Press release: Taskforce launched to investigate reported rise in pet thefts
Taskforce will investigate and draw up action to tackle these crimes. read more
Energy & Environment
Guidance: Great crested newts: district level licensing schemes
Apply to join a district level licensing scheme to manage great crested newt (GCN) populations if you are developing land in certain parts of England. read more
Transparency data: Defra: senior officials’ business expenses and hospitality, October to December 2020.
Data on senior officials’ business expenses and hospitality, and the permanent secretary’s meetings with external organisations. read more
Guidance: Businesses approved to export to the EU
Use the lists to check your business in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) or one of the Crown Dependencies (Jersey, Guernsey and Isle of Man) is approved to export to the EU, and find out what your TRACES number is. read more
Flood defence work starting across York
The Environment Agency has reached another major milestone in the development of York Flood Alleviation Scheme as construction starts in four areas of the city. read more