News story: Avian influenza (bird flu): Latest situation
New housing measures will come into force in England, Scotland and Wales on 14 December. read more
Energy & Environment
Grimsby and Cleethorpes flood sirens to be decommissioned
The Environment Agency’s modern and free Flood Warning Service has proved so effective that sirens in Grimsby and Cleethorpes are to be decommissioned. read more
Corporate information: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs – Statistics at Defra
We publish national and official statistics relating to the environment, rural communities, food, farming and biosecurity. read more
Detailed guide: Fresh fruit and vegetable marketing standards from 1 January 2021
Advice for fruit and vegetable importers, packers, distributors and retailers on the changes to the marketing standards from 1 January 2021. read more
Press release: 125,000 seabirds to benefit from expansion of protected site
Expansion of Solway Firth site boosts England’s network of Marine Protected Areas read more