We promised to ban bonuses for polluting water bosses. Promise delivered ✅ The #WaterAct is now law. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eXwcEh33
About us
The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) is the UK government department responsible for policy and regulations on environmental, food and rural issues. We are responsible for policy and regulations on: - the natural environment, biodiversity, plants and animals - sustainable development and the green economy - food, farming and fisheries - animal health and welfare - environmental protection and pollution control - rural communities and issues Although we only work directly in England, we work closely with the devolved administrations in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, and we generally lead on negotiations in the EU and internationally. Read more about the Department, including key facts and figures, our priorities and objectives on our website.
- Website
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https://www.gov.uk/defra
External link for Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 10,001+ employees
- Headquarters
- London
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 2001
Locations
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Primary
Nobel House
17 Smith Square
London, SW1P 3JR, GB
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Deanery Road
Bristol, Bristol BS1 5AH, GB
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Peasholme Green
York, York YO1 7PX, GB
Employees at Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Updates
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Today at #NFU25 Secretary of State, Steve Reed, announced the government's reform package to boost profits for farmers. Read the full speech 🔽 https://lnkd.in/gdQYuxdw
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BREAKING: Government announces a raft of new policies to boost profits for farmers. https://lnkd.in/g5Tc4Npb
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Nobody wants to see good food go to waste. We are investing £15 million to support farmers to get fresh produce the people who need it most. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ewj-BHhB
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The law on recycling is changing – is your workplace ready? From 31 March 2025, many businesses and non-domestic premises must legally separate recycling and food waste from black bin waste. Find out what your workplace needs to do: https://lnkd.in/gSgMDvXN #SimplerRecycling
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The Government is investing a record £2.65 billion into our flood defences. Saving lives and livelihoods. In every region of the country. https://lnkd.in/esabrbAa
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“We can all chip in to help clean up our communities”. The new deposit return scheme is a step forward in ending the throwaway society. It will help clean up our streets and protect our wildlife. Find out more in our latest blog: https://lnkd.in/eyQFcAXD
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Today we launch a national conversation on land use in England. Have your say: https://lnkd.in/e7k5jQfF