tuberculosis Free (OTF) status in England by 2038.

    • From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
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    First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government