News story: Bottom towed fishing gear prohibited over reef habitats in 13 marine protected areas

The recovery of rare, threatened and important habitats and species in English waters is another step closer from today (Friday 22 March 2024).




News story: Bird flu (avian influenza): latest situation in England

Find out about the latest bird flu situation in England and guidance for bird keepers and the public.




Guidance: Materials facilities: waste sampling and reporting from October 2024

From 1 October 2024, more materials facilities will need to sample and report their waste. Sampling and reporting will be more detailed and more frequent under the amended regulations.




Guidance: Materials facilities: developing a suitable sampling methodology

Guidance on sampling methods and methodologies for materials facility operators, including information about sampling areas, equipment, schedules and compliance




Transparency data: Defra: ministerial gifts, hospitality, travel and meetings, October to December 2023

Data on gifts that ministers gave and received, their external meetings and any overseas travel.