We are the UK government department responsible for safeguarding our natural environment, supporting our world-leading food and farming industry, and sustaining a thriving rural economy. Our broad remit means we play a major role in people's day-to-day life, from the food we eat, and the air we breathe, to the water we drink.
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Thursday, 08 January 2026
Overview of current bluetongue cases, risk level, vaccinations and restrictions....
Thursday, 08 January 2026
Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds delivered a speech at the 2026 Oxford Farming Conference...
Thursday, 08 January 2026
Water companies legally required to produce pollution reduction plans for the first time, using detailed instructions published today...
Wednesday, 07 January 2026
Environment Secretary announces plans at Oxford Farming Conference focusing more support on smaller farms and those without an existing agreement to d...
Saturday, 27 December 2025
• The 21-kilometre ‘Mersey Valley Way’ is set to run from Stockport through Manchester to Trafford...
Friday, 26 December 2025
2025 was landmark year of action on water, with biggest reforms in a decade....
Tuesday, 23 December 2025
Paul Brannen appointed for a three-year term...
Tuesday, 23 December 2025
£1m Agricultural and Business Property Reliefs threshold increased to £2.5m from April 2026 – allowing spouses or civil partners to pass on up to £5m ...
Monday, 22 December 2025
The UK has secured bilateral fisheries agreements with Norway and the Faroe Islands for 2026, worth approximately £8 million in historic UK landing pr...
Monday, 22 December 2025
Chair appointments for Trent, Southern and North West Regional Flood and Coastal Committee...
Sunday, 21 December 2025
Government launches new plans to protect and improve the lives of our pets, farmed and wild animals...
Friday, 19 December 2025
Sir Andrew Steer named as Chair of the Board of Trustees...
Friday, 19 December 2025
New board members will drive efforts to preserve and enhance the natural beauty, wildlife and heritage of England's National Parks and Landscapes...
Thursday, 18 December 2025
After recent flooding, which saw 18,000 properties protected during Storm Claudia, the Taskforce is focused on preparedness for the rest of winter. ...
Thursday, 18 December 2025
• New homes to be built while nature is recovered at scale as the Planning and Infrastructure Bill receives Royal Assent ...
Thursday, 18 December 2025
New Board will put farming at the heart of government decision making and back growth for British farmers...
Thursday, 18 December 2025
New law strengthening protections for sheep, cows and other farm animals....
Wednesday, 17 December 2025
Supply Coordination Forum launched to mitigate any delivery risk to Northern Ireland’s veterinary medicine supply...
Wednesday, 17 December 2025
Marine Recovery Fund to get nature thriving and accelerate offshore wind development...
Tuesday, 16 December 2025
Five new fisheries management plans published to maintain or restore valuable fish stocks at or to sustainable levels...
Monday, 15 December 2025
New £2.3m fund backs 30 farm tech trials testing lower emission machinery, digital tools and peat-free compost to boost productivity and sustainabilit...
Thursday, 11 December 2025
The Colorado beetle, a major threat to potato crops, was found in Kent in 2023...
Wednesday, 10 December 2025
Agreements between the UK, EU, Norway and other coastal states secure access to over 80 stocks for British fishing industry...
Wednesday, 10 December 2025
Consultation launched to review contract practices in the combinable crops sector, building on Fair Dealing reforms in dairy, pigs, eggs and fresh pro...
Tuesday, 02 December 2025
Puppy smuggling bill (Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill) receives Royal Assent. ...
Monday, 01 December 2025
New plan sets course for cleaner rivers and air, as well as more nature and wildlife in England??? ...
Friday, 28 November 2025
• For first time UK government and all our Overseas Territories unite behind a joint ambitious and actionable biodiversity strategy...
Tuesday, 25 November 2025
392 bathing waters in England are rated ‘Excellent’ or ‘Good’, demonstrating the impact of designation, regulation and partnership working...
Monday, 24 November 2025
UK accelerates global leadership on nature at COP30 ...
Thursday, 20 November 2025
Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds delivered a keynote speech at the 2025 CLA Rural Business Conference...
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs Bluetongue: latest situation
Serious Fraud Office SFO returns £400,000 to victims of global email fraud
Department for Education Government to introduce academy trust inspections
UK Health Security Agency Amber cold-health alert expanded to all regions of England