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Bill introduced to allow Kew to bloom for new generations
The Kew Gardens (Leases) No. 3 Bill will allow Kew Botanic Gardens to prosper for centuries to come.
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UK government supports global action to fight illegal wildlife trade
There has been progress in key areas in the six months since the UK government staged the largest-ever Illegal Wildlife Trade conference in October 2018 including the launch of education packs.
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UK listed status application approved to assure animal and animal product movements in a no-deal Brexit
UK listed status application approved by EU member states to assure animal and animal product movements in a no-deal EU Exit
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New proposals to boost security for tenanted farmers
12 week consultations launched in England and Wales to seek views on reforms to agricultural tenancy legislation
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Equine Viral Arteritis confirmed in Dorset
The UK Chief Veterinary Officer has confirmed Equine Viral Arteritis in Dorset.
Detailed guide
African swine fever: how to spot and report the disease
How to spot African swine fever, what to do if you suspect it, and how to stop it spreading.
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What the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs does
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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- Urban waste water treatment: updated sensitive areas maps 2019
- Biodiversity net gain: updating planning requirements
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- Defra: prompt payment data April 2015 to April 2019
- Defra: workforce management information March 2019
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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.
Pet Travel Scheme helpline
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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