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First review of 25 Year Environment Plan published
The first progress report of the landmark 25 Year Environment Plan is published during the Year of Green Action.
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Invasive Species Week: American skunk cabbage creates a stink
Fifth annual Invasive Species Week promotes simple steps to stop the spread of invasive species which threaten Britain’s plants and animals
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Gove delivers ‘Lucy’s Law’ to protect puppies and kittens
New ‘Lucy’s Law’ legislation laid in Parliament to end puppy and kitten farming.
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Food Waste Champion rallies major players to ‘Step up to the Plate’
Ben Elliot calls for an end to the ‘moral and economic scandal’ of food waste.
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Equine Viral Arteritis confirmed in Devon
Christine Middlemiss, the UK Chief Veterinary Officer, has confirmed an outbreak of this equine disease in Devon
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Future support for nature in UK Overseas Territories
The UK Government launches a Call for Evidence on safeguarding biodiversity in the UK Overseas Territories.
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We are the UK government department responsible for safeguarding our natural environment, supporting our world-leading food and farming industry, and sustaining a thriving rural economy. Our broad remit means we play a major role in people’s day-to-day life, from the food we eat, and the air we breathe, to the water we drink.
Defra is a ministerial department, supported by 33 agencies and public bodies.
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Defra Helpline
2 Marsham Street
London
SW1P 4DF
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03459 33 55 77
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+44 20 7238 6951
The quickest way to get a response is to call our Helpline which is open Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5pm (find out about call charges at www.gov.uk/call-charges). Alternatively you can email us, or write to us at the postal address given above. We aim to reply to emails or letters within fifteen working days.
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Telephone
03000 200 301
Contact the Defra Rural Services helpline for farming-related advice.
Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5pm.
You should also call us 24/7 to report suspicion of notifiable disease in animals.
Find out about call charges at www.gov.uk/call-charges.
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Eden Bridge House
Lowther Street
Carlisle
CA3 8DX
United Kingdom
Pet Travel Scheme helpline
0370 241 1710
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Find out about call charges at www.gov.uk/call-charges.
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