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Tough decisions reap benefits for UK fishermen

Tough decisions reap benefits for UK fishermen

Wednesday, 16 December 2015

Today the UK government reached a deal for for the UK fishing industry, achieving quota increases and ensuring sustainable fish stocks. ...

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A country more flood resilient

A country more flood resilient

Sunday, 13 December 2015

Environment Secretary announces work to identify additional flood protection measures in Cumbria...

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Update on flooding   Friday 11 December 2015

Update on flooding Friday 11 December 2015

Friday, 11 December 2015

Government information and advice about the support available following flooding in the north west of England....

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Update on flooding   Thursday 10 December

Update on flooding Thursday 10 December

Thursday, 10 December 2015

Government information and advice about the support available following flooding in north west England....

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Farming flood damage support announced

Farming flood damage support announced

Wednesday, 09 December 2015

Support payments for farmers affected by the floods have been announced. ...

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Appointment of Dieter Helm as Chair of Natural Capital Committee (NCC)

Appointment of Dieter Helm as Chair of Natural Capital Committee (NCC)

Wednesday, 09 December 2015

Professor Dieter Helm has today been reappointed as Chair of the Natural Capital Committee. ...

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European Fisheries Fund to boost sustainable fishing in UK

European Fisheries Fund to boost sustainable fishing in UK

Wednesday, 09 December 2015

New funding available for fishermen across the UK....

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Update on flooding – Wednesday 9 December 2015

Update on flooding – Wednesday 9 December 2015

Wednesday, 09 December 2015

Government information and advice about the support available following flooding in north west England....

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Environment Secretary visits Cumbria and Lancashire

Environment Secretary visits Cumbria and Lancashire

Tuesday, 08 December 2015

Elizabeth Truss meets people affected by the floods last weekend...

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Update on flooding – Tuesday 8 December 2015

Update on flooding – Tuesday 8 December 2015

Tuesday, 08 December 2015

An update on localised flooding in the north west of England....

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Environment Secretary's statement on flooding

Environment Secretary's statement on flooding

Monday, 07 December 2015

Elizabeth Truss makes statement on impact of Storm Desmond and flooding in the north of England...

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Update on flooding – Monday 7 December 2015

Update on flooding – Monday 7 December 2015

Monday, 07 December 2015

An update on localised flooding in the north west of England...

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Update on flooding   Sunday 06 December 2015

Update on flooding Sunday 06 December 2015

Monday, 07 December 2015

An update on localised flooding in the north west of England ...

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Open data to boost farming and feed the world

Open data to boost farming and feed the world

Wednesday, 02 December 2015

Environment Secretary reveals how open data will be used to grow the food and farming industry...

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Enjoy our rural Winter Wonderland

Enjoy our rural Winter Wonderland

Tuesday, 01 December 2015

The UK has some of the world's most captivating winter scenery - make the most of it and share your pictures with #RealWinterWonderland...

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The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs' settlement at the Spending Review 2015

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs' settlement at the Spending Review 2015

Wednesday, 25 November 2015

The Chancellor has published the results of the spending review, including details of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) b...

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Force Crag mine water treatment scheme opens in Cumbria

Force Crag mine water treatment scheme opens in Cumbria

Friday, 20 November 2015

Minister Rory Stewart opens Europe’s first zero-chemical, zero-power, metal mine water-treatment scheme...

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Water Services Regulation Authority Board appointments

Water Services Regulation Authority Board appointments

Tuesday, 17 November 2015

Jonson Cox re-appointed as Non-Executive Chairman of the Water Services Regulation Authority....

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EU dairy support payments come early for UK farmers

EU dairy support payments come early for UK farmers

Monday, 16 November 2015

Support payments to help hard-pressed UK dairy farmers manage cash flow problems start from today....

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British dairy companies head to China to promote British produce

British dairy companies head to China to promote British produce

Thursday, 12 November 2015

A group of enterprising dairy businesses are on a trade mission in Shanghai to promote Britain’s high-quality dairy produce to the Chinese. ...

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Bovine TB biosecurity plan and information hub launched

Bovine TB biosecurity plan and information hub launched

Thursday, 12 November 2015

Farming Minister George Eustice announces new cross-industry TB biosecurity campaign....

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UK barley deal worth £100 million to boost Chinese beer industry

UK barley deal worth £100 million to boost Chinese beer industry

Thursday, 12 November 2015

Barley producers set to benefit from landmark agreement to export around 750,000 tonnes of the grain to China...

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Technology key to unlocking farming’s potential

Technology key to unlocking farming’s potential

Wednesday, 11 November 2015

Innovation will help ensure farmers continue to play a crucial role in building a strong Northern economy. ...

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Boost for bees thanks to new projects for pollinators

Boost for bees thanks to new projects for pollinators

Monday, 09 November 2015

Environment Minister George Eustice speaks at Bee Summit about range of pollinators initiatives....

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Thames Tideway Tunnel to bring benefits worth up to almost £13bn

Thames Tideway Tunnel to bring benefits worth up to almost £13bn

Thursday, 05 November 2015

New figures show the benefits of the new state-of-the-art tunnel...

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England’s bathing water results 2015

England’s bathing water results 2015

Thursday, 05 November 2015

Bathing water in the UK is improving....

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Pioneering a British food and drink revolution

Pioneering a British food and drink revolution

Wednesday, 04 November 2015

The country's brightest food pioneers are being brought together to help Britain become a Great Food Nation....

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Speech at the launch of Great British Food

Speech at the launch of Great British Food

Wednesday, 04 November 2015

Praising the contribution of food pioneers and setting out the government’s wider ambition for our food and drink industry....

Tougher powers to tackle waste crime introduced

Tougher powers to tackle waste crime introduced

Friday, 30 October 2015

Changes in legislation will make it easier for enforcement authorities to tackle waste crime ...

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Environment Secretary collects first ‘Whitehall Honey’ during National Honey Week

Environment Secretary collects first ‘Whitehall Honey’ during National Honey Week

Wednesday, 28 October 2015

Environment Secretary Elizabeth Truss has collected 60 jars of honey produced by Defra’s bees....

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