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Environment Secretary and Financial Secretary to the Treasury met with water industry investors today
Introduction of major new legislation for the water sector will deliver the most significant increase in enforcement powers in a decade
A speech by Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Steve Reed on the introduction of the Water (Special Measures) Bill to Parliament.
The government has today launched a consultation to double reimbursement for water company customers when their basic water services are hit.
New report shows the dire state of nature and the need for accelerated action
Government commits to address low confidence and provide stability for the farming sector as figures show confidence remains poor
Secretary of State for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs delivered a speech at the Summer Stakeholder Reception in the Garden Museum in Lambeth
Environment Secretary Steve Reed has announced a series of initial steps towards ending the crisis in the water sector.
The Prime Minister has unveiled a major package of measures to support farmers and grow the UK’s farming and food sector
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Water company inspections will more than quadruple as the government cracks down on poor performing companies.
More funding to be made available for farmers affected across the whole of England
Legislation ending exports of livestock for slaughter and fattening receives Royal Assent
Energy Security Secretary has told Parliament that with growing geopolitical tension, the best agricultural land must be protected for food security.
Experts can now apply to advise Defra on new ways to finance innovation and achieve a return on investment, including the possibility of a dedicated fund
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak sets out his blueprint to boost British fruit and vegetable sector as the first UK Food Security Index is published.
At the Farmers Weekly Transition Live Event, Environment Secretary Steve Barclay gave a speech outlining the support available from government for farmers
The government has set out plans to make the UK food supply chain most cutting-edge in the world
UK government joins G7 nations and calls for swift action to protect marine habitats and halt biodiversity loss.
The UK Government will introduce new world-leading legislation to ban wet wipes containing plastic.
Future Winemakers’ Scheme will help domestic wine sector to continue its success
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