...incidents. The MAFP Review is part of the government’s ongoing work to address flood risk. We are investing £2.5 billion to better protect the country from flooding: this includes over...
...waterfront from flooding. Staff on-site and in the Environment Agency’s incident room in Lichfield will also be working together to test new mapping technology which will provide information about flood...
...food waste and its impact on the environment. A Defra spokesperson said: Good progress has been made by industry to tackle food waste in the supply chain and it goes...
...Mail. Defra spokesperson said: Air pollution has improved significantly since 2010, but we recognise there is more to do which is why we have put in place a GBP3 billion...
...taking into account existing best practices”. Even now, the EU’s directive states only that Member States’ actions “may involve the use of economic instruments such as pricing, taxes and levies”....
...development. Defra’s plan to ban the UK sale of ivory, regardless of its age, is also mentioned in coverage, and credited with helping to prevent illegal ivory being laundered by...
...instalment of Farming Today included a package on Avian Influenza. The virus does not affect humans but presents a real threat to our poultry industry and it is essential that...
...protecting the environment and supporting wildlife. We welcome the Secretary of State's commitment to streamlining and focusing support into the areas most needed, and we look forward to working with...
...flooding that is hugely inspirational. Flood Re is vital in enabling everyone to access affordable flood insurance. The Government is investing a record £2.6 billion over the next six years...
...Assembly in Nairobi, where more than 100 nations have pledged to take action against plastic in the ocean. Under the UN proposal, governments will establish an international taskforce to advise...