Policy paper: Defra’s small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) action plan: 2025 to 2026

Defra is backing your business by making it easier for small businesses to access public sector supply chains, removing unnecessary burdens and costs.




Licence conditions for primate keepers (Schedule 1)

Guidance for local authorities on licence conditions and keepers’ responsibilities for privately kept primates.




Reforming the packing waste recycling note (PRN) system

Tell us what you think about possible reforms to the PRN system, which is used by producers to comply with their recycling obligations.




Accredited official statistics: Agricultural Price Index (data to January 2026)

Indices of prices received by producers for agricultural outputs and prices paid for agricultural inputs by producers.




Expanding the role of the private sector in nature recovery

We’re seeking evidence and insights on how to support and incentivise private sector investment in nature recovery.