What's new on this site:
2008
9 May 2008
- First “summer smog” of 2008 warning
- Defra approves GM potato trial
- Information Bulletin: European Bat Lyssavirus type 2 (‘bat rabies’) confirmed in Daubenton’s bat
- Consultation on the Eggs and Chicks (England) Regulations 2008
8 May 2008
- Bluetongue update: extension of protection zone to allow further vaccination; epidemiology report published
- Speech by Joan Ruddock MP to the launch of the Waste & Resources Action Programme's (WRAP) The Food We Waste report
- Chris Smith appointed as new Chair of the Environment Agency
- Personal carbon trading evaluation published and associated news release
- ‘Good progress’ on environmental stewardship
- Statistical Release: Municipal Waste Management Statistics Provisional Quarter 2 2007/08
7 May 2008
- Government tender for Bluetongue vaccine
- Applications to discharge effluent into the Atlantic turned down
- Northumbrian sewage treatment call-in requests turned down
- Consultation on the EU Commission’s proposed amendments to the EU ETS from 2013
- Information Bulletin: rabies case in quarantine in South East England
2 May 2008
- Information Bulletin: horse passports – withdrawal of recognition from the Spotted Horse and Pony Society
- Information Bulletin: inspections on bee colony losses to be given higher priority
- Consultation on the European Fisheries Fund (EFF) UK Operational Programme (second phase) and associated news release
- The Dairy Supply Chain Forum's Milk Roadmap - addressing the environmental footprint for the consumption and production of liquid milk and associated news release
1 May 2008
- "Building a low carbon economy: unlocking innovation and skills" - Government response to the Commission on Environmental Markets and Economic Performance (CEMEP) and associated news release
- Speech by Jonathan Shaw MP at the Quiet Conference, London
30 April 2008
- Compensation for Bovine TB, BSE, Brucellosis and Enzootic Bovine Leukosis
- Prohibited import of Goji plants
- First batch of Bluetongue vaccine delivered
- Written Ministerial Statement by Jonathan Shaw on the outcome of the Agriculture and Fisheries Council 14 April 2008
29 April 2008
- Written Ministerial Statement by Hilary Benn on the rabies incident in quarantine in South East England
- Written Ministerial Statement by Hilary Benn on the implementation of the Callaghan Review of the Regulatory Framework for Handling Animal Pathogen
- Written Ministerial Statement by Hilary Benn on the informal meeting of EU Environment Ministers 11-13 April 2008
25 April 2008
- Information Bulletin: Rabies case confirmed in puppy in quarantine
- Speech by Rt Hon Hilary Benn MP to the Institute of Development Studies, "Climate Change - poverty's new ally", Sussex University
- Feed contamination investigation
- Speech by Rt Hon Hilary Benn MP at the Environmental Industries Commission, "Climate Change Bill – Implications for Business", London
- Review of the British Wool Marketing Board
- EU ETS Phase I – New Entrant Reserve
21 April 2008
14 April 2008
11 April 2008
10 April 2008
9 April 2008
- Waste wood – the untapped resource for Biomass Fuel
- Phil Woolas invites applications to £4m bio-energy grant fund
8 April 2008
- Consultation on a draft strategy on protecting and improving the health of honey bees in England and Wales and associated News Release
7 April 2008
- Speech by The Rt Hon Jeff Rooker at the Agra Europe Conference, London
- £310 million to help local authorities deliver carbon benefits through the diversion of over a million tonnes of England's waste from landfill
- Lord Rooker announces publication of the UK’s views on the Common Agricultural Policy “Health Check” reforms
3 April 2008
- Consultation on the proposed Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies Regulations 2008 and associated Information Bulletin
- Bluetongue vaccination roll out plan published
- Speech by Rt Hon Hilary Benn MP at the Lord Mayor's Lecture - "Bring Climate Change Home", London
- Consultation on the draft Marine Bill and associated News Release
- New Environmental Permits will cut red tape, save money, and put a spotlight on high risk businesses
2 April 2008
- Specified Animal Pathogens Order 2008
- Benn takes the fight against climate change Into homes and communities - ACT ON CO2 advice line launched - call 0800 512 012 (Mon-Fri 9am – 5pm), or go to www.est.org.uk
1 April 2008
- Information Bulletin: EIG report published today
- Minister welcomes the launch of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board
31 March 2008
28 March 2008
27 March 2008
- Information Bulletin: Avian Influenza Update: wild bird monitoring area lifted
- Weekly food waste collections can benefit the environment and save money
- UK on track to meet Kyoto targets as emissions continue to fall
- Statistical Release: UK climate change sustainable development indicator
- Written Ministerial Statement by Hilary Benn - Report on the Public Consultation on Implementation Proposals for the Carbon Reduction Commitment
- Written Ministerial Statement by Jonathan Shaw on the outcome of the Agriculture and Fisheries Council
26 March 2008
- Written Ministerial Statement by Hilary Benn - Future of Food From Britain
- Written Ministerial Statement by Jonathan Shaw on Defra’s Central Science Laboratory and Pesticides Safety Directorate 26 March
25 March 2008
20 March 2008
- Consultation on the remaking of The Drinking Milk (England) Regulations
- £2.5 million in UK funding for renewable energy partnership
19 March 2008
- Extension of Bluetongue restricted zones
- Statutory agricultural and horticultural levy rates for 2008/9 announced
18 March 2008
- Written Ministerial Statement by Jonathan Shaw on the Agriculture and Fisheries Council 17 March
- Consultation:revising the requirements regarding evidence of broad equivalence for export reprocessing sites
- New centre of expertise for cutting carbon emissions across Whitehall
17 March 2008
- Consultation on draft Regulations and draft guidance for proposals for establishing Joint Waste Authorities in England and associated news release
14 March 2008
- Animal Health – appointment of interim Chief Executive
- Pest controller fined £1000 for offences resulting in the death of honey bees
- Speech by Jonathan Shaw MP at the Aggregates Levy Sustainability Fund Promotional Event, Hyde Park, London
13 March 2008
- Written Ministerial Statement by Hilary Benn - Outcome of the Environment Council
- Information Bulletin: Statistical Release - UK Emissions of air pollutants - 2006 Results
12 March 2008
11 March 2008
- Pesticide Residue Committee – third quarter report 2007
- £4 million to help local authorities fight climate change
- Written Ministerial Statement by Hilary Benn - Foot and Mouth Disease 2007: A Review and Lessons Learned, conducted by Dr Iain Anderson and associated news release
- Local Authority Fees and Charges Scheme 2008-2009 and associated Written Ministerial Statement
10 March 2008
7 March 2008
- Consultation (first phase) on the European Fisheries Fund (EFF) UK Operational Programme
- Consultation on measures to protect the Fal and Helford Special Area of Conservation (SAC) from the impacts of fishing with dredges and other towed gear
- Consultation on statutory notification arrangements for potatoes introduced from other member states
- Speech by Joan Ruddock MP to the National Household Hazardous Waste Forum, Crawley
6 March 2008
- Microchipping of foals – agreement reached on new rules covering the identification of equiade
- Speech by Jonathan Shaw MP at the ENCAMS Cleaner, Safer, Greener Conference, Manchester
5 March 2008
- Speech by Joan Ruddock MP to the Women’s Institute 90@90 Conference, London
- Avian influenza update: wild bird control area lifted
4 March 2008
- No room for let up in the battle against litter says Minister
- Defra launches National Standing Committee for farm animal genetic resources
29 February 2008
- Avian influenza update: control area in Dorset
- Extension of Bluetongue protection zone
- H5N1 in Canada Goose – 11th case in wild bird
- Compensation for Bovine TB, BSE, Brucellosis and Enzootic Bovine Leukosis
- Consultation on draft regulations and guidance implementing the Environmental Liability Directive 2004/35/EC with regard to the prevention and remedying of environmental damage
- Consultation on the arrangements for the Single Payment Scheme and associated information bulletin
28 February 2008
- Family Food 2006 published
- Speech by Phil Woolas MP at the Eco Build Conference, London
- Speech by Joan Ruddock MP to Three Regions Climate Change Group Project Launch, London
- Review of competition and innovation in water
- UK Delays Issuing EU Carbon Allowances
- Results of Government Pathfinder programme aimed at improving rural services - published and associated news release
- Written Ministerial Statement by Hilary Benn - Environment Council 3 March 2008
27 February 2008
- Speech by Phil Woolas MP on the future of carbon trading, London
- Consultation on the transposition of Council Directive 2006/117/Euratom
26 February 2008
- Speech by Phil Woolas MP to the United Nations Environment Programme in Monaco
- Animal Health launches news alert service
- National Livestock Markets Roadshow 2008
- Extra protection for the water vole
25 February 2008
- Foot and Mouth Disease: SAPO licence restored to Merial Animal Health
- Climate change champions fulfil fact finding expedition in the Netherlands
- Consultation: River Basin Planning Guidance to the Environment Agency and associated news release
22 February 2008
- Bluetongue Update: Surveillance zone extended to Cornwall/Defra announces date for end of vector-free period
- Foot and Mouth Disease: World Animal Health Organisation (OIE) grants UK FMD free status
- Founding members of committee on climate change appointed
21 February 2008
- Farming Link - February 2008 edition published online
- Low carbon technology - the Environmental Transformation Fund has been increased to £400m over the next three years, associated news release and 2008/09 Budget settlement announced
20 February 2008
19 February 2008
- Information Bulletin: Avian Influenza update: control and monitoring area merge
- Speech by Rt Hon Hilary Benn MP to the National Farmers' Union Centenary Conference, London - 18 February 2008
- Written Ministerial Statement - update on Bluetongue Disease, Avian Influenza, and Foot and Mouth Disease
- Government supports local communities to manage wild boar
- Carbon offsetting - draft Code of Best Practice, associated news release and Written Ministerial Statement
18 February 2008
- Summary of the Government’s proposals for strengthening the Climate Change Bill together with the 2050 target review terms of reference and associated news release
15 February 2008
- Information Bulletin: Confirmation of oyster parasite in north Kent
- Chief Scientific Advisor at Defra receives international science award
13 February 2008
- Information Bulletin: Extension of bluetongue restricted zones
- Contingency planning in Defra - emergency planning, business continuity - information added
- Speech by Jonathan Shaw MP at the SE National Housing Federation annual conference
12 February 2008
- Environmental Permitting guidance published.
11 February 2008
8 February 2008
- Extension of Bluetongue restricted zones
- Municipal waste management statistics: Provisional Quarter 1 2007/08
7 February 2008
- Revised rates of Hill Farm Allowance for 2008
- Impact Assessment of a Commission proposal for a package of measures relating to the dairy sector (Mini Dairy Package)
- Consultation: improving surface water drainage
- Consultation: draft statutory social and environmental guidance to Ofwat
- Consultation: options for controls on phosphates in domestic laundry cleaning products in England
- New water strategy for England, Future Water and associated Written Ministerial Statement and news release
- Information bulletin: sickness absence statistics, Defra
5 February 2008
4 February 2008
- Written Ministerial Statement: Benn - budget allocations and outcome targets for flood and coastal erosion risk management in England and associated news release
- Consultation introducing a full cost recovery charging regime for CITES licences and associated news release
1 February 2008
- Extension of Bluetongue Restriction Zones
- Legislation introduced for Salmonella National Control Programme
- Avian influenza update: two further swans positive for H5N1
- Compensation for Bovine TB, BSE, Brucellosis and Enzootic Bovine Leukosis
See also this archive to older "what's new" information