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, 02 July 2026
18,771 new homes in East Anglia, Lincolnshire and the Home Counties closer to being built...
Thursday, 02 July 2026
New application process for Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier opening environmental schemes to more farmers...
Thursday, 02 July 2026
Speech by Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds at the Groundswell Festival 2026...
Tuesday, 30 June 2026
Small farms and those without existing ELM revenue agreements can apply today for SFI as Window 1 opens....
Monday, 29 June 2026
Overview of current bluetongue cases, risk level, vaccinations and restrictions....
Monday, 29 June 2026
England's National Parks and National Landscapes welcome new and reappointed board members...
Sunday, 28 June 2026
£47 million new government funding to protect and improve peat will reduce carbon emissions, support nature recovery and boost rural economy...
Friday, 26 June 2026
Farming Minister Stephen Morgan welcomes Defra’s global network of agri-food attachés’ for their annual Industry Engagement Week ...
Friday, 26 June 2026
Half a million hectares to help deliver for nature recovery and climate adaptation, strengthening climate resilience...
Wednesday, 24 June 2026
The 25-year Farming Roadmap gives English farmers certainty beyond the next harvest for the first time....
Tuesday, 23 June 2026
New rules will ensure everyday products sold in the UK including coffee and cocoa do not contribute to illegal deforestation around the world...
Tuesday, 16 June 2026
The funding supports international programmes delivering for people and nature, from flood protection to tackling plastic pollution....
Wednesday, 10 June 2026
The new approach will spread funding more fairly, target family farms and give farmers greater certainty....
Wednesday, 10 June 2026
Experts recommend new science-led approach aiming to protect farmers and reduce infection...
Tuesday, 09 June 2026
Up to £3.2 million to restore peatland and moorland devastated by the 2025 Fylingdales wildfire...
Tuesday, 09 June 2026
Public protection against banned dog breeds such as XL bullies will be strengthened...
Monday, 08 June 2026
Money awarded to Somerset Council to bolster flood resilience...
Monday, 08 June 2026
Alan has served as chair of the Environment Agency for four years...
Thursday, 04 June 2026
Find out about the latest bird flu situation in England and guidance for bird keepers and the public....
Thursday, 04 June 2026
The Avian Influenza?Prevention?Zones?(AIPZs) in place across Great Britain will be lifted from noon 4 June 2026...
Thursday, 28 May 2026
Businesses urged to take simple steps for smoother trade with the EU...
Wednesday, 27 May 2026
New resources launched to help boards cut costs, reduce risk and drive growth through investment in nature...
Tuesday, 26 May 2026
Government commits up to £7.5 million and calls for delivery partners to submit bids to help deliver landmark new forest covering more than 200 square...
Sunday, 24 May 2026
£30 million investment important step toward protecting 30% of England's land for nature by 2030...
Thursday, 21 May 2026
The formal appointment of Dame Helen comes as Julie Hill steps down as interim Chair...
Thursday, 21 May 2026
New reforms taking effect today will speed up offshore wind development while expanding targeted environmental compensation options to support nature ...
Sunday, 17 May 2026
Stricter background checks to be introduced for waste carriers ...
Thursday, 14 May 2026
Designated sites include first-ever site on the River Thames in London...
Thursday, 14 May 2026
Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds visits Northern Ireland to highlight how a UK-EU food and drink deal will cut red tape, lower costs and keep trade...
Thursday, 14 May 2026
New strategy launched to strengthen UK preparedness against African and classical swine fever ...
Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street Joint statement on the Strait of Hormuz: 3 July 2026
Ofqual Sir Ian Bauckham's speech at the Wellington Festival of Education
Environment Agency Investigation launched into Bradford waste dumping
Legal Aid Agency Crime news: certain AGFS fees to increase
Central Arbitration Committee How to submit applications and complaints to the CAC
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