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Thursday, May 9

13

Dunne calls on Welsh Government to match DEFRA commitment to clean up River Wye

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8 May 2024; Dunne calls on Welsh Government to match DEFRA commitment to clean up River Wye

Monday, Apr 22

DEFRA Minister confirms to James Heappey MP grants now available for Somerset residents after Westminster Hall debate

More than 100 home and business owners in Somerset impacted by flooding this winter will now be able to claim up to £5000 from a Government grant, the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has confirmed to The Rt Hon James…

Thursday, Mar 14

Company that manages Bibby Stockholm given £100m Defra contract

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Defra says contract with Australian firm CTM is for staff accommodation and travel, but offers no further detail

Monday, Mar 4

19

New rules set to maintain protections for hedgerows, Defra says

The regulations will be introduced as soon as parliamentary time allows, the Environment Department announced.

New rules set to maintain protections for hedgerows, Defra says

The regulations will be introduced as soon as parliamentary time allows, the Environment Department announced.

New rules set to maintain protections for hedgerows, Defra says

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The regulations will be introduced as soon as parliamentary time allows, the Environment Department announced.

Tuesday, Feb 27

12

DEFRA launches consultation on River Dart bathing water applications

I was pleased to support Friends of the Dart's recent applications for Designated Bathing Water Status at the following locations on the River Dart:; Totnes Steamer Quay; Stoke Gabriel; Dittisham; Dartmouth Warfleet Department for…

Wednesday, Feb 21

Letter - back British farmers by the Rt Hon Steve Barclay, DEFRA Secretary

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Dear Richard; Sticking to our plan to back British farmers

Tuesday, Feb 20

07

Defra officials buried analysis showing dire financial prospects for hill farmers

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Exclusive: FoI request reveals fears many would sell up if they saw assessment of post-Brexit farming payments scheme

Monday, Feb 12

13

DEFRA announces consultation on bonuses for water bosses

Today, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is setting out plans for a consultation on banning bonuses for water company bosses.

Thursday, Feb 1

14

DEFRA Questions: Biodiversity Loss

We are fortunate in our area to benefit from the work of two exceptional local authorities and countless community groups who care for our green spaces. Since becoming your Member of Parliament, I have had the opportunity to engage with…

Thursday, Jan 4

10

Thursday, Dec 28

08

New UK recycling laws from 2026 and Defra says 'it has to stop'

Households will be able to drop off cables and other electrical waste in-store or have home collections, says the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra).

Wednesday, Dec 20

13

DEFRA Minister Visits Shrewsbury Flood Defences

I was pleased to welcome Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) Robbie Moore to Shrewsbury today (20 December 2023). Minister Moore met with myself and colleagues from Shropshire Council and the…

Monday, Dec 18

08

Farming Talk: Game and Wildlife Countryside Trust expertise given to Defra

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Sir Jim Paice chairman of the Game and Wildlife Countryside Trust Trustees addressed some 40 Shropshire members and guests at the County’s wine tasting evening at Tanners, where he reflected on the work of the GWCT.

Tuesday, Dec 12

14

Letter - tougher penalties on water companies by the DEFRA Secretary, the Rt Hon Steve Barclay MP

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I have today written to all of England’s water company CEOs to clearly set out that the sewage discharge into our waterways is unacceptable. I, and the public, expect better.

Friday, Dec 8

02

Civil servants demand the right to work a four-day week with no loss of pay as Defra looks to become the first department to try the controversial scheme

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Defra staff want a pilot scheme covering 21,000 employees to see if reducing their working hours by 20 per cent improves their wellbeing and productivity.

Thursday, Dec 7

18

Rob Roberts MP takes part in DEFRA questions

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The Delyn MP asked the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what support is available from UK Government for British food producers.

Wednesday, Dec 6

17

UK: Defra called to publish impact assessment of farm policies to avoid “sleepwalking” into food crisis

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Conservative MP Julian Sturdy, chair for the APPG on Science and Technology in Agriculture, has called for Defra to publish material on the impact of its Environmental Land Management (ELM) and Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) policies…

Monday, Dec 4

12

Capita sells stake Defra joint venture Fera Science for £60m

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The outsourcing giant revealed that private equity firm Bridgepoint Group will acquire its 75 per cent holding in the research organisation for £60million.