We use some essential cookies to make this website work.
We’d like to set additional cookies to understand how you use GOV.UK, remember your settings and improve government services.
We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services.
You have accepted additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
You have rejected additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
Departments, agencies and public bodies
News stories, speeches, letters and notices
Detailed guidance, regulations and rules
Reports, analysis and official statistics
Consultations and strategy
Data, Freedom of Information releases and corporate reports
Fishermen, seafood businesses, and coastal communities can now apply for funding through the relaunched Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS), funded from the over £132 million committed to the Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund …
Environment Secretary approves additional £1m of government funding to explore the reintroduction of golden eagles, restoring hopes they will return to England
Two independent board members appointed for three-year terms
Five species ranging from turtle doves to rare diamond-backed spider will receive a major funding boost
The Environment Agency will take the helm as Lead Environmental Regulator to coordinate streamlined, joined-up advice.
GCA sponsorship to move from DBT to Defra on 1 July 2026 to support a more joined-up approach to food supply chain fairness
Strengthened UK-Japan trade arrangement slashes red tape for British organic exporters, cutting costs and bureaucracy
A total £90 million funding for species recovery across England
Mandatory housing measures for poultry and captive birds will be lifted in England and Wales from Thursday 9 April.
Two new board members have been appointed to the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board
The new board members will serve three-year terms
Simpler Recycling to end years of confusion and deliver consistent collections
Environment Agency completes record number of water company inspections driving improved performance across the sector
Environment Agency water enforcement team increases by almost fivefold since 2023
Letter from the Animal Sentience Committee to the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee regarding their opinion on the recently published animal welfare strategy.
Environment Secretary meets the French Minister of Agriculture and Food Sovereignty in Paris on 12 February
Selection of local authorities in England awarded £155,000 each to improve food procurement practices
Trail hunting is set to be banned in England and Wales.
New data published today by the Environment Agency shows a significant reduction in both the number and duration of storm overflow spills across England compared to 2024
National Trail opening is culmination years of work by Natural England and partners alongside £5.5 million government investment for upgrade
Do not include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
To help us improve GOV.UK, we’d like to know more about your visit today. Please fill in this survey (opens in a new tab and requires JavaScript).