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10 countries sign up to UK-led initiative to safeguard the world's ocean and its wildlife.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Major review calls for biggest shakeup of the running of England’s National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty since they were founded 70 years ago.
Farmers affected by this summer's flooding can now apply for support through the Farming Recovery Fund
The Environment Secretary has this week met members of the Scottish fishing, farming and food and drink industries.
Environment Secretary Theresa Villiers launches public survey as part of planned review of general licences to manage wild birds in England.
New flood boost will better protect over 9,004 homes.
Government announces new fairer allocation of farm funding across the UK , as farm budget is topped up with over £56 million until 2022.
Defra CSA Professor Sir Ian Boyd marks his last day
The Environment Secretary visited the headquarters of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds at Sandy, Bedfordshire.
British shoppers will be able to buy environmentally friendly, healthy and affordable food under plans for a radical shake-up of the UK’s food industry.
Local communities and businesses impacted by last week’s heavy rain and flooding will have access to £5.25m to support their recovery.
Environment Secretary Theresa Villiers visited Whaley Bridge where she met with emergency response teams working to fix a breach at Toddbrook Reservoir.
The Environment Secretary's speech at Countryfile Live which took place at Blenheim Palace on Thursday 1 August 2019.
New figures show sales of single-use bags by England's seven biggest retailers continued to fall in 2018/19.
Network Rail strategy to protect and enhance the UK’s lineside environment released.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
New measures to enhance wildlife, transform our waste system and improve the resilience of water supplies set out in Environment Bill policy statement.
Organisations from Wales and Whitehall to join forces on stand C221 during centenary event
Professor Gideon Henderson has been appointed the new Defra CSA
Three new general licences for the killing or taking of wild birds in England will be issued on Friday 14 June.
Sensory garden demonstrates how schools and gardeners can make outdoor spaces accessible and exciting for all.
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