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From Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra)
  • Business deal to boost recycling brokered

    The voluntary commitment is part of a package of measures outlined in the Waste Review earlier this year.

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

  • Spelman launches fightback against tree disease

    The Tree Health and Plant Biosecurity Action Plan sets out how to tackle serious tree and plant pests and diseases. 

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

  • Defra’s boost for childcare in rural Chatteris

    Defra supports rural areas through funding to help businesses develop and enhance local communities.

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

  • EU CAP reform proposals should go further

    Working towards a simpler CAP that provides real benefits for the environment and improves the competitiveness of the farming industry.

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

  • Richard Benyon’s speech at the Green Infrastructure Partnership launch

    Richard Benyon’s speech at the Green Infrastructure Partnership launch

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

  • More green space for our towns and cities

    New scheme to generate more green space in England's towns and cities.

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

  • Water customers no longer liable for sewerage repairs

    Water customers in England will no longer have to worry about being hit with surprise bills to repair blocked or damaged sewers, following changes that have come into force today.

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

  • UK wins food fight

    Food labelling will be clearer, simpler and more honest following heavy lobbying in Europe by the UK.

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

  • Myth bust: Marketing campaign on Horse Identification rules

    This was to improve disease control and help prevent the export of contaminated meat.

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

  • UK welcomes Indonesia’s lead in protecting forests

    The UK Government is helping developing countries to prevent the loss of forests.

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

  • World Rhino Day message from Environment Minister Richard Benyon

    Governments and conservation groups need to work more closely together to help combat the illegal trade in rhino horn, Environment Minister Richard Benyon said today.

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

  • New veterinary residues committee appointments

    Three new members have been appointed to the independent Veterinary Residues Committee (VRC).

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

  • Britain and Poland call for radical CAP reform

    The two countries share ambitious plans for reform, centred on a more competitive agriculture sector and better incentives to improve the environment.

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

  • New Defra Minister announced

    Lord Taylor of Holbeach has been appointed as the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

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

  • Defra approves GM wheat trial

    Defra has granted consent  to Rothamsted Research to conduct a research trial on GM wheat in 2012 and 2013. 

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

  • Expiry date for confusing date labels

    The updated guidance will ensure the right date marks are used on food labels making it easier for shoppers to know food is safe to eat.

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

  • Suffolk and Rutland get the go-ahead for superfast broadband roll-out

    Plans to roll-out superfast broadband across Suffolk and Rutland have been given the go-ahead.

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

  • New power to local people over National Parks

    Government meets pledge to improve local accountability of National Parks.

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

  • Myth bust: The Daily Telegraph on plans to introduce ‘slop buckets’

    We won't force councils or households to adopt specific types of collections if it isn't what householders want.

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

  • Government confirms commitment to create new charity to protect Britain’s waterways

    Government response to a consultation on proposals to move British Waterways from a public corporation to a new charity has been published.

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