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Consultation on proposals to evolve badger control policy and support responsible cattle movements and purchasing. This is part of the Bovine TB Eradication Strategy.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
The UK Government, Welsh Government, Scottish Government and the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for Northern Ireland want your view on a proposed ban on the manufacture, supply and sale of wet wipes…
Agreed record of the annual consultations held between the UK and the Faroe Islands for fishing opportunities in 2024.
Seeking views on the third phase of reforms to wine regulation. This follows previous reforms to labelling requirements, packaging flexibility and oenological practices.
Seeking views on proposals to make it compulsory for bird keepers in Great Britain to register their birds.
A plan to stop the decline of the River Wye, preserving its diverse and varied character, while supporting progress towards our environmental targets.
The UK Chief Veterinary Officer’s advice on early termination intensive cull licences issued in 2021 and 2022 after 2 or 3 years.
The government's response to the recommendations of the independent review of protected site management on Dartmoor.
Government is providing £50 million extra support for businesses who have had to prepare for new labelling rules as a part of the Windsor Framework. We are also confirming the extension of the Movement Assistance Scheme.
Requesting comments on proposed changes to the persistent organic pollutants (POPs) regulation, including changes to waste limits and specific exemptions.
This consultation seeks views on the government’s plan to introduce a Common User Charge to recover operating costs at government-run border control posts.
Guidance for local authorities on household waste duty of care fixed penalty notices.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
We are seeking your views on changes to the microchipping regulations. We want to make it easier to reunite lost or stolen cats and dog and improve breeder traceability.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
This sets out fishing opportunities for British fishing boats for certain fish stocks and groups of fish stocks.
The food waste collection grant determination and funding allocations.
UK plan for tackling roadside nitrogen dioxide concentrations supporting document: Environment Act 1995 air quality directions.
Seeking feedback on draft updated policies for Marine Protected Area (MPA) assessments to inform updates to guidance.
Our plans for agriculture in England from 1 January 2021, with an update for January 2024.
What Defra and the Welsh Government are doing to reduce the risks from avian influenza (bird flu) in wild birds.
Third rural proofing report setting out how the government supports rural business and communities.
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