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From Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
  • 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

  • Leeds flood defence construction starts

    New £50 million scheme will protect homes and businesses

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

  • Major sea defence construction starts

    Work begins on new scheme to protect 12,000 homes and businesses

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

  • £300 million savings for business from better regulation

    UK business could save £300 million each year through planned improvements to environmental, agricultural, water and marine regulation.

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

  • Plans to eradicate bovine TB in England unveiled

    A comprehensive Strategy to achieve TB free status in England by 2038 has been announced by Environment Secretary Owen Paterson today.

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

  • New action plan to protect Somerset from flooding

    Owen Paterson announces an action plan to better protect Somerset.

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

  • Statement on Owen Paterson

    Statement on the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, who requires emergency surgery to repair a detached retina

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