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From Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
  • Development consent granted for the Thames Tideway Tunnel

    Decision published to make an Order granting development consent for the Thames Tideway Tunnel to be built and operated.

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

  • Second year of badger culls in Somerset and Gloucestershire underway to combat bovine TB

    Badger culls resume in Somerset and Gloucestershire as part of government's comprehensive strategy to make England TB free.

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

  • Consumer confidence to be strengthened through new food crime unit

    Government responds to Professor Chris Elliott's report into the food integrity and assurance of food supply networks

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

  • Russian food ban: support for Scottish fishing businesses

    Support for Scotland's fishing industry in response to Russia’s unjustified food export ban.

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

  • New details on CAP implementation announced

    More information has been published for farmers about the new Common Agricultural Policy rules.

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

  • Superfast broadband reaches more than 1 million homes and businesses across UK

    More than 190,000 homes and businesses in Wales can now also access superfast internet speeds thanks to UK government rollout.

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

  • Businesses get greater say on how regulation is enforced

    The Fresh Produce Consortium and the National Farmers’ Union have been selected to run reviews under Business Focus on Enforcement.

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

  • Environment Agency board appointments

    Gill Weeks, OBE, has been appointed to the Board of the Environment Agency

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

  • PM and Environment Secretary announce multi-million pound boost for British food industry

    From 2017, central government will commit to buying fresh, locally sourced, seasonal food, through a new, simplified food and drink buying standard.

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

  • New Chairman of the Environment Agency announced

    Sir Philip Dilley appointed as new Chairman of Environment Agency.

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

  • PM announces multi-million pound boost for British food industry

    Central government will commit to buying fresh, locally sourced and seasonal food to benefit British farmers and small businesses.

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

  • Defra awards £19 million to help rural businesses

    2,500 rural businesses across England will benefit from a share of a £19 million fund, supporting 5,000 jobs.

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

  • Negotiations begin for £120m China beef and lamb export deal

    British beef and lamb could be heading to China in a new agreement that could be worth up to £120m to the UK economy each year.

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

  • Owen Paterson's speech to the Cereals Agricultural Show on greening

    Secretary of State Owen Paterson's speech to the Cereas Agricultural Show on greening, a new requirement under the Common Agricultural Policy.

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

  • CAP greening criteria announced

    Common Agricultural Policy greening criteria have been announced.

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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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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