Policy paper: Water (Special Measures) Bill: policy statement

Sets out the details of the provisions in the Water (Special Measures) Bill and how they are intended to apply.




Accredited official statistics: Historical national statistics notices on milk utilisation by dairies, 2024

Previously published copies of the monthly National Statistics publication on the volume of milk used by dairies.




Guidance: The Blue Belt Programme

The Blue Belt Programme supports the UK Overseas Territories with the protection and sustainable management of their marine environments.




Statistics: 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.




Press release: Landmark legislation to crack down on bosses for polluting water

Introduction of major new legislation for the water sector will deliver the most significant increase in enforcement powers in a decade