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Our plans to introduce mandatory digital waste tracking, the benefits of this change, the timelines and impacts.
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How fisheries management plans will be used to create a more vibrant, profitable, and sustainable fishing industry.
The UK government has responsibilities under international law and is…
England’s grey squirrel policy statement sets out the actions government will take over the next 5 years to reduce the impact of grey squirrels on the red squirrel population and on our trees and woodlands.
Introduction The grey squirrel is a widely spread non-native invasive…
Reports from stock distribution working groups and agreed records of annual consultations on the management of Norwegian spring spawning herring, blue whiting and mackerel in the North-East Atlantic.
A cross-government, science-led plan to understand impacts of PFAS on public health and the environment, with coordinated actions to minimise risks.
Defra and executive agencies' legal basis and safeguards for sensitive processing for law enforcement purposes, special category personal data and criminal offence data.
Agreed record of the annual consultations held between the Faroe Islands and the UK for fishing opportunities in 2026.
Agreed record of the consultations held between the Faroe Islands and the UK for North-East Atlantic mackerel fishing opportunities in 2026.
What we are doing to reduce the risks from avian influenza (bird flu) in wild birds in England and Wales.
Response to the Animal Sentience Committee's view on the consideration of impacts on animal welfare in the Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Private Members Bill.
Response to the Animal Sentience Committee’s assessment on whether the government has fully considered the welfare of animals as sentient beings in relation to the Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Bill.
The Government's summary of a proposal for a regulation amending EU regulation 1308/2013 as regards to the EU School Scheme and various food standards.
Notes of the meetings held by the Inter Ministerial Group for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
This report summarises the several order and regulating order application activity between 1 April 2020 and 31 March 2025.
This white paper sets out the government's plans to reform the water sector and the wider water system.
The Livestock Information Transformation Programme (LITP) is introducing new technology to trace livestock movements more quickly and accurately in England.
The government's summary of an EU Regulation 2025/2650 amending regulation 2023/1115 as regards certain obligations of operators and traders.
The Government's summary of a European Commission proposal to amend various EU regulations as regards to defence readiness, investments and conditions.
The strategy for biodiversity in Overseas Territories.
A new integrated approach to bring about a generational step change and deliver sustainable and embedded improvements to animal welfare.
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