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The government's response to the recommendations made by the independent review into labour shortages in the food supply chain.
Foreword I would like to thank John Shropshire and the expert panel for…
Seeking views on proposed exemptions relating to the collection of recyclable waste in England and statutory guidance for the simpler recycling policy.
Seeking views on additional policies which will help us implement simpler recycling services.
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).
Setting out our approach to monitoring and evaluating the progress of the resources and waste strategy.
Requesting comments on a draft risk management evaluation for chlorpyrifos, a chemical substance proposed as a POP to the UN’s Stockholm Convention.
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.
Update on Deposit Return Schemes for drinks containers across the UK.
The Pathway will push forward and support the gradual and continual improvement in farm animal health and welfare.
This paper sets out progress and priorities for tackling agri-food system environmental data challenges through the Food Data Transparency Partnership.
The government's summary of a delegated regulation concerning movements within the EU of terrestrial animals.
Consultation on proposals to evolve badger control policy and support responsible cattle movements and purchasing. This is part of the Bovine TB Eradication Strategy.
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…
Agreed record of the annual consultations held between the UK and the Faroe Islands for fishing opportunities in 2024.
Seeking views on the third phase of reforms to wine regulation. This follows previous reforms to labelling requirements, packaging flexibility and oenological practices.
Seeking views on proposals to make it compulsory for bird keepers in Great Britain to register their birds.
How Defra arrived at its decision to issue the GL45 gamebird general licence, valid from 31 May 2024 to 1 February 2025.
A plan to stop the decline of the River Wye, preserving its diverse and varied character, while supporting progress towards our environmental targets.
The UK Chief Veterinary Officer’s advice on early termination intensive cull licences issued in 2021 and 2022 after 2 or 3 years.
The government's response to the recommendations of the independent review of protected site management on Dartmoor.
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