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Defra response to Greenpeace press release about marine protections
Defra response to media coverage of super trawler detected fishing in UK Marine Protected Areas.
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Environment Agency publishes annual regulatory performance report
The Environment Agency's report includes a review of business compliance, greenhouse gas emissions, serious pollution incidents and illegal waste activity.
£22 million awarded to farmers to boost productivity
We have announced that £22 million will be awarded to farmers to spend on time-saving and innovative farm equipment.
River Thames Scheme in the media and UK trotters to be exported to China
Today’s blog takes a look at this week’s announcement on improved funding for the Thames flood defence scheme and how the Chinese government has approved British pork producers to export trotters to China.
£230 million boost to UK beef industry and Toddbrook reservoir review
This afternoon's blog looks at our announcement that British beef producers will have full access to the Chinese market and the independent review into the Toddbrook reservoir incident.
New data on health impact of air pollution
A new study has shown that higher air pollution days trigger hundreds of cardiac arrests and hospitalisations for strokes and asthma.
Minister Goldsmith commends the Wildlife Photographers of the Year at No.10 Downing Street reception
The International Environment Minister hosted winners of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition at Downing Street
The Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill introduced to the Commons
The Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill has been reintroduced to the House of Commons.
New Office for Environmental Protection will ensure governments maintain green credentials
Government responds to criticisms over new enforcement body's powers
Tony Juniper visits farmers in green pilot delivering strong environmental outcomes
A look into Tony Juniper's visit to farmers in Wensleydale, who have been working alongside Natural England and Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority on the Payment by Results pilot.