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From Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra)
  • Seeking views on the proposed Celtic Sea and Western Channel pelagic fisheries management plan (FMP) for English and Welsh waters, and the environmental report on the FMP.

    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • Seeking views on the proposed wrasses complex fisheries management plan (FMP) for English waters and the environmental report on the FMP. 

    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • Seeking views on proposed UK Best Available Techniques for reducing emissions across specific industrial sectors.

  • Authorisations by the Secretary of State to inform operators how to comply with these exemptions.

  • The Livestock Information Transformation Programme (LITP) is introducing new technology to trace livestock movements more quickly and accurately in England.

  • Our proposals for a thriving veterinary sector that enhances animal welfare, supports professionals, builds trust for consumers, and grows the economy.

    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • Terms of reference for UK Surveillance Forum (UKSF). The UKSF coordinates and oversees animal health surveillance activities in the UK.

  • The Government Estate Nature Plan sets out how we will coordinate nature recovery across government land, supporting resilience, public services and delivery of national environment targets.

  • Government response to the Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) 2026 report on progress in improving England’s natural environment 2024 to 2025.

    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • How the government is supporting rural communities to overcome challenges and maximise opportunities available to the rural economy.

    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • An annual progress update on how the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has used BSL in its communications.

    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • Three-year progress report on the East Marine Plans covering the period 2 April 2023 to 1 April 2026.

    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • Consulting on reforms to the Veterinary Surgeons Act 1966, including recognising the full veterinary team, modernising the regulator and regulating businesses.

    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • How the government will deliver on the UK's 30by30 target on land in England.

    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • We’re asking for views on strengthening the Environment Agency’s penalties against offences committed by water companies.

    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • A joint government statement pledging commitment to the Cali Fund, the globally relevant fund for sharing monetary benefits from the use of digital sequence information (DSI).

    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • This plan sets out the UK's 20 international ambitions to help protect our plants and trees.

    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • A long-term plan giving farmers clarity to invest, adapt and build a profitable, productive, sustainable and resilient future for English farming.

    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • The government’s response to Baroness Batters’ independent Farming Profitability Review 2025.

    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

  • A joint statement on advancing and growing circular economy finance in the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and beyond.

    First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government