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From Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra)
  • Porcine epidemic diarrhoea (PED) becomes notifiable disease in England

    From Friday 18 December, it is a legal requirement to notify APHA of suspect and confirmed cases of PED in pigs in England.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Bovine TB eradication strategy delivering results

    The comprehensive strategy to eradicate bovine TB in England is delivering results with more than half the country on track to be officially free of the disease by the end of this Parliament, Environment Secretary Elizabeth …

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Improving air quality in cities

    The Government announces plans to improve air quality in cities.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Delivering for rural communities

    Government response to review of rural proofing implementation carried out by an independent team led by Lord Cameron of Dillington.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Tough decisions reap benefits for UK fishermen

    Today the UK government reached a deal for for the UK fishing industry, achieving quota increases and ensuring sustainable fish stocks.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • A country more flood resilient

    Environment Secretary announces work to identify additional flood protection measures in Cumbria

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Update on flooding - Friday 11 December 2015

    Government information and advice about the support available following flooding in the north west of England.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Update on flooding - Thursday 10 December

    Government information and advice about the support available following flooding in north west England.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Farming flood damage support announced

    Support payments for farmers affected by the floods have been announced.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Appointment of Dieter Helm as Chair of Natural Capital Committee (NCC)

    Professor Dieter Helm has today been reappointed as Chair of the Natural Capital Committee.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • £51 million more for homes and businesses affected by floods

    Extra funding announced by Chancellor takes total support pledged by the government to over £60 million.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • European Fisheries Fund to boost sustainable fishing in UK

    New funding available for fishermen across the UK.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Update on flooding – Wednesday 9 December 2015

    Government information and advice about the support available following flooding in north west England.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Environment Secretary visits Cumbria and Lancashire

    Elizabeth Truss meets people affected by the floods last weekend

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Update on flooding – Tuesday 8 December 2015

    An update on localised flooding in the north west of England.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Environment Secretary's statement on flooding

    Elizabeth Truss makes statement on impact of Storm Desmond and flooding in the north of England

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Update on flooding – Monday 7 December 2015

    An update on localised flooding in the north west of England

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Update on flooding - Sunday 06 December 2015

    An update on localised flooding in the north west of England

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Ministers move to rid the land of litter scourge

    Government will launch national clampdown on litter louts.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Open data to boost farming and feed the world

    Environment Secretary reveals how open data will be used to grow the food and farming industry

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government