Correspondence: Plastic pollution treaty: business roundtable statement
A statement of ambition on upcoming plastic pollution treaty negotiations signed by leading businesses and financial institutions. read more
Energy & Environment
Press release: First case of Avian influenza confirmed in poultry in England this Autumn
First case confirmed since declaration of zonal freedom in February 2024. Risk levels increased and all bird keepers urged to take action to protect their birds and report signs of disease. The risk to the general public’s health from the virus is very… read more
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. read more
Accredited official statistics: Latest UK egg statistics
Quarterly UK statistics about eggs. read more
Policy paper: Northern Ireland pet travel scheme
A new scheme for people taking their pet dog (or assistance dog), cat or ferret from Great Britain to Northern Ireland will be launched on 4 June 2025. read more