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Public to have their say on the food system of the future
British shoppers will be able to buy environmentally friendly, healthy and affordable food under plans for a radical shake-up of the UK’s food industry.
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World Elephant Day: UK gives a helping hand to iconic mammals
UK Government funding is successfully supporting the protection of elephants - helping local livelihoods, ecosystem function and global biodiversity
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Record-breaking year for hen harrier breeding
It has been a record breeding season for hen harriers in England according to figures from Natural England.
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£2.5 million extra funding for farmers working together on environmental projects
Fourth national round of funding for the Countryside Stewardship Facilitation Fund opens for applications.
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Environment Secretary Theresa Villiers visits Whaley Bridge
Environment Secretary Theresa Villiers visited Whaley Bridge where she met with emergency response teams working to fix a breach at Toddbrook Reservoir.
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Plastic bag sales down 90% since introduction of 5p charge
New figures show sales of single-use bags by England’s seven biggest retailers continued to fall in 2018/19.
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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
United Kingdom
Telephone (UK only)
03459 33 55 77
Telephone (from outside the UK)
+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.
Defra Rural Services helpline
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
Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5pm (closed on bank holidays).
Find out about call charges at www.gov.uk/call-charges.
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