Department For Environment Food Rural Affairs
January 2026
New national forest in the OxCam Corridor moves a step closer
New plans to improve welfare for laying hens and lambs
Bird flu (avian influenza): latest situation in England
Secretary of State's address to 2026 Oxford Farming Conference
Tough new legal duties on water companies to cut pollution
Reynolds: Backing farmers with a new era of partnership to boost farm profi…
December 2025
First new National River Walk announced
Boxing Day swimmers buoyed by year of action to clean up waters
New Non-Executive Commissioner to the Forestry Commission appointed
Inheritance tax reliefs threshold to rise to £2.5m for farmers and business…
UK secures additional £8 million in valuable fishing opportunities for 2026
Regional Flood and Coastal Committee Chair Appointments
Defra announces biggest animal welfare reforms in a generation?
New Chair appointed to the Board of Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Appointments made to National Park Authority Boards
Government taskforce meets in Hull to boost flood preparedness
Nature Restoration Fund to accelerate housebuilding and improve nature
Reynolds: Farmers central to Britain’s food security, rural economy and cou…
Unlimited fines for dog attacks on farm animals
Government launches expert-led forum to protect Northern Ireland's veterina…
New push to unlock enough electricity to power two cities the size of Londo…
New management plans to safeguard fisheries for the future
Farmers lead the next wave of greener, smarter farming
Major potato pest eradicated from UK
UK secures £840m in valuable fishing opportunities for 2026
Government acts to strengthen fairness and transparency in combinable crops…
Pet smuggling crackdown with new law
A greener and more prosperous future with new Environmental? Improvement Pl…
November 2025
UK’s overseas wildlife hotspots to benefit under new strategy
87% of bathing waters rated ‘Excellent’ or ‘Good’ as new reforms come into …
UK Government gives voice to nature at COP30 climate conference
Secretary of State's address to CLA Rural Business Conference
Secretary of State's address to 2025 FDF Investment Summit
Improving picture but further flooding impacts expected in England followin…
New law bans plastic wet wipes to protect rivers and seas
Minister Hardy statement in Parliament on 17 November 2025
From builder’s tea to oat milk coffee, how British family eating habits hav…
Government convenes expert group to secure future of water industry workfor…
UK breeds success with good genes in livestock genetics market
Water Minister at British Water Conference
Trade barrier busters deliver nearly £100m boost for British food and drink
Reforms to go further in phasing down of harmful greenhouse gases
Nation to benefit from two new national forests backed by £1 billion invest…
National Housing Order declared to protect poultry from Avian Influenza
Allison Ogden-Newton and Dan Corry appointed to Defra Board
October 2025
Housing measures introduced to protect poultry and other captive birds
New common-sense approach to environmental regulation to support new homes …
New CEO appointed to lead RPA from January 2026
New financial penalties for environmental offences
Planning reforms to accelerate Falmouth Docks redevelopment
Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund will boost regional economies
Protect your home this Flood Action Week: five hardy plants to safeguard yo…
Countryside Stewardship extended to support farming and nature
Deprived communities to get new flood defences faster
Threatened species and precious habitats to be better protected with new fu…
Thousands of new homes get the go ahead in North Sussex
Two Adaptation Committee members appointed
Protecting communities and powering renewal: Over 24,000 homes and business…
Public urged to buy pets from reputable sources
Water company fines fund local restoration projects
September 2025
New Commissioner to champion tenant farmers across England
Water saving plans to reduce bills and unblock new homes
The Animal Welfare Committee welcomes new experts
Foot and Mouth disease controls amended for Hungary
Foot and mouth disease: latest situation
UK and Brazil to show global leadership on fertilisers sustainability
Government takes action to protect bees from pesticides
Burning banned on England’s deep peat to protect wildlife
Homes to be better protected from floods this winter as Taskforce boosts na…
Appointments made to National Park and National Landscape Conservation Boar…
£12m ‘Dragons Den’ farming innovation boost
August 2025
British businesses cheer UK-EU deal to support food trade and profits
Streamlined regulation to power growth and boost British industry
Heightened Avian Influenza Risk Warning Issued to Bird Keepers and Gamebird…
Environmental reforms to break planning system gridlock
Extra border checks cancelled ahead of UK-EU deal
42 mile stretch of King Charles III England Coast Path opens
UK businesses to benefit as online platforms pay their fair share to recycl…
Dr Charlotte Commins appointed as a Non-Executive Director to the Animal He…
Mexico to bite into best of British pork in new £19m deal
£150 million in farming grants successfully allocated
July 2025
Regional Flood and Coastal Committee Chair Appointments
£1.1 billion boost to improve local recycling services across England
Appointments to the Board of Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
New flood warning service rolled out across Greater Manchester
Cumbria project named finalist in global river restoration awards
Holidaymakers heading to Europe urged to help protect British farmers by no…
Environment Agency rescue endangered crayfish from drought
Ofwat to be abolished in biggest overhaul of water since privatisation
Powerful water ombudsman to support customers with complaints
Government initial response to Independent Water Commission's final report
Reed: Government to cut sewage pollution in half by 2030
Food Minister Daniel Zeichner: Good Food Cycle speech
Government launches "Good Food Cycle" to transform Britain's food system?
Defra Secretary of State at Water UK Skills Summit
UK and France pledge joint funding for international biodiversity
New appointments to British Wool's board
Toxic lead ammunition banned to protect Britain’s countryside
Largest ever budget for water regulation
Environment Secretary Steve Reed: Groundswell Show speech
£150m Capital Grants offer returns to help farmers boost profits
Cheers as Argentina grants Scotch Whisky historic protection
Hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses to benefit from largest flood…
Customers to receive up to £2000 for water service failures
June 2025
Major boost to cut agricultural pollution
Members reappointed to National Park Authority and National Landscape board…
David Hill appointed as Interim Defra Permanent Secretary
Home of ‘Devil’s Punch Bowl’ to become new National Nature Reserve
Farmers backed to tackle endemic diseases with more funded vet visits
UK government gathers business and environment leaders in support of UN nat…
Greater security delivered for the British people with record billion-pound…
UK Government supports research into Ukraine soil pollution
Austrian Foot and Mouth Disease controls amended
New Water (Special Measures) Act measures come into force
Government to invest over £100m in water company fines to local environment…
New drainage standards tackle pollution in England’s communities
Over £1 million for towns and cities to clean up chewing gum stains
Environment Secretary leads a new push with business to restore nature
Steve Reed National Trust 130th Anniversary Dinner speech
Badger TB vaccinations increase to a record high
Government to introduce legislation on High Seas Treaty by end of year
£13.6 million to help families and charities reap benefits of surplus farm …
Government proposes to extend ban on destructive bottom trawling
Government's new law sees unfair bonuses banned for six water companies wit…
Farmers to get fairer deals for combinable crops
Reforms to bolster flood protection for communities across the country
UK international risk status for BSE downgraded in huge boost to farm secto…
Fruit and veg import checks scrapped ahead of UK-EU deal
Electronic ID for Cattle mandatory in step forward for UK biosecurity
May 2025
Single-use vapes banned from 1 June 2025
Historic Garden of England protected with new sparkling National Nature Res…
Government steps in to build first major reservoirs in 30 years
£30M Boost for Farmers Leading the Way in Nature Restoration
Animal welfare rules in British zoos set for major overhaul
Bluetongue virus restricted zone to be extended to all of England on 1 July…
Government Taskforce meets on Merseyside to bolster nation’s flood resilien…
New Chair of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board appointed
New Chair and members of the Joint Nature Conservation Committee appointed
Record 81 criminal investigations launched into water companies under Gover…
Single case of atypical BSE?confirmed on a farm in Essex
Government to launch £360m Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund
Leading food experts join Government food strategy to restore pride in Brit…
New scheme in Oxford to protect every home and business from risk of River …
Foot and Mouth disease controls eased for Germany
Avian Influenza Prevention Zone housing measures lifted
£50 million equipment and technology grants to boost food production and fa…
Boost for woodlands as research to tackle plant pests & diseases
April 2025
Councils to seize and crush fly-tipping vehicles to clean up Britain
Polluting water bosses face up to two years in prison
Government invests more than £45 million in groundbreaking technologies to …
Government extends ban on personal meat imports to protect farmers from foo…
New Chief Scientific Adviser appointed
Environmental permit reforms to empower regulators to slash business red ta…
Welsh food and drink delicacies earn protected status
Former NFU President and farmer Baroness Minette Batters appointed by Defra…
England’s non-woodland trees freely mapped for first time
Avian Influenza Housing Measures Extended
Major reforms to environmental regulation to boost growth and protect natur…
Members of the Consumer Council for Water reappointed
New trial awards quota to fishers delivering sustainability and growth
Poultry Meat Marketing Regulations to be amended to support industry throug…
Regulatory fees for British chemicals sector slashed
UK seafood makes a splash in Vietnam in major export boost
March 2025
Ditch single-use vapes as ban deadline looms
Government to build over 1,000 flood schemes across the country
New proposals to ban heather burning on peatland to protect air, water and …
£16 million boost to improve flood protection for farmers and rural communi…
New rules simplifying recycling for workplaces in England come into force
Import ban of cattle, pigs, sheep, and deer from Austria to protect farmers
Natural England board member reappointed
Environment Secretary Steve Reed - Circular Economy speech
Reed: Sewage spill data a “disgrace”
Reed pledges to “end throwaway society” working with business to slash wast…
New world-leading nature finance standards launched to encourage green inve…
Foot and Mouth disease controls amended in Germany
Influenza of avian origin confirmed in a sheep in Yorkshire
Tony Juniper CBE reappointed to continue protecting nature and boosting gro…
Foot and Mouth disease detected in Slovakia
Meeting of major landowners to boost nature's recovery
Government to plant first National Forest in 30 years
Nature boost: Government launches first action plan on pesticides in a deca…
New non-executive directors join Defra board
UK and Faroe Islands reach agreement on fishing opportunities for 2025
Just two weeks to go for many businesses to submit 2024 packaging data for …
Nature restoration at North Cave Wetlands mark end of water tour
Water investment to unlock growth in East of England
School SuDS work finished by Preston & South Ribble flood scheme
Waste criminal must pay huge amount due to undeclared assets
Securing a sustainable water future for the South East
Water investment to cut sewage in North East
£15 million food surplus fund now open for applications
Bathing water reforms keep pace with Britain’s love of swimming
Operation Clean Sweep tackles waste crime in Lincolnshire
Record farmers in SFI schemes as government successfully allocates sustaina…
UK and Welsh Government unite in £1m fund to transform River Wye
Water investment to fuel jobs, growth and sustainability in Bath
Government ambition to end sewage discharges into Windermere
Import ban of cattle, pigs, sheep and deer from Hungary and Slovakia to pro…
Three sentenced over illegal waste activity in Northamptonshire
Better alerts to make air quality part of everyday conversation
Government funding for rural communities set out
February 2025
COP16 concludes in Rome with a landmark agreement to mobilise resources for…
Wild beavers: Nature’s engineers to return to English waterways
Increase of domestic timber to boost UK economy and housebuilding
UK sets out biodiversity commitments to protect nature
Regional Flood and Coastal Committee Chair Appointments
Government to increase Higher Level Stewardship payments and re-open Capita…
Government announces raft of new policies and major investment to boost pro…
Environment Secretary Steve Reed - NFU Conference speech
New law to ban bonuses for polluting water bosses
Board member reappointed to Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Avian Influenza Housing Measures Expanded
Four new members appointed and two reappointed to Defra’s Science Advisory …
Man prosecuted for running illegal waste site near Milton Keynes
Record investment to protect thousands of UK homes and businesses
New controls on sheep and goat products to protect against peste des petits…
January 2025
Environment Secretary announces Land Use Framework
Government launches “national conversation” on land use
Government unleashes offshore wind revolution
Ivory Act protections come into force for four more species
Government to clean up communities with deposit return scheme for plastic b…
Defra’s Science Advisory Council Chair appointed
Avian Influenza Prevention Zone declared for whole of England
Pesticide emergency authorisation denied for 2025 to protect bees
Government backs local plans for clean air in Greater Manchester
Planning proposals to unblock vital infrastructure and drive nature’s recov…
Three men arrested in connection with organised waste crime
Seasonally vector low period for bluetongue begins
New measures to curb underwater noise and accelerate renewable energy
Three New Board Members appointed to the Joint Nature Conservation Committe…
PackUK – pEPR scheme administrator launched
UK and Ukraine agree cutting-edge scheme to protect food security
Norfolk farmer fined for taking water during summer drought
Government introduces import ban of cattle, pigs and sheep from Germany to …
Government announces reforms to boost profits for farmers with a cast iron …
Steve Reed speech at the 2025 Oxford Farming Conference
Floods Minister and Environment Agency hold further meeting to bolster floo…
Appointments to the Animal Welfare Committee extended
December 2024
Government to crack down on waste incinerators with stricter standards for …
£15 million to help charities get spare produce to those in need
Government steps in to save historic rights of way from being lost to the n…
How to have a pet-safe Christmas
New protections for British food and drink in Japan
Complete ban on bee killing pesticides moves forward
Housing measures introduced in parts of Yorkshire and the East to protect p…
Non-Executive Commissioner to the Forestry Commission appointed
Two more sentenced over large illegal waste site in Lincolnshire
Water companies to be forced to double compensation for failures
Protected landscapes to be strengthened with new legislation and guidance t…
Avian influenza prevention zone declared in four counties
UK secures 150,000 tonnes of fishing opportunities in negotiations with the…
Rural boost: Government injects nearly £350 million into farming in boost t…
Online giants to pay their fair share for electrical waste
UK bolsters protection from dangerous animal diseases with £200m new fundin…
British pork producers to bring home the bacon
Anglian Water fined £300,000 for sewage pollution in Norfolk
UK reaches agreement on North Sea fishing opportunities for 2025
November 2024
Tough new legal crackdown on puppy smuggling moves a step closer
Review of charges and fees for services provided by APHA
Government pays out £57 million to farmers affected by flooding
Government launches Tree?Planting?Taskforce to oversee planting of millions…
Steve Reed speech at the 2024 CLA Conference
UK Government drives nature up the agenda at COP29
Sales of antibiotics for animals at lowest level to date
Avian influenza confirmed in poultry in England
Reforms to flood funding and investment to protect farming communities
Essex landowner fined for allowing illegal waste site on her land
Bathing water reforms to consider water sports and water quality
Government to appoint Commissioner to the Tenant Farming Sector
COP 16 concludes: UK back on the global stage urging action on nature recov…
New deal for biodiversity from using nature’s genetic information
Latest appointments to the Adaptation Committee of the Climate Change Commi…
October 2024
Reed - “Britain back on global stage to support nature’s recovery”
New Independent Chair for Dartmoor Land Use Management Group
Government crackdown on single-use vapes
Governments launch largest review of sector since privatisation
Government provides certainty to horticulture and poultry businesses
Special Representative for Nature appointed in landmark first
Nine imprisoned for operating illegal Lincolnshire waste site
Dan Corry appointed to lead Defra regulation review
Government to consult on five new Fisheries Management Plans
£160m boost for UK poultry industry as exports to South Africa restart
September 2024
World leading Animal and Plant Health Agency celebrates ten-year anniversar…
New legislation to support precision breeding and boost Britain’s food secu…
British beetroot growers to put down roots in US market
Government & Environment Agency meet to bolster flood response
Immediate measures to step up safeguards against African swine fever from E…
Secretary of State visits farm amidst bluetongue outbreaks
New measures introduced to tackle Bluetongue and protect farmers livelihood…
Father & son prosecuted for illegal Northamptonshire waste site
UK helps secure ambitious declaration to promote sustainable farming and fo…
Easement of import checks on medium-risk fruit and veg extended
New taskforce launched to turbocharge flood preparedness and delivery of fl…
Reed: Investors vital for water infrastructure, growth and jobs
Landmark legislation to crack down on bosses for polluting water
Secretary of State has permitted the use of three bluetongue vaccines subje…
Steve Reed speech on the Water (Special Measures) Bill
Avian influenza: Mandatory bird registration comes into force in October
August 2024
Bluetongue virus restricted zones declared
Government to end badger cull with new TB eradication strategy
Egg labelling requirements amended to support industry through bird flu out…
New wild bird sampling project to improve understanding of bird flu infecti…
Chief Vet reminds farmers of bluetongue risk
Water bill compensation to double for poor customer service
Man arrested in Essex in connection with organised waste crime
First Sustainable Farming Incentive agreements live for 2024
Government launches rapid review to meet Environment Act targets
July 2024
Government to restore stability for farmers as confidence amongst sector lo…
Defra Secretary of State at Summer Stakeholder Reception
Minister Daniel Zeichner - NFU Summer Reception speech
Bluetongue virus – Latest situation: Chief Vet urges vigilance
Government announces first steps to reform water sector
Water supply issues in Brixham area
June 2024
UK agrees deals on mackerel fishing with Norway and the Faroe Islands
Government unveils major package of farming and food sector support
Cat microchipping now mandatory
Recreational bluefin tuna fishing permits introduced in new legislation
Inspection surge to crack down on water sector pollution
May 2024
UK declares freedom from bird flu
Upcoming XL Bully neutering deadline
Oak processionary moth – warning issued ahead of hatching season
Interim Chair of Joint Nature Conservation Committee appointment extended
New Chair of the Consumer Council for Water appointed
Appointments made to National Park Authority and National Landscape boards
Farming Recovery Fund expanded
Pet Abduction Bill becomes law
Housebuilding supported as government tackles water pollution at source
Bluetongue disease control framework set out
England’s largest temperate rainforest a National Nature Reserve
Expanded and improved Sustainable Farming Incentive offer for farmers publi…
Regional Flood and Coastal Committee Chair appointments
Home of globally rare Precambrian fossils set to become a new NNR
Chief Plant Health Officer urges increased Asian hornet vigilance
£1m fund to help more councils combat fly-tipping
Defra considers potential new fund in drive to maximise value from R&D and …
UK fishing industry to benefit from cutting-edge technology to help manage …
Defra appoints new non-executive board members
Record number of new bathing sites get the go ahead
Battle against pests and pathogens stepped up with new funding for national…
Treasured pets to be safer as microchipping deadline approaches
Environment Secretary speech at Farmers Weekly Transition Live Event
Government to fund 180 local projects to boost water quality
Simpler bin collections for England to boost recycling
Government ensures long-term certainty for food labour needs
Local fishers to benefit from extra post-Brexit fishing quota
Trustees appointed to Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Bluetongue virus risk set out for the year ahead
UK helps secure progress towards new legally binding treaty to end plastic …
April 2024
UK calls for accelerated action to protect global biodiversity
Government launches fund to help farmers manage water resources
UK-wide ban on wet wipes containing plastic to be put into law
Appointments to the Environment Agency Board
New funding to uncork future winemaking talent
New multi-million pound action plan launched to protect the River Wye
Government opens fund to support farmers affected by flooding
Compensation scheme announced to support pollack fishers
UK fishing opportunities worth over £970 million secured for 2024
Government response to Independent Review on Dartmoor published
New appointments to the Seafish Board
Forestry Commissioner new appointment
Crackdown on water firms sees millions invested into local action
Board members appointed to Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board
Reappointment of Non-Executive Board Member to the Office for Environmental…
March 2024
More lost pets to return home as microchipping system reformed
Advisors to the Environment Secretary appointed
New £295m for councils to introduce weekly food waste collections
New Chair for Covent Garden Market Authority appointed
Government ensures food production remains primary purpose of farming
Rural community green spaces to be rejuvenated through new government inves…
New measures to help protect poultry industry from bird flu
Payment rates increased to benefit farmers, land managers & trees
Government backs legislation to tackle illegal pet smuggling
New UK Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer appointed
Thousands of species set to benefit from new government funding
Neutering deadlines – XL Bully dogs
Next phase of TB eradication strategy set out by Government
New government-backed nature funding platform sees first corporate donation…
Consultation launched to make food labelling fairer and clearer
Over £180m of investment fast-tracked to prevent sewage spills
Will Quince MP appointed to conduct review into food procurement
Budget boost for farmers and environment with extension to Agricultural Pro…
Keeping primates as pets banned
Emergency pesticide authorisation to protect sugar beet crop conditionally …
Hedgerow regulations to be brought into law to protect wildlife
Government brings in Veterinary Medicines Regulations legislation
UK and Faroe Islands reach agreement on fishing opportunities for 2024
February 2024
UK to establish world’s first UN-backed centre for circular economy researc…
Ban on unregistered XL Bully dogs now in force
Plan revealed for dozens of new bathing water sites
40 projects to benefit from £25 million funding for natural flood managemen…
Government announces next steps to support pollack fishermen
£6 million fund to support English fishing industry reopens for 2024
Government underlines commitment to British farmers
Government launches new UK-based environmental science network on deep-sea …
Thousands of applications made for Sustainable Farming Incentive
New housing developments to deliver nature boost in landmark move
Government cracks down on bonuses for water company bosses
Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board Chair appointment extended
New Forest for the Nation competition launched
Government backs Bill to clamp down on livestock worrying
January 2024
Nature recovery to be accelerated as the government delivers on measures to…
Joint Nature Conservation Committee Interim Chair appointment extended
Owners urged to take action ahead of XL Bully ban
Views sought on ‘super’ National Nature Reserve for Shropshire
Government backs new pet abduction law in pet theft crackdown
Restoration of Gloucester flood embankment complete
Defra appoints new non-executive board member
Proposed changes to egg labelling rules support British industry
Defra announces Head for the EPR Scheme Administrator appointment
Environment Secretary speech at 2024 Oxford Farming Conference
Biggest upgrade to UK farming schemes introduced by the Government since le…
Extension of appointments to the Animal Welfare Committee
Charges for disposing of DIY waste at recycling centres scrapped
December 2023
English Sparkling Wine makers raise a glass to new opportunities
New legal restrictions on XL Bully dog now in force
Storm overflows monitoring hits 100% target
Government reforms set to spark greater reuse and recycling of electrical g…
Tribute paid to farmers putting Christmas dinner on our tables
Thousands of green jobs created thanks to government nature fund, new repor…
Owners urged to take action as XL bully dog deadline approaches
UK reaches deal for continued access to fish in Norwegian waters
Government delivers on promise to ban keeping of primates
Review to increase fairness in the fresh produce supply chain
Post Brexit freedoms to deliver more support for UK sustainable fishing
Applications open for new £4 million fund to support smaller abattoirs
Independent review provides recommendations for the management of protected…
New timber roadmap launched to boost UK construction and reduce emissions
Unlimited penalties introduced for those who pollute environment
Penalty notices introduced for animal health and welfare offences
Supermarket essentials will no longer be linked to illegal deforestation
UK secures £970 million of fishing opportunities for 2024
Recreational fishing for Atlantic bluefin tuna set to start in English wate…
New legislation set to ban live animal exports
November 2023
Environment Secretary's speech at the Country Land and Business Association…
Environment Secretary announces further £45 million for farming innovation …
Government pledges to boost Britain’s access to nature ahead of COP28
New forest for the nation to improve access to green space
Forests fit for the future – government funding announced for new forest re…
Environment Secretary address at International Grain Conference - 25 Novemb…
Environment Secretary Steve Barclay: UK stands shoulder-to-shoulder with Uk…
£74m investment to reduce water and air pollution?from slurry
UK’s agri-food and drink attachés backing British food and drink
Government takes further action to drive positive change in the tenant farm…
Transition period for XL Bully owners begins
Environment Secretary Thérèse Coffey addresses United for Wildlife
Affordable housing in rural areas boosted by launch of new scheme
Helen Campbell announced as new Ofwat board member
UK Biosecurity and innovation boosted with new funding award
Newly validated test to detect pyridine in animal tissues and sediments
Environmental principles duty comes into force
October 2023
XL Bully type dogs to be banned
Government launches review to increase fairness in the egg supply chain
UK supports moratorium on deep sea mining to protect ocean and marine ecosy…
Japan opens doors to British cooked poultry meat
Further action to cut methane emissions from livestock
Farmers and growers to be given continued access to crucial plant protectio…
£2.5 million on offer in latest round of Countryside Stewardship Facilitati…
Simpler recycling collections and tougher regulation to reform waste system
First farmers receive Sustainable Farming Incentive early payment
Seven UK projects net additional funding through UK Seafood Fund
New wine reforms to boost investment and ease burdens on industry
Consultation launched to ban wet wipes containing plastic
Action to support rural communities announced
September 2023
Household goods to carry water efficiency labels
New bans and restrictions on polluting single-use plastics come into force
£12.5m for robotics and automation to boost sustainable farming
Biodiversity Net Gain moves step closer with timetable set out
Environment Secretary statement on Ofwat performance report
Government proposals for improved system for cattle registration
All storm overflows now covered by plan to clean up waterways
Government gives £1 million boost to Forestry skills training
£25 million for projects using nature to increase flood resilience
UK pushes protections for international marine biodiversity
Legislation to clamp down on cruel animal experiences abroad
Applications start for Sustainable Farming Incentive 2023
Government to ban ‘American XL Bully’
Extra support to complete Countryside Stewardship applications
Nature recovery to be accelerated in England’s Protected Landscapes
Plan to boost British produce on Back British Farming Day
August 2023
Government announces application dates for Sustainable Farming Incentive 20…
Peatlands set to be restored to help tackle climate change
UK among first countries to back new nature recovery fund
Appointments made to National Park and AONB boards
Consumer Council for Water board member reappointed
Deadline for Countryside Stewardship applications extended
Government opens more opportunities for sustainable Atlantic bluefin tuna f…
Colorado potato beetle larvae confirmed in Kent
Environment Secretary holds roundtable to drive forward improvements in Riv…
Update: Independent Evidence Review on Dartmoor
Thousands of trees to be planted to mark the coronation of His Majesty King…
£6 million to improve air quality in local communities
£14 million to unlock agricultural innovation
July 2023
Plastic bag use falls by more than 98% after charge introduction
New programme to drive better reuse of resources and increase recycling
Biodiversity Net Gain moves a step closer with more funding
Further funding for livestock farmers to improve animal health and welfare
Single Malt Welsh Whisky to be protected
Update on packaging reforms to help drive down inflation
Heather Hancock appointed as Lead Non-Executive Board Member
Chris Walters announced as new Ofwat board member
Nature recovery projects to boost wildlife and access to nature
Asian hornets identified in Dover
Environment Secretary speech on 25 Year Environment Plan progress
Government sets out adaptation programme to tackle climate impact
UK Government seizes post-Brexit freedoms for fishing industry
‘Polluters must pay’ says Environment Secretary, as unlimited penalties unv…
Two new UK Deputy Chief Veterinary Officers appointed
New regulations to promote fairness and transparency for dairy sector
Bees’ Needs Week buzzes back for 2023
Bigger fines possible for littering and fly-tipping
Farming Minister takes part in tractor relay on mental health
More than £1.2m funding for councils to clean up chewing gum from our stree…
First three marine areas receive highest levels of protection
Second Permanent Secretary appointed at Defra
£5 million competition set to scale up agricultural innovation
Guidance for applying for bathing water designation updated
June 2023
Response: publication of Independent Review into Labour Shortages
Putting nature on road to recovery with Species Survival Fund
Government introduces law banning international shark fin trade
New investment in peat in fight against climate change
Government seeks views to improve hedgerow protections
UK – France Global Roadmap launched to mobilise global nature finance
Sustainable Farming Incentive 2023: Expanded offer to roll out from August
Environment Secretary speech at Wildlife Trusts event
Government sets out plans to ban the keeping of primates as pets
Support for farmers to access investment to drive nature recovery
Council DIY waste charges abolished
UK presses for further progress on global food security at G20
No sandeel fishing for 2023 in effort to protect marine ecosystem
Further protections for England’s coastal waterways planned
Over £30m for new equipment to boost sustainable food production
Independent Review of Protected Site Management on Dartmoor
Therese Coffey: We must unleash rural opportunity
Government launches new drive to support rural communities
May 2023
Cutting-edge farming projects to get share of £30 million
Environment Secretary holds local roundtable to drive forward improvements …
Producers urged to address ‘flushable’ wet wipes labelling
UK strengthens pledge to end plastic pollution by 2040
£40 million biodiversity research programme opens for applications
Coffey: We’re listening and making ELMs work for upland farmers
Government delivers manifesto commitments on animal welfare
Government sets out further support for tenant farmers
First national Marine and Coastal Wildlife Code launched
Five new species set to be protected under Ivory Act extension
Domestic seed production boosted with new funding award
Scrapping retained EU red tape on wine to unlock £180 million
New funding for farmers to protect the English landscape
Investment to boost community tree cover across parts of England