Successful local authorities will be awarded a share of £3.7m under this year’s Air Quality Grant scheme
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Latest Government News
- Guidance: Cross-pavement solutions for charging electric vehicles
- Open consultation: Zero emission vans: regulatory flexibility
- Open consultation: Phasing out sales of new petrol and diesel cars from 2030 and supporting the ZEV transition
- Guidance: How to reinstate a road after doing street works
- Consultation outcome: Street works access: electric vehicle chargepoint operators
- Surge in activity to crack down on illegal working across the country
- Guidance: SFE: Current application timescales
- Guidance: NHS population screening: access and order leaflets
- Guidance: Recyclability assessment methodology: how to assess your packaging waste
- Guidance: Court funds: bereavement information
Monday, 13 February 2017
H5N8 avian flu has been confirmed at a poultry premises near Redgrave, in the district of mid-Suffolk.
Wednesday, 08 February 2017
Initial plans to update temporary measures in place to reduce the risk of avian flu in England after 28 February.
Friday, 27 January 2017
The UK’s Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer has confirmed a second case of H5N8 avian flu at a premises in Wyre, Lancashire.
Friday, 27 January 2017
The appointments will run 1 February 2017 until 31 January 2020.
Tuesday, 24 January 2017
The UK’s Chief Veterinary Officer has confirmed H5N8 avian flu at a premises in Preston, Lancashire.
Monday, 23 January 2017
For latest updates visit the Defra UK Air website at uk-air.defra.gov.uk.
Wednesday, 18 January 2017
The Climate Change Risk Assessment will be followed by the National Adaptation Programme setting out how government addresses these risks.
Wednesday, 18 January 2017
Sir Peter Kendall will remain Chair of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board following his reappointment.
Monday, 09 January 2017
The move is set to reduce Defra’s London property costs by around £2 million a year.
Thursday, 05 January 2017
The Committee on Climate Change’s Adaptation Sub-Committee will have a new Chair from 1 February 2017
Sunday, 01 January 2017
As of 1 January, the next phase of the discard ban starts with fishermen now having to land cod and pollack.
Friday, 23 December 2016
The latest situation on avian influenza (bird flu) and actions to reduce the risks.
Thursday, 08 December 2016
Richard Macdonald appointed as Deputy Chairman of the Environment Agency
Monday, 24 October 2016
Thousands of businesses will have expert help to revolutionise food production
Saturday, 03 September 2016
Government announces plans to ban microbeads in cosmetics and personal care products.
Tuesday, 30 August 2016
Farming Minister George Eustice announces new measures to tackle devastating disease
Tuesday, 30 August 2016
Farming Minister George Eustice announces new measures to tackle devastating disease
Wednesday, 24 August 2016
Secretary of State appoints Professor Michael Winter OBE to the Natural England Board
Monday, 01 August 2016
Today the Yorkshire Dales National Park and the Lake District National Park officially extended.
Thursday, 14 July 2016
Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs made the announcement today.
Wednesday, 13 July 2016
Food communities across the country encouraged to apply for new, dedicated, grant to champion regional food and drink.
Friday, 08 July 2016
Five simple actions you can take to help make our environment more friendly for bees, butterflies, moths and other insect pollinators.
Monday, 27 June 2016
Urban renewal expert appointed to the Board of the Environment Agency as natural environment lead.
Thursday, 12 May 2016
Four Chairs of the Regional Flood and Coastal Committee (RFCC) have had their appointments extended
Friday, 29 April 2016
Environment Minister Rory Stewart encourages everyone to visit their nearest National Park or public woodland this Bank Holiday weekend.
Friday, 22 April 2016
New report identifies genetic tolerance to ash dieback
Wednesday, 06 April 2016
From today (6 April 2016) it will be compulsory for owners to ensure their dog is microchipped.
Monday, 04 April 2016
Flood Re scheme officially open
Friday, 01 April 2016
Appointments and re-appointments to the National Park Authorities, the Broads Authority and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty Conservation Boards.
Monday, 21 March 2016
A Government-backed scheme will give millions of children the chance to plant saplings in their school grounds and communities.
Thursday, 17 March 2016
The Chancellor announced an extra £700m in flood defence funding
Monday, 14 March 2016
Rivers across England could benefit from new Government plans to help address declining freshwater fish stocks so native species can thrive
Wednesday, 09 March 2016
Environment Secretary Elizabeth Truss today lent her support to campaigns encouraging local communities to make gardens 'hedgehog-friendly'.
Friday, 04 March 2016
From 06 April it will be compulsory for owners to ensure their dog is microchipped
Monday, 29 February 2016
The second annual Invasive Species Week starts on 29 February and will run until 6 March.
Thursday, 25 February 2016
Expert advice on the state of English Natural Capital from the new Natural Capital Committee will drive forward the 25-year Environment Plan
Thursday, 18 February 2016
Information from the National Food Survey has been released as open data
Friday, 12 February 2016
Farmers are being urged to monitor their stock carefully following the ongoing presence of Bluetongue Disease in France.
Wednesday, 10 February 2016
Flood affected farmers are urged to submit applications as soon as possible before the 1 April deadline.
Tuesday, 02 February 2016
Environment Secretary Elizabeth Truss explains how satellite data can help protect and improve our natural environment
Monday, 25 January 2016
Statement from Environment Secretary Elizabeth Truss on expected rainfall.
Wednesday, 20 January 2016
Statement from Environment Secretary Elizabeth Truss on a meeting held today with Leeds MPs on recent flooding.
Sunday, 17 January 2016
Twenty-three new Marine Conservation Zones (MCZs) will bring the total to 50 and cover more than a fifth of English waters.
Thursday, 14 January 2016
Details of a new six point action plan published today to help the recovery of England's hen harrier populations.
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
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