Press release: New bathing water status in the Isle of Wight and Oxford

Part of the Wolvercote Mill Stream at Port Meadow, Oxford, and the East Cowes Esplanade on the Isle of Wight will be added to the list of bathing waters.



Press release: Exit scheme opens to support farmers who wish to leave the industry and create opportunities for new entrants

Government opens application window for the Lump Sum Exit Scheme to facilitate a voluntary planned exit from the industry.



Consultation outcome: Bathing waters: designation of East Cowes Esplanade

Seeking views on proposals to designate East Cowes Esplanade as a bathing water.



Consultation outcome: Bathing waters: designation of Wolvercote Mill Stream

Seeking views on proposals to designate Wolvercote Mill Stream as a bathing water.



News story: Ministers appoint new Trustees to Kew board

Steve Almond, Kate Priestman and John Scanlon have all been appointed as Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.