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From Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra)
  • Proposals for expanding the use of remote electronic monitoring in English waters.

    First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

  • Seeking views on the proposal to designate 27 sites in England as bathing waters.

    First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

  • This paper sets out progress and priorities for tackling agri-food system environmental data challenges through the Food Data Transparency Partnership.

    First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

  • The government's response to the recommendations made by the independent review into labour shortages in the food supply chain.

    First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

  • Seeking views on proposed exemptions relating to the collection of recyclable waste in England and statutory guidance for the simpler recycling policy.

    First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

  • Seeking views on additional policies which will help us implement simpler recycling services.

    First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

  • The UK's second 5-year national action plan setting out ambitions and actions for the next 5 years in support of the 20-year vision for antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

    First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

  • Setting out our approach to monitoring and evaluating the progress of the resources and waste strategy.

    First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government

  • The government's summary of proposed EU legislation providing for improved animal welfare standards for dogs and cats and improving their traceability.

    First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

  • The government's summary of EU regulation (EU) 2023/2419 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 18 October 2023 on the labelling of organic pet food.

    First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

  • Update on Deposit Return Schemes for drinks containers across the UK.

    First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

  • The government's summary of a delegated regulation concerning movements within the EU of terrestrial animals.

    First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

  • The UK Government, Welsh Government, Scottish Government and the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs for Northern Ireland want your view on a proposed ban on the manufacture, supply and sale of wet wipes…

    First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

  • Agreed record of the annual consultations held between the UK and the Faroe Islands for fishing opportunities in 2024.

    First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

  • Seeking views on the third phase of reforms to wine regulation. This follows previous reforms to labelling requirements, packaging flexibility and oenological practices.

    First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

  • A plan to stop the decline of the River Wye, preserving its diverse and varied character, while supporting progress towards our environmental targets.

    First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

  • The UK Chief Veterinary Officer’s advice on early termination intensive cull licences issued in 2021 and 2022 after 2 or 3 years.

    First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

  • The government's response to the recommendations of the independent review of protected site management on Dartmoor.

    First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

  • Government is providing £50 million extra support for businesses who have had to prepare for new labelling rules as a part of the Windsor Framework. We are also confirming the extension of the Movement Assistance Scheme.

    First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government

  • Requesting comments on proposed changes to the persistent organic pollutants (POPs) regulation, including changes to waste limits and specific exemptions.

    First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government