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From Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra)
  • Six companies awarded contracts to develop more energy efficient lighting for homes

    The contracts have been awarded through the Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI).

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

  • Changes to badger vaccine deployment project

    We are committed to introducing a carefully-managed and science-led policy of badger control in areas with high and persistent levels of bovine TB.

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

  • Eco-schools can inspire whole community

    Eco-Schools were launched in this country 15 years ago, and there are now around 15,000 schools in the programme.

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

  • June 2010 budget: key announcements for Environment

    The Government is committed to playing its part in moving to a low-carbon economy.

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

  • Lord Henley's speech at the Eco-Schools Conference

    It's a pleasure to be here and applaud this successful initiative.

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

  • Gloucestershire Old Spots: Crackling good protected pork

    Gloucester Old Spots, the 42nd British product to be added to the list of legally-protected names.

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

  • Professor Bob Watson wins international environmental award

    Professor Bob Watson, Defra’s Chief Scientific Advisor, has won the prestigious international Blue Planet Prize, it was announced today.

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

  • Love your electricals!

    The theme was chosen following research conducted by Recycle Now, the national recycling campaign.

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

  • Progress on Europe-wide ban on illegally-logged timber

    A ban on illegal timber entering the EU market has moved a step closer this week.

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

  • Go wild for wildlife!

    Volunteers from Defra’s helpline (outsourced to Vertex Data Science Ltd, based in Merseyside), as well as the Environment Agency and RPA / BCMS…

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

  • Review of waste policy announced

    The Government is to carry out a full review of waste policy in England, looking at the most effective ways of reducing waste.

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

  • Caroline Spelman speech at Futuresource, Excel Centre – ‘Waste – new thinking for a new economy’

    Thank you and thanks to everyone here. Today I want to explain the new Government's approach to waste in the years ahead.

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

  • Richard Benyon speech at IFAW Parliamentary reception

    Thank you John for hosting today’s event and Robbie for your talk and support.

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

  • Richard Benyon views the homes of the future

    Business Research Establishment work with the UK's main developers and manufacturers to promote the latest cutting edge sustainable innovations and technologies.

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

  • Secretary of State visits Cereals 2010, 10 June 2010

    Caroline Spelman today visited the Cereals Show 2010 in Cambridgeshire.

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

  • Caroline Spelman speech at Cereals Show, 'Biodiversity – The canary in the mine'

    Thank you Alan, and thank you to everyone I've met so far for a warm welcome and a fascinating experience.

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

  • Paice announces Farming Regulation Review

    Bureaucratic burdens on the farming industry will be put under the microscope by a new Task Force announced by Agriculture Minister Jim Paice today.

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

  • Lord Henley’s speech at the RSPB Futurescapes launch

    I'm delighted to be here to support the excellent work that is being showcased this afternoon.

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

  • John Whitehead OBE appointed interim chair of Seafish

    The Government has today announced the appointment of John Whitehead OBE as interim Chair of Seafish.

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

  • Environment Secretary visits recycling scheme

    The scheme rewards householders who volunteer to participate with points worth up to £135 a year, from over 100 reward partners.

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