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Twenty-three new Marine Conservation Zones (MCZs) will bring the total to 50 and cover more than a fifth of English waters.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Farmers hit by Storm Eva flooding in Lancashire and Yorkshire will receive emergency funding.
New coastal paths have been approved from Filey Brigg to Newport Bridge and Dunball Wharf to and St Audries Bay.
Details of a new six point action plan published today to help the recovery of England's hen harrier populations.
Environment Agency Chairman Sir Philip Dilley has resigned today
This newsletter was issued in January 2016.
Elizabeth Truss today delivered a speech to delegates at the annual Oxford Farming Conference
The Environment Secretary sets out priorities to make farmers more resilient
New rules from 1 January mean fishermen targeting certain demersal species such as haddock, sole and plaice must land all their catch.
The achievements of Defra staff have been recognised in the New Year’s Honours list 2016, published today.
Statement from Environment Secretary Elizabeth Truss on flooding in the north of England.
Statement from Environment Secretary Elizabeth Truss on flooding in the north of England
The Prime Minister chaired a COBR meeting today to discuss the ongoing flooding in Yorkshire and Lancashire and the latest military deployments.
Progress on England's Coast Path with more miles set to open in the spring.
Further statement from Environment Secretary Elizabeth Truss on flooding in the north of England.
Communities in Lancashire and North and West Yorkshire are being warned of severe flooding on Boxing Day
Latest preparations for possible flooding across Lancashire, Yorkshire and Cumbria.
Latest preparations for further rain across Cumbria and the North of England.
Government information and advice on the latest flooding forecast.
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