Press release: Far-reaching ban on single-use plastics in England
A range of polluting single-use plastics will be banned from October 2023 following the Government’s consultation read more
DEFRA
Consultation outcome: Single-use plastic: banning the supply of commonly littered single-use plastic items
Defra wants your views on a plan to ban the supply of single-use plastic items and polystyrene food and drink containers. read more
Consultation outcome: Commonly littered single-use plastic items: call for evidence
Defra is asking for evidence to help determine future single-use plastic policy. read more
News story: Bird flu (avian influenza): latest situation in England
Find out about the latest bird flu situation in England and guidance for bird keepers and the public. read more
Policy paper: Communiqués from the Inter Ministerial Group for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
A note of the meetings held by the Inter Ministerial Group for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. read more