Defra news releases 2007
December 2007
31 December 2007
Compensation for Bovine TB, BSE, Brucellosis and Enzootic Bovine Leukosis 498/07
UK Government launches consultation on protecting Scotch whisky 497/07
28 December 2007
Resolve to cut your carbon footprint 496/07
27 December 2007
Local authorities reduce chewing gum litter by two thirds through Government backed campaigns 495/07
21 December 2007
UK urges Japan to stop killing whales 494/07
Government consults on how emissions trading auctions will be implemented 493/07
Bluetongue update: vector-free period confirmed and movement restrictions relaxed 492/07
20 December 2007
Benn welcomes aviation's inclusion in EU emissions trading scheme 491/07
Practical steps to water affordability can be a lesson for all says Minister 490/07
Single Payment Scheme aspects of reform of the EU fruit and vegetable regime is agreed 487/07
Bluetongue detected in imported animals 489/07
Plans to extend sea life protection 479/07
Sales of veterinary antimicrobials and review of antimicrobial resistance policy across Defra 486/07
19 December 2007
Wine reforms good news for UK consumers and producers 485/07
Order placed for Bluetongue vaccine 484/07
Batteries included – in new recycling plan 483/07
Government reviews and updates its research agenda to characterise potential risks of nanomaterials 482/07
“Government and businesses must work together to tackle carbon emissions” says Woolas 481/07
Avian Influenza - remaining restrictions lifted 480/07
National fruit collection to remain at Brogdale 478/07
Shaw welcomes “fair” deal for UK in EU fisheries talks 477/07
18 December 2007
Better regulation for disposal of inert waste 476/07
Putting noise on the map – Defra publishes airport noise maps 475/07
17 December 2007
Electronic identification of sheep and goats 474/07
Benn accepts urgent recommendations from Pitt report on summer floods 473/07
15 December 2007
Success at Bali talks 472/07
14 December 2007
Foot and Mouth Disease export restrictions lifted 471/07
Bluetongue detected in an imported animal 470/07
£10 million boost for England's Rural Community Councils 469/07
13 December 2007
School fruit and vegetable scheme: summer term of pesticide residues testing 467/07
Pesticide Residues Committee – second quarter report 2007 466/07
Woolas calls for public sector to lead in energy efficiency 468/07
Publication of Callaghan Review 465/07
Government blueprint to deliver better protection for people on the coast 464/07
12 December 2007
Springboard initiative for the carbon market in Africa 463/07
11 December 2007
UK Announces New Study on Climate Change Adaptation at Bali 459/07
New Approach to Natural Environment Policy 461/07
Views sought on sharing responsibility and costs for animal health and welfare 462/07
UK Pledges $30 Million to Tackle Deforestation 460/07
10 December 2007
£60 million for new body to tackle London’s waste 458//07
Defra publishes contingency plan for exotic animal diseases 457/07
7 December 2007
Climate change initiative welcomed 456/07
6 December 2007
£9.6 million extra for National Parks 455/07
£3.9 billion boost for English countryside 454/07
Local waste projects go forward to next PFI round 452/07
Plan to net sea anglers better fishing 453/07
Cash boost for people in fuel poverty – Woolas 449/07
Update on avian Influenza outbreak in Suffolk 450/07
Formal recognition for wartime women who worked on the land 451/07
4 December 2007
Government powers help Local Authorities get tough on litter 448/07
Further protection for Southern England’s Stone Curlew 447/07
November 2007
30 November 2007
Compensation for Bovine TB, BSE, Brucellosis and Enzootic Bovine Leukosis 446/07
29 November 2007
Efficiency trials and targets at heart of new action plan to cut water consumption 445/07
First Suffolk avian influenza epidemiology report published 444/07
28 November 2007
Ban on cat and dog fur trade welcomed 443/07
27 November 2007
Jeff Rooker welcomes independent review of greyhound racing industry 442/07
£97 million boost for UK fishing and seafood industries 441/07
23 November 2007
Avian Influenza update: bird gatherings permitted outside restricted zone 440/07
Parents and the retired more likely to adopt pro-environmental behaviours 439/07
Joan Ruddock, Minister for Sustainable Consumption and Production, welcomes collaboration with major retailers 438/07
22 November 2007
Jeff Rooker opens the UK's first bioethanol plant in Norfolk 437/07
Latest Local Authority waste statistics published 435/07
21 November 2007
Avian influenza update: precautionary culling on a fifth premises 436/07
Deputy Chief Veterinary Officer confirmed 434/07
20 November 2007
Hilary Benn responds to report on welfare of wild circus animals 433/07
Local Councils crucial to fighting climate change 431/07
UK-China clean coal initiative launched 432/07
2005 experimental Carbon Doxide emission statistics at Local Authority and Government Office Region level 429/07
19 November 2007
Avian influenza update: H5N1 confirmed at second premises 430/07
Benn launches plan for one stop shop for greener homes 428/07
18 November 2007
Avian Influenza update: Culling completed 427/07
17 November 2007
IPCC final conclusions confirm need for urgent global climate action 426/07
16 November 2007
Defra consults on a Third Sector strategy 425/07
15 November 2007
H5N1 Avian Influenza update 424/07
2007 bathing season isn’t a washout 423/07
World first Climate Change Bill published 422/07
Framework for waste pilot schemes published 421/07
14 November
2007
H5N1 Avian Influenza update: precautionary culling on four further premises 420/07
Soil fertility experiments will help ensure sustainable use of sewage sludge on land 419/07
13 November 2007
H5N1 Avian Influenza Confirmed in Poultry 418/07
Consultation on amendment to the Mutilations (Permitted Procedures) Regulations 2007 417/07
12 November 2007
Avian Influenza Outbreak: additional restrictions 416/07
Avian Influenza H5 confirmed in Suffolk 415/07
Tighter standards for bathing water quality 414/07
9 November 2007
Chief vet leaves with plaudits after four years service 413/07
Statisical release: The Environment in your Pocket 2007 412/07
8 November 2007
Offsetting projects to create jobs and cut emissions 411/07
Defra publishes summary of responses to GM coexistence consultation 410/07
Joint declaration to tackle climate change 409/07
Defra consults on further protection for UK wildlife from non-native species 408/07
6 November 2007
FMD update: new EU decision on exports 407/07
SAPO Licence restored to Merial Animal Health 406/07
Statistical release: Municipal waste management statistics 2006/07 404/07
5 November 2007
Joint Plant Health responsibility sharing study published 405/07
UK Zoonoses Report 2006 published 403/07
2 November 2007
New EU amendment to Bluetongue controls 402/07
Bonfire night smog warning 401/07
FMD surveillance zone to lift 400/07
Statistical release: 2007 Survey of Attitudes and Behaviour in relation to the Environment 399/07
Public attitudes and behaviours positive on the environment 398/07
1 November 2007
Government Tenders for Bluetongue Vaccine 397/07
Environment Agency Chair reappointed for further six months 396/07
Compensation for Bovine TB, BSE, Brucellosis and Enzootic Bovine Leukosis 395/07
October 2007
31 October 2007
Water butts in every garden by 2010 394/07
New public engagement forum delivers views on air quality 393/07
UK backs new European efforts to combat illegal fishing 392/07
30 October 2007
First Bluetongue epidemiology report published 391/07
29 October 2007
Bluetongue control zones merge 390/07
Appointments to Board of Trustees, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew 389/07
Benn sets out strengthened Climate Change Bill 388/07
26 October 2007
Defra sustainable development tools go live for all 387/07
25 October 2007
Culled and fallen stock disposal scheme open for business 386/07
Great strides made to conserve migratory birds of prey 385/07
Defra today announced the publication of Food Transport Indicator Statistics 384/07
Reconstituted Committee on Radioactive Waste Management 383/07
South Downs inquiry reopens 382/07
No change to sea bass landing size 381/07
24 October 2007
Extension of the control and protection zones 380/07
23 October 2007
Extension of the Bluetongue control zones 379/07
UK Fisheries Minister presents UK priorities to EU Fisheries Council 378/07
22 October 2007
UK Environment Minister praises Scotland’s largest hydropower development 377/07
New hosepipe rules 'bang up to date' 376/07
Nations unite to save endangered birds of prey 373/07
19 October 2007
FMD update: reducing the restricted zone 375/07
FMD and Bluetongue update - FMD: trade of meat to resume for more of England - Bluetongue: change to control zone 374/07
18 October 2007
Statistical release: Wild Bird Populations 2006: Sustainable Development Strategy and Public Service Agreement Indicators 372/07
17 October 2007
Bluetongue update: two new Bluetongue control zones established 371/07
Information bulletin: GB movement ban lifted outside of FMD risk area 370/07
Marine Bill gets solid public support 369/07
16 October 2007
Information bulletin: Bluetongue update: extension of the control zone 368/07
Information bulletin: Foot and Mouth Disease update: lifting of temporary control zone 367/07
15 October
Information bulletin: Foot and Mouth Disease update: Temporary Control Zone in East Sussex 366/07
12 October 2007
FMD GB movement ban to lift outside risk area and new measures to relieve pressure within the Bluetongue zones 365/07
Launch of 'Conserving Biodiversity – The UK Approach' 364/07
11 October 2007
Avian Influenza lessons learned report published 363/07
Tougher targets for packaging waste 362/07
10 October 2007
Bluetongue update: extension of the control and protection zones 361/07
Cutting red tape will help businesses and protect the environment 360/07
9 October 2007
Pre-Budget Report will help fight climate change 359/07
Increase in flood spending to 2011 358/07
2007 Pre-Budget Report and Comprehensive Spending Review 357/07
£170 million boost for low-carbon energy technology 356/07
Appointments to the Covent Garden Market Authority 355/07
Ruddock urges more action on fly-tipping as new figures published 354/07
Investors must play a key role in building a greener future 353/07
8 October 2007
£12.5 million for farmers affected by Foot and Mouth Disease 352/07
Protection of Scotch whisky - UK government plans 351/07
5 October 2007
Animal Health launches recorded information line 350/07
Defra update on current Bluetongue and Foot and Mouth Disease situation 349/07
4 Ocotber 2007
Foot and Mouth update: markets resume in FMD low risk area 348/07
3 October 2007
Trade of meat to resume for most of Great Britain 347/07
Foot and Mouth Disease update: Temporary Control Zone lifted 346/07
2 October 2007
Twenty year vision for sustainable fisheries 344/07
Animal welfare delivery strategy published 345/07
1 October 2007
Foot and Mouth Disease update: Temporary Control Zone established on the border of East and West Sussex 343/07
Foot and Mouth update: FMD Risk Area reduced 342/07
Construction industry supports better approach to dealing with waste 341/07
Information bulletin: Compensation for Bovine TB, BSE, Brucellosis, and Enzootic Bovine Leukosis 338/07
National Parks get new powers to ban off-road vehicles 340/07
Changes to the Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976 – revision to Schedule of Controlled Species 339/07
Applications open for new Energy Crops Scheme 337/07
September 2007
30 September 2007
Foot and Mouth Disease update: FMD confirmed at slaughter on suspicion site 336/07
29 September 2007
Foot and Mouth Disease update: slaughter on suspicion in Surrey 335/07
28 September 2007
Bluetongue confirmed as circulating in East Anglia 334/07
Protection for twenty-four more ‘at risk’ rivers, lakes and coastal waters 333/07
Staffordshire Cheese gains EU recognition 332/07
27 September 2007
FMD update: Temporary Control Zone lifted and livestock markets in low risk area to resume; Bluetongue update: fifth case 331/07
Information bulletin: School fruit and vegetable scheme: Spring term results of pesticide residues testing 330/07
Information bulletin: Pesticide Residues Committee – first quarter report 2007 329/07
Energy guzzling lightbulbs phase out to start next year 328/07
26 September 2007
Hilary Benn announces action to monitor impact of EU Agriculture Council's decision on 0% set aside rate for 2008
FMD: temporary control zone established in the Surveillance Zone; Bluetongue: positive test results received 326/07
25 September 2007
FMD and Bluetongue: update to integrated strategy 325/07
Appointments to the Natural England Board 324/07
Foot and Mouth Disease: two Temporary Control Zones lifted 323/07
24 September 2007
Foot and Mouth Disease update: FMD confirmed at slaughter on suspicion site in Protection Zone 322/07
Bluetongue update: second cow positive for Bluetongue in Suffolk 321/07
Bluetongue and Foot and Mouth Disease: an integrated strategy 320/07
23 September 2007
Foot and Mouth Disease update: temporary control zone established in Hampshire 318/07
Bluetongue strain identified as BTV8 317/07
22 September 2007
International agreement to accelerate phase-out of greenhouse gas chemicals 319/07
Bluetongue detected in Suffolk 316/07
21 September 2007
Foot and Mouth Disease update: FMD confirmed at slaughter on suspicion site 315/07
Foot and Mouth Disease update: slaughter on suspicion in Surrey 314/07
20 September 2007
Foot and Mouth Disease update: Temporary Control Zone lifted 313/07
Foot and Mouth Disease update 312/07
Changes to cattle tracing data systems 311/07
National search for England’s ‘Climate Change Champions’ is launched today 310/07
19 September 2007
Foot and Mouth Disease update: temporary control zone established in Solihull 309/07
Licensing scheme will help vintage cars keep their distinctive sheen 306/07
Chief Veterinary Officer calls on cattle farmers in England to inspect their animals twice a day 308/07
New Levy Board to be based at Stoneleigh from April 2009 307/07
Waste Evidence Programme will help build knowledge 305/07
18 September 2007
FMD update: vaccination decision and further test results 304/07
Foot and Mouth update: further tests confirm FMD at slaughter on suspicion site in Surrey 303/07
17 September 2007
Foot and Mouth Disease update 302/07
15 September 2007
Foot and Mouth Disease update: further slaughter on suspicion in Surrey 301/07
Foot and Mouth update: general licence for movement to slaughter issued 300/07
14 September 2007
Foot and Mouth update: zones amended as second case is confirmed in Surrey 299/07
13 September 2007
Foot and Mouth Disease update: Temporary Control Zone lifted in Norfolk 298/07
12 September 2007
Foot and Mouth Disease update: national movement ban and slaughter on suspicion 297/07
Foot and Mouth Disease update: Temporary Control Zone established in Norfolk 296/07
Foot and Mouth Disease confirmed in Surrey 295/07
Foot And Mouth Disease update: Temporary Control Zone established in Surrey 294/07
10 September 2007
Suspension of Cross Compliance Water-logged Soil Requirement (GAEC 3) 293/07
Publication of 2006 annual report of the Veterinary Residues Committee 292/07
Pesticide Residues Committee publishes 2006 annual report 296/07
7 September 2007
Zoos Forum annual report 2006/7 290/07
Publication of reports into Foot and Mouth outbreak in Surrey 289/07
World Rabies Day 288/07
5 September 2007
Appointments to the British Waterways Board 286/07
Starting on the road to sustainable clothing 287/07
4 September 2007
Information bulletin: updated timetable for return to FMD-free status 285/07
3 September 2007
Information bulletin: report on the potential for the trade in liquid milk 284/07
Call for new members for National Park Authorities, The Broads Authority and the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) Conservation Board 283/07
August 2007
31 August 2007
Information bulletin: compensation
for Bovine TB, BSE, Brucellosis and Enzootic Bovine Leukosis 282/07
Estuaries in bid for special conservation status 281/07
£65 million PFI deal will help North Yorkshire reduce landfill waste by over three-quarters 280/07
30 August 2007
UK welcomes Iceland’s decision to reconsider commercial whaling operations 279/07
New temporary arrangements for livestock markets and shows outside of surveillance zone 278/07
29 August 2007
Advisory Committee on Organic Standards to be reviewed 277/07
Fruit, vegetable and potato authorisation system to be abolished 276/07
28 August 2007
Information bulletin: New members appointed to the Veterinary Products Committee, the Appraisal Panel for Human Suspected Adverse Reactions to Veterinary Medicines and the Medical and Scientific Panel 275/07
Ministers approve priority species and habitats list to focus future conservation action 274/07
Statistical release:River water quality indicator for sustainable development - 2006 final results 272/07
24 August 2007
New Chair for Joint Nature Conservation Committee 273/07
23 August 2007
Revised Bluetongue Control Strategy published 271/07
Animal exports resume to EU following control of foot and mouth disease 270/07
22 August 2007
Confirmation of changes to movement restrictions 269/07
21 August 2007
Licence to allow the movement of horses in a protection zone 268/07
Crucial role for farming in improving water quality 267/07
20 August 2007
FMD update: collection centres and slaughter markets 266/07
17 August 2007
Restricted movement of calving cows permitted
265/07
16 August 2007
Strain of bat rabies confirmed in Shropshire 264/07
Water metering to become an option in long term plans
263/07
15 August 2007
Foot and mouth update: temporary control zones lifted 262/07
Foot and Mouth update: epidemiology report, changes to movement restrictions and latest test results 261/07
14 August 2007
Foot and Mouth Disease update: further temporary control zone established in Surrey 259/07
Foot and Mouth Disease update: Temporary Control Zone established in Kent 260/07
Statistical release: 2007 survey of public attitudes and behaviours toward the environment 258/07
13 August 2007
‘Recycle on the Go’ consultation launch 257/07
11 August 2007
Foot and Mouth Disease: Temporary Control Zone lifted – but relentless vigilance still needed 256/07
10 August 2007
FMD update: publication of interim epidemiology report and vaccination 255/07
9 August 2007
Information bulletin: Foot and Mouth Disease update - Temporary control zone established in Surrey 254/07
8 August 2007
GB movement ban - limited movements to be permitted outside of surveillance and protection zones 253/07
Appointment of independent chair for the Flooding Lessons Learned Review
252/07
7 August 2007
Foot and Mouth: Statement from Hilary
Benn in response to HSE initial report 251/07
Foot and Mouth update: zones amended as second case is confirmed in Surrey 250/07
6 August 2007
Further case of Foot and Mouth Disease suspected in Protection Zone 249/07
CVO update on latest situation on FMD outbreak 246/07
5 August 2007
Additional Foot and Mouth Disease test results in Surrey 248/07
4 August 2007
Results of Foot and Mouth Disease Strain in Surrey, extension of zones 247/07
3 August 2007
Foot and Mouth Disease confirmed in cattle, in Surrey 245/07
A suspect case of vesicular disease in cattle 244/07
The reappointment of Chairman of the UK Chemicals Stakeholder Forum (UKCSF) 243/07
Chair Designate appointed for new Horticultural Sector Company 242/07
National fruit collection contract is re-tendered 241/07
2 August 2007
Information bulletin: Local environment quality survey published 240/07
Defra cuts red-tape for game industry and farmers 239/07
1 August 2007
Information bulletin: compensation
for Bovine TB, BSE, Brucellosis and Enzootic Bovine Leukosis 238/07
July 2007
30 July 2007
South East Minister Jonathan Shaw visits the fisheries industry in Sussex 237/07
27 July 2007
Information bulletin: Defra extends deadline for comments on South Downs National Park Designation Order 236/07
Defra to increase surveillance for avian
influenza 235/07
Annual update of the state of our environment, society and economy 234/07
Statistical release: New statistics on life satisfaction shed light on wellbeing 233/07
Statistical release: Sustainable development indicators in your pocket 2007 232/07
26 July 2007
Government and business working together to cut emissions: Woolas 231/07
25 July 2007
Lifting the burden of responsibility for private sewers from householders - Government seeks views 229/07
Cross compliance standard suspended to help flood affected farmers 228/07
24 July 2007
Information bulletin: Levy Board restructuring, appointments to the Sector Company Boards 225/07
New trustees for Royal Botanic Gardens Kew 227/07
23 July 2007
Information bulletin: Annual review of controls on imports of animal
products: April 2006 - March 2007 226/07
20 July 2007
Information bulletin: changes to Habitat Regulations and new Offshore Marine Conservation Regulations 224/07
Welfare of Farmed Animals (England) Regulations 2007 223/07
18 July
Woolas calls on city to join government
to deliver low carbon energy for Africa 222/07
Reconstituted Committee on Radioactive Waste Management - Chair designate
appointed 221/07
Information bulletin: final results of a study into bat rabies (European
bat lyssavirus) in England 2004-2006 220/07
Salmonella control consultation announced 219/07
17 July
Defra publishes response to Farm Animal
Welfare Council's report on animal breeding 218/07
16 July
Report on Royal Commission on Environmental Pollution published 217/07
13 July
Offsetting code to go ahead: Ruddock 216/07
12 July
Benn announces review to learn lessons from June floods 215/07
New game licensing regulations from 1 August 214/07
First overarching report on antimicrobial usage and bacterial resistance
published 213/07
11 July
Cross compliance standard suspended to help flood affected farmers 212/07
Information bulletin: Wildlife Health
Strategy consultation launch 211/07
10 July
Public urged to remain vigilant to hazards of pesticide poisoning 210/07
£90 million to help cut Merseyside landfill waste 209/07
9 July
Benn unveils campaign to inspire climate action 207/07
6 July
Pigeon racing ban introduced as precautionary measure 208/07
Updated response to Dimmock Review published 206/07
5 July
UK withdraws application for extension to double tagging derogation
205/07
Hilary Benn sets out vision for local authorities on the environment
204/07
Private Finance Initiative (PFI) progress for waste treatment projects
203/07
International climate change expert
is Defra’s new Chief Scientific Adviser 202/07
2 July 2007
Flood response efforts 'magnificent' says Benn 201/07
June 2007
29 June 2007
Annual cereals and oilseed levy rates 2007 200/07
Caviar labelling scheme goes live 199/07
Sea Fish Industry Authority Board: new appointments 198/07
Information bulletin: compensation
for Bovine TB, BSE, Brucellosis and Enzootic Bovine Leukosis 197/07
26 June 2007
Proposals for implementing UK cap and trade scheme launched 196/07
25 June 2007
Government consults on long-term radioactive waste management plans 195/07
22 June 2007
Greater conservation for European protected species 194/07
Strengthened coastal flood and erosion role for Environment Agency 193/07
21 June 2007
New rules will improve UK's ability to deal with illegal waste exports
192/07
20 June 2007
England’s trees key to future well-being – Gardiner 191/07
Miliband unveils CO2 calculator 189/07
19 June 2007
Jointly issued by Defra and DTI: ban on cat and dog fur trade welcomed
190/07
Information bulletin: re-appointment of Spongiform Encephalopathy Advisory
Committee (SEAC) Chair 188/07
Miliband sets out ‘Access All Areas’ plan for English coast 187/07
18 June 2007
Positive outcome to first meeting with UK devolved administrations 186/07
Third Sector critical force against climate change 184/07
Veterinary Laboratories Agency publshes 2006/07 annual report and accounts 185/07
Information bulletin: Written Ministerial Statement by David Miliband on the publication of the Independent Scientific Group report 183/07
Information bulletin: Animal Welfare Delivery Strategy; Defra publishes summary of consultation responses 182/07
Information bulletin: independent scientific group on cattle TB report issued 181/07
14 June 2007
Pesticide importer guilty of storing illegal pesticides 180/07
Pesticide Residues Committee - fourth quarter report 2006 179/07
Pearson praises regional commitment to tackle climate change 178/07
Eves Review consultation launched 177/07
Defra looks into new affordable rural housing programme 176/07
13 June 2007
Pearson sets out future carbon cutting role for energy companies 175/07
Government to set up a London
Waste and Recycling Board 174/07
Information bulletin: Darwin Initiative Awards £185,000 for scoping
and fellowships 173/07
UK and Japan – working towards a low-carbon society 172/07
Information bulletin: Reappointment of Commission for Rural Communities (CRC) Chair 171/07
12 June 2007
Statistical release: biodiversity indicators in your pocket 2007 170/07
Biodiversity is crucial in the fight against climate change - Gardiner 169/07
11 June 2007
Bradshaw calls for urgent action on drift net “scandal” 168/07
8 June 2007
Defra prosecute householder for storing and using an illegal pesticide 167/07
Information bulletin: deregulation of pet bird imports 166/07
7 June 2007
Test results positive for low pathogenic H7 avian influenza near St Helens, England 165/07
6 June 2007
Climate change action must not forget vulnerable households 163/07
5 June 2007
Change one thing on World Environment Day 162/07
4 June 2007
Nitrofurans survey published 161/07
1 June 2007
Information bulletin: temporary ban on chicken and duck gatherings lifted 160/07
UK resolution achieves agreement at International Whaling Commission 159/07
Information bulletin: appointments to the Horticultural Development Council 158/07
Information bulletin: apointments to the Home-Grown Cereals Authority 157/07
Urgent action needed to save the world's
forests - Gardiner 156/07
Information bulletin: compensation for Bovine TB, BSE,
Brucellosis and Enzootic Bovine Leukosis 155/07
May 2007
31 May 2007
Pesticides forum focuses on a wide range of important pesticide issues 154/07
REACH Regulation on chemicals comes into effect 153/07
30 May 2007
£1.6 million for farm health planning announced 152/07
Step forward on reducing climate change
impacts from products 151/07
25 May 2007
Information bulletin: Bird
gatherings general licence amended 150/07
24 May 2007
Government responds on better regulation and Stern 149/07
Miliband publishes strategy to cut waste 148/07
Information bulletin: Appointments
to the Zoos' Inspectorate 147/07
Statistical release: Family Food 2005-06 including regional and demographic statistics 146/07
22 May 2007
Sowing the seeds for the future of food 145/07
Major planning reforms for a sustainable future 144/07
Information Bulletin: Biodiversity duty guidance published today 143/07
Survival of UK plants and wildlife in a changing climate 142/07
21 May 2007
Secretary of State seeks nominations for appointees to the Lake District National Park Authority 141/07
BSE cohort risk assessment published today 140/07
18 May 2007
Defra and Natural England review the progress of environmental stewardship 139/07
Chief Veterinary Officer's 2006 annual report published 138/07
17 May 2007
Defra: 2007 critical year for environment 137/07
UK publishes second year EU ETS results 136/07
Can nanoscience help in the fight against climate change? 135/07
16 May 2007
Defra Press office: staff and responsibilities 134/07
15 May 2007
New funding to support pilot grant scheme for flood resilience is launched today 133/07
14 May 2007
Chewing gum litter public awareness campaigns announced 132/07
Information bulletin:
England Implementation Group 131/07
Defra approves a second site for GM
potato trials 129/07
12 May 2007
No outcome reached at UN Commission on Sustainable Development 130/07
12 May 2007
Citizens’ Summit puts climate change in the spotlight 128/07
10 May 2007
Appointments to SEAC announced 127/07
9 May 2007
Business risks of climate change need to be faced, not ignored – Pearson 126/07
8 May 2007
Bradshaw hails new EU chicken welfare rules 124/07
8 May 2007
Climate change poses unprecedented challenge to England’s cathedrals 123/07
4 May 2007
Global community must deploy low carbon
technologies now to tackle climate change 122/07
2 May 2007
English Secondary Schools Climate Change Pack 121/07
1 May 2007
Statistical release: Air quality indicator for sustainable development 2006 final results 119/07
April 2007
27 April 2007
UK backs tracking system to net pirate fishermen 118/07
27 April 2007
Defra warns of first "summer fog" of 2007
117/07
23 April 2007
Government backs new campaign to slash CO2 emissions 115/07
19 April 2007
Final epidemiology report into Avian influenza outbreak in Suffolk published 114/07
6 April 2007
Climate change is happening now – world needs to respond urgently 112/07
5 April 2007
Cattle identification regulations 111/07
4 April 2007
Animal Welfare Act is launched 110/07
2 April 2007
£7 million funding for Darwin initiative projects 109/07
2 April 2007
The island of Sark gains new status as a wetland of international importance 108/07
2 April 2007
New report published on links between air quality and climate change 107/07
2 April 2007
Reappointment to the Environment Agency Board 106/07
2 April 2007
Construction sector plans will cut fly tipping and landfill 105/07
March 2007
30 March 2007
Public to have a say in water company plans 104/07
30 March 2007
Appointments to the Advisory Committee on Organic
Standards (ACOS) 103/07
30 March 2007
Information bulletin: air
quality scientific advisory expert groups merged 102/07
30 March 2007
Information bulletin: compensation
for Bovine TB,BSE,Brucellosis, and Enzootic Bovine Leukosis 101/07
29 March 2007
£3.9 billion for the English countryside 100/07
29 March 2007
New chapter added to agriculture in the United Kingdom
2006 report 99/07
29 March 2007
Miliband: emissions figures support need for increased
action on climate change 98/07
29 March 2007
Statistical release:
provisional 2006 UK climate change sustainable development indicator and
final 2005 air pollutant emissions 96/07
28 March 2007
Power of wood - biomass plan to tackle climate change
97/07
27 March 2007
Renew Defra programme sets Department in the right
direction 95/07
27 March 2007
Ministers to drive forward European push
on climate change 94/07
26 March 2007
State Veterinary Service to become Animal
Health 92/07
26 March 2007
Extension of appointments to the Meat
and Livestock Commission (MLC) 93/07
26 March 2007
Low level radioactive waste policy announced
91/07
23 March 2007
Hosepipe ban rules to be updated 90/07
22 March 2007
New tunnel to give London a 21st century river Thames
89/07
21 March 2007
Miliband welcomes Budget as next steps
to low-carbon economy 88/07
20 March 2007
New Hedgerow Handbook to boost biodiversity 87/07
19 March 2007
Information bulletin:
Appointments to the National Park Authorities and the Broads Authority
86/07
19 March 2007
Defra review of Rural Payments Agency: report published
85/07
16 March 2007
UK and South Africa agree to joint working on sustainable
development and climate change 84/07
16 March 2007
No adverse health impacts from alternate weekly
collections 83/07
16 March 2007
Ban on international pigeon racing to be lifted
82/07
16 March 2007
Information bulletin: Emissions
trading - final national allocation plan published 81/07
15 March 2007
Government publishes Marine Bill White
Paper 79/07
13 March 2007
Proposals for the UK enforcement of the
EU 'REACH' chemicals regulation 78/07
13 March 2007
Information bulletin:
Pesticide Residues Committee - third quarter report 2006 77/07
13 March 2007
New Bill and strategy lay foundations for tackling
climate change - Miliband 76/07
12 March 2007
Biodiversity Minister announces new hope for migratory
birds 75/07
12 March 2007
Launch of the National Livestock Markets Roadshow
74/07
9 March 2007
Re-appointment of five Commissioners to the Sustainable
Development Commission 73/07
9 March 2007
A land fit for the future: Miliband urges radical
land use rethink 72/07
9 March 2007
Information bulletin:2005
case of H-type BSE in a cow 71/07
9 March 2007
Final H5N1 restrictions lifted 70/07
8 March 2007
Pearson launches new Declaration on Climate Change
by Trade Association Forum 69/07
7 March 2007
Information bulletin: new salmonella
control requirements 68/07
6 March 2007
Manifesto for future of European Emissions Trading
launched 66/07
5 March 2007
Cutting the carbon impacts of waste 65/07
5 March 2007
UK Government Sustainable Procurement Action Plan
64/07
5 March 2007
Information bulletin:
Consultation on changes to the Veterinary Medicines Regulations 58/07
2 March 2007
Gardiner in Japan and USA to tackle illegal timber
63/07
2 March 2007
Local authorities cut chewing gum litter by up to
72% with public awareness campaigns 62/07
1 March 2007
Business continuity research to inform food and
drink industry 61/07
1 March 2007
Update on avian influenza outbreak in Suffolk 60/07
1 March 2007
Pre-movement testing extended to younger animals
59/07
1 March 2007
Compensation for Bovine TB,BSE,Brucellosis, and
Enzootic Bovine Leukosis 57/07
February 2007
28 February 2007
Tackling the threat of invasive non-native species
56/07
28 February 2007
UK retailers sign up to cut the environmental impact
of carrier bags 54/07
27 February 2007
Defra invites views on proposed new site for GM
potato trials 55/07
27 February 2007
UK action to tighten ship recycling standards 53/07
26 February 2007
A shared vision, a shared responsibility - Miliband
52/07
26 February 2007
Levy Board UK moves a step forward with the appointment
of new board members 51/07
23 February 2007
EU Emissions Trading Scheme - surplus new entrant
reserve 50/07
22 February 2007
Householders will no longer bear responsibility
for private sewers 49/07
21 February 2007
Government Responds to Bansback Review
of National Fallen Stock Scheme and Company 48/07
16 February 2007
Kyoto anniversary: Miliband welcomes
globe agreement 47/07
16 February 2007
Avian influenza reports published 46/07
16 February 2007
Update on avian influenza outbreak in
Suffolk 45/07
13 Februay 2007
Final confirmation of Avian flu virus strain 44/07
13 February 2007
Offices and pubs may face responsibility
for clean-up of workers' litter 43/07
12 February 2007
Avian influenza outbreak - update 42/07
9 February 2007
Bird flu protection zone: free range
egg derogation signed 41/07
9 February 2007
Packaging waste recovery notes go electronic 40/07
9 February 2007
New structure for waste PFI 39/07
8 February 2007
Avian influenza outbreak update 38/07
8 February 2007
Research on the implications of managing GM crop
herbicide-tolerant weeds 37/07
3 February 2007
Additional restrictions imposed following
confirmation of Highly Pathogenic H5N1 36/07
3 February 2007
H5N1 in poultry in Suffolk confirmed
as Asian strain of avian influenza 35/07
3 February 2007
H5N1 avian influenza confirmed in poultry
34/07
2 February 2007
Avian influenza test result on poultry
33/07
2 February 2007
Information bulletin:
Public consultation on replacement farm animal welfare regulations 32/07
2 February 2007
Research findings to shape future of
new levy board 31/07
2 February 2007
Climate change film distributed to all
secondary schools 30/07
2 February 2007
Debate on climate change science is over
– international political agreement now urgently neede 29/07
1 February 2007
Information bulletin:
Compensation for Bovine TB, BSE, Brucellosis, and Enzootic Bovine Leukosis
28/07
January 2007
31 January 2007
Help save the whale, Britain urges more nations
27/07
31 January 2007
Information bulletin: Appointments
to the Zoos Forum 26/07
31 January 2007
Greenhouse gas statistic show UK on track to double
Kyoto target 25/07
31 January 2007
Statistical release:
2005 UK climate change sustainable development indicator and greenhouse
gas emissions final figures 24/07
30 January 2007
Information bulletin: Future
of the National Scrapie Plan Ram Genotyping Scheme (RGS) 23/07
30 January 2007
Water metering in areas of serious water stress
- draft proposals published for comment 22/07
29 January 2007
Options for future working relations
between the Veterinary Laboratories Agency and the Institute for Animal
Health 21/07
26 January 2007
Review of rabies prevention policies 20/07
24 January 2007
Defra announces renewal of grants to Environmental
Action Fund projects to support sustainable living 19/07
23 January 2007
Greater action needed to deliver cleaner air 16/07
23 January 2007
Defra announces second phase of key Indian climate
change adaptation project 18/07
23 January 2007
Statistical release:
Air quality indicator for sustainable development 2006 (provisional) 15/07
22 January 2007
New powers will help local authorities work together
on waste 17/07
19 January 2007
UK and Australia agree closer ties to combat illegal
timber 14/07
18 January 2007
Statistical release:
UK purchases and expenditure on food and drink and derived energy and
nutrient Intakes in 2005-06 13/07
18 January 2007
Defra statistics indicate healthier trends in food
purchases 12/07
18 January 2007
Minister welcomes lifting of hosepipe bans 10/07
18 January 2007
Standard for offsetting to deliver much needed clarity
11/07
16 January 2007
TB Advisory Group publishes report on pre-movement
testing 9/07
15 January 2007
New approach to urban flooding to be tested 8/07
15 January 2007
Advice to pregnant women during the lambing season
7/07
11 January 2007
New board members of OFWAT announced 6/07
5 January 2007
New welfare during transport rules come into force
4/07
5 January 2007
Information bulletin: Appointments
to the British Potato Council 2/07
4 January 2007
New pilots announced to push policy on
flooding and coastal erosion 3/07
3 January 2007
Miliband calls for a shared vision for
the future of farming 1/07
For earlier material see: other news releases