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From Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra)
  • European fisheries fund allocated to promote growth across the UK

    Fishermen across the UK will be able to apply for a fair share of a new grant scheme to help them adapt to the new Common Fisheries Policy and grow their businesses.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Role in drift net proposals clarified

    The Marine Management Organisation has explained its role in relation to a proposed ban on drift nets.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Preferred candidate for new Environment Agency Chair announced

    Philip Dilley selected as the preferred option to succeed Lord Chris Smith

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New legislation to boost infrastructure

    The Infrastructure Bill introduces new measures to make it easier, quicker and simpler to get Britain building for the future.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Dan Rogerson's speech at the Royal Bath and West show

    Dan Rogerson addressed the CLA breakfast at the Royal Bath and West show on 28th May 2014

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Darwin Fellowship Award: Madagasikara Voakajy

    Darwin Initiative: Fellowship Award case study. Voahirana Randriamamonjy - protecting lemurs in Madagascar

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  • Darwin Scoping Award: sustainable livelihoods

    A Darwin Initiative scoping award led to a successful main project encouraging beekeeping as a sustainable livelihood in Kyrgyzstan

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  • Darwin grant: protecting elephants and promoting peace in Mali

    Darwin Initiative supports communities in Mali to better manage their environment, conserve elephants and help people

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  • Darwin award uncovers 'mystery' of rare bird decline

    Darwin Initiative post-project increases understanding of the Sociable Lapwing's migration and threats

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  • Darwin Plus grant: Bermuda invasive lionfish initiative

    Darwin’s support to the UK Overseas Territories is helping to control invasive lionfish in the western Atlantic ocean.

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  • Water Act gains Royal Assent

    New Act will provide improved choice and affordable flood insurance.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The United Kingdom's national strategy for maritime security

    Maritime security is vital and the new UK national strategy will make us more robust and more resilient.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Dangerous dogs: owners face tougher sentences for attacks

    Changes to the Dangerous Dogs Act come in to force today

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Owen Paterson's speech to the Scotch Whisky Association

    Owen Paterson's speech to the Scotch Whisky Association on their Members' Day, 12 May 2014

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Improving food in hospitals and schools

    Government publishes a response to Sustain’s school and hospital food campaign.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • "We are Building Britain"

    Leading firms across the UK celebrate the jobs and growth that construction work is bringing.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Flood hit farmers can apply for £35,000 grant

    Farmers who were affected by flooding can now apply for grants of up to £35,000 to help get their land back into production as quickly as possible.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • CAP boost for moorland

    Moorland farmers will receive more funding under the Common Agricultural Policy, starting next year.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Leeds flood defence construction starts

    New £50 million scheme will protect homes and businesses

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New flood representative visits Lowestoft and Norwich

    Matthew Hancock visits Lowestoft and Norwich to meet small businesses to learn how they were impacted by flooding.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government