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Defra news releases 2006

Other years: 2005

July 2006

17 July 2006
Heatwave brings smog warnings 332/06

17 July 2006
Bradshaw calls on greyhound racing industry to investigate dog killing allegations 331/06

17 July 2006
The UK Chemicals Stakeholder Forum welcomes public sector procurement initiative 330/06

17 July 2006
Air pollution: Defra publishes consultation findings on better regulation 329/06

17 July 2006
Reduction in levels of Goverment subsidy for fallen stock collection 328/06

14 July 2006
More summer smog on the way 327/06

13 July 2006
Information Bulletin: Environment Secretary David Miliband welcomes DFID's White Paper 326/06

13 July 2006
Bradshaw calls for world action to save deep sea ecosystems 325/06

13 July 2006
Information Bulletin: Members appointed to Regional Flood Defence Committees 324/06

13 July 2006
Deadline for dry cleaning permit applications is approaching 323/06

13 July 2006
Viral Haemorrhagic Septicaemia update: further relaxation of fish movement restrictions in the Yorkshire Ouse catchment 322/06

13 July 2006
Climate change champions join Environment Minister Ian Pearson at major climate change youth summit 321/06

12 July 2006
Appointment of vice chair and commissioners to the Sustainable Development Commission 320/06

12 July 2006
Huge response to badger culling consultation - reports published 319/06

12 July 2006
Launch of Industry/Government consultation on sharing responsibilities and costs of exotic animal disease 318/06

11 July 2006
Government contracts to be placed for supply of avian influenza vaccine 317/06

11 July 2006
Information Bulletin: Appointments to the board of the Countryside Agency 316/06

11 July 2006
Information bulletin: New chairman of Inland Waterways Amenity Advisory Council appointed 315/06

11 July 2006
Information Bulletin: New Forest verderer re-appointed 314/06

7 July 2006
French trawler fined for illegal fishing in UK waters 313/06

7 July 2006
£2 million funding approved for fish market 312/06

7 July 2006
UK pioneers global cooperation to secure the future 311/06

6 July 2006
Information Bulletin: Defra launches consultation on charging for Avian Quarantine 310/06

6 July 2006
Whale and dolphin strandings down - 2004/2006 309/06

6 July 2006
2004 environmental protection expenditure by UK industry 307/06

4 July 2006
Power devolved is energy released - Miliband 306/06

4 July 2006
Defra response to OFWAT action on Thames Water 305/06

4 July 2006
Information Bulletin: Research published on the breeding structure of the British sheep industry 2003 304/06

4 July 2006
UK's largest man-made wetland created in Essex 296/06

3 July 2006
Miliband plans a partnership for prosperity and the planet 302/06

3 July 2006
Defra warns of continuing summer smog 303/06

3 July 2006
Good news for farmers - new management options added to Environmental Stewardship 301/06

2 July 2006
Miliband: long-term international framework and goal sought to combat climate change 293/06

June 2006

30 June 2006
Outbreak of bacterial kidney disease in fish 300/06

30 June 2006
Revision of Defra's current "fertiliser recommendation system" 299/06

30 June 2006
Applying for waste exemption online with the Whole Farm Approach 298/06

30 June 2006
Discharge of effluent to the English Channel at Brighton and Hove - call in request turned down 297/06

30 June 2006
Wine Standards Board merges with Food Standards Agency 295/06

30 June 2006
Compensation for Bovine TB,BSE,Brucellosis, and Enzootic Bovine Leukosis 294/06

29 June 2006
Defra wins legal challenge on cod 292/06

29 June 2006
UK announces measures to move to low carbon economy 291/06

28 June 2006
New powers to curb noise from late-night pubs and clubs 290/06

28 June 2006
Tap water results welcomed 289/06

28 June 2006
Statutory levies retained in radical restructuring of levy boards 288/06

28 June 2006
Every action counts - Miliband urges green effort from voluntary groups 287/06

27 June 2006
UK beam trawler fined for fishing in a closed area 286/06

27 June 2006
Outbreak of koi herpesvirus (KHV) disease 285/06

27 June 2006
No national compulsory water metering plans says Pearson 284/06

27 June 2006
Public urged to remain vigilant to hazards of pesticide poisoning 283/06

27 June 2006
Enforcement action taken against a horticultural retailer for illegal sale, supply and advertisement of unapproved pesticides 282/06

26 June 2006
Viral Haemorrhagic Septicaemia update: first round negative tests and partial relaxation of movement restrictions 281/06

26 June 2006
Home-Grown Cereals Authority appointments 280/06

26 June 2006
Annual cereals and oilseed levy rates 2006 279/06

22 June 2006
School fruit and vegetable scheme: spring term results of pesticide residues testing 278/06

22 June 2006
Pesticide Residues Committee - fourth quarter report 2005 277/06

22 June 2006
Pesticide Forum 2005 Annual Report 276/06

22 June 2006
Defra-funded review is published on the biological containment of GM crops 275/06

21 June 2006
Face-to-face meat and fish trade given go ahead at New Covent Garden Market 274/06

21 June 2006
Retailers summit: government to encourage retailers to cut greenhouse gas emissions from consumer electrical goods 273/06

20 June 2006
New trustees for Royal Botanic Gardens Kew 272/06

20 June 2006
Water supply in the long term - Water Saving Group outlines progress on action plan 271/06

20 June 2006
Modernised sea Fisheries Committees to deliver improved inshore fisheries management in the future 270/06

20 June 2006
Laboratory strategy programme: next steps marine scientists heading for a new home in Suffolk 269/06

19 June 2006
Viral haemorrhagic septicaemia update - virus detected in grayling sample 268/06

19 June 2006
Outbreak of kidney disease in fish 267/06

18 June 2006
Encouraging signs for UK's threatened biodiversity 266/06

16 June 2006
Rural Affairs Minister Barry Gardiner attends international climate change talks in South Africa 265/06

16 June 2006
Government opens new front in climate campaign: climate challenge fund winners announced 264/06

15 June 2006
£40 million to help Cheshire slash landfill waste 263/06

14 June 2006
UK welcomes European salmonella survey 262/06

14 June 2006
Farm Animal Welfare Council report on welfare labelling 261/06

13 June 2006
Information Bulletin: Chairs appointed to Regional Flood Defence Committees 260/06

13 June 2006
Air quality monitoring - UK equipment study published 259/06

12 June 2006
Government signals a step-change on environmentally sustainable behaviour 258/06

9 June 2006
Defra warns of first "summer smog" of 2006 257/06

8 June 2006
Consultation launched on amending the welfare of animals (slaughter or killing) regulations 1995 256/06

8 June 2006
Precautionary powers in place to stop the spread of Viral Haemorrhagic Septicaemia 255/06

8 June 2006
Elliot Morley new role on Gleneagles climate change dialogue 254/06

8 June 2006
Workers have the power to help save the environment 253/06

7 June 2006
Non-sector catch limits for June 2006 in the north sea (area IV), west of scotland (area VI) and area VII 252/06

7 June 2006
Defra announces review to assure legal and sustainable timber procurement 251/06

6 June 2006
Defra publishes research on potential impact of CAP reform on tenant farmers 250/06

2 June 2006
British-Irish Council Summit: Environment Ministers agree to improve links on climate change impacts and adaptation 249/06

2 June 2006
Household numbers on fuel poverty remain steady despite rise in fuel prices 248/06

1 June 2006
Outbreak of Viral Haemorrhagic Septicaemia 247/06

1 June 2006
Government agrees to extend funding for National Fallen Stock Scheme 246/06

1 June 2006
Statement on water meeting 245/06

1 June 2006
Compensation for Bovine TB, BSE, Brucellosis, and Enzootic Bovine Leukosis 244/06

May 2006

30 May 2006
Ian Pearson sets out joint approach with legislators for tackling climate change 243/06

30 May 2006
Notifiable fish disease confirmed on a trout farm in Yorkshire 242/06

30 May 2006
New regulations to protect wildlife come into force 241/06

29 May 2006
Wild boar consultation analysis of responses published 239/06

27 May 2006
UK urges UN to strengthen the conservation and management of global fish stocks 240/06

25 May 2006
Seven key successes and several key challenges in Defra's departmental report 238/06

25 May 2006
UK announces funding for international tiger symposium 237/06

25 May 2006
Southern water and mid Kent water drought orders granted 236/06

25 May 2006
Youth Hostels win first green awards 235/06

25 May 2006
Content of UK family shopping baskets revealed 234/06

24 May 2006
Government responds to Royal Commission report on Marine Environment 233/06

24 May 2006
Crackdown on illegal fishing - international community meet in New York 232/06

24 May 2006
Climate change and biodiversity in Europe 231/06

23 May 2006
Pioneering "lab on a chip" to test for multiple viruses 230/06

23 May 2006
Outdoors for all? action needed to bring benefits of countryside and green spaces to everyone 225/06

22 May 2006
European fisheries agreement with Morocco 229/06

22 May 2006
Gardiner announces £84,000 in biodiversity grants 228/06

22 May 2006
Advisory Committee on Packaging seeks new member 227/06

22 May 2006
Minister challenges people to "do their bit for biodiversity" 226/06

19 May 2006
Information Bulletin: British Wool Marketing Board re-appointments 224/06

17 May 2006
Government welcomes report on affordable rural housing 223/06

17 May 2006
Fishermen to get funds for life saving kit 220/06

16 May 2006
French Trawler fined £20,000 for illegal fishing in UK waters 222/06

16 May 2006
One thousand Organic Entry Level Stewardship applications received 221/06

15 May 2006
UK fishing vessel ordered to pay £16,645 for illegal fishing 219/06

15 May 2006
Fishing vessels convicted of illegal fishing in UK waters 218/06

15 May 2006
Chief Veterinary Officer's 2005 annual report published 217/06

15 May 2006
Sutton & East Surrey drought order granted 216/06

15 May 2006
Extra help for poorest performers as recycling targets are increased 214/06

15 May 2006
Emissions trading scheme: EU publishes first year results 215/06

12 May 2006
Gardiner launches forestry review 212/06

12 May 2006
French trawler fined for illegal fishing in UK waters 211/06

12 May 2006
Miliband calls for contract for climate change 210/06

11 May 2006
Defra's £400,000 for fisheries science projects 209/06

11 May 2006
Nine young climate change champions for England unveiled 206/06

10 May 2006
Russian fires affecting UK air quality208/06

10 May 2006
Campaigns to reduce gum litter get under way 207/06

10 May 2006
Naval fisheries protection vessel visits London 205/06

9 May 2006
Launch of the "Avoiding Dangerous Climate Change" book in the US 204/06

9 May 2006
Dutch fishing vessel ordered to pay £14,000 for illegal fishing in UK waters 203/06

9 May 2006
Buncefield air quality findings published 202/06

9 May 2006
Defra responds to independent review on BSE controls 201/06

9 May 2006
Gardiner: migrant workers bring real benefits and challenges to rural communities 200/06

8 May 2006
Habitats Directive consultation launched 199/06

8 May 2006
Defra consults on new welfare of animals during transport rules 198/06

8 May 2006
Information bulletin: Moving towards the future of rural funding - public consultation ends in two weeks 197/06

5 May 2006
David Miliband appointed Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs 196/06

5 May 2006
Minister acts to remove threat of penalties from farmers 195/06

5 May 2006
Minister approves application for exchange of common land 194/06

5 May 2006
New appointments to the Seafish Industry Authority Board 193/06

4 May 2006
Additional help for rural stress organisations 192/06

3 May 2006
British beef back on the international menu 191/06

2 May 2006
Marine Fisheries Agency's first appearance at fish festival 190/06

2 May 2006
Buyers have the power - business, government and consumers share responsibility: Margaret Beckett 189/06

1 May 2006
New rights of way legislation comes into force 186/06

April 2006

29 April 2006
Test results positive for avian influenza in two more poultry farms in Norfolk 188/06

28 April 2006
Confirmation of type of avian influenza in chickens: Dereham, Norfolk 187/06

28 April 2006
Compensation for Bovine TB, BSE, Brucellosis and Enzootic Bovine Leukosis 185/06

28 April 2006
Information bulletin: Company pleads guilty to sale of unauthorised veterinary medicines 184/06

27 April 2006
Getting the best out of biomass 183/06

26 April 2006
Avian influenza test result on dead chickens 182/06

26 April 2006
Belgian trawler fined for illegal fishing 181/06

26 April 2006
Minister announces new appointment to the Joint Nature Conservation Committee 180/06

26 April 2006
Jim Knight announces Natural England Board 179/06

26 April 2006
From the farm gate to the plate: Margaret Beckett sets out goals for a sustainable food industry 176/06

26 April 2006
Cutting energy bills: trial of innovative 'smart meters' starts 178/06

25 April 2006
French trawler fined for illegal fishing 177/06

25 April 2006
Appointments to SEAC announced 175/06

24 April 2006
Statistical release: Air quality indicator for sustainable development 2005 (final figures) 174/06

24 April 2006
Minister praises local charity helping people get active 173/06

24 April 2006
Get active in our urban woodlands, says Minister 172/06

24 April 2006
'Securing the regions' futures - strengthening delivery of sustainable development in the English Regions 171/06

20 April 2006
Chief Drinking Water Inspector appointed 170/06

20 April 2006
United Kingdom reiterates its opposition to commercial whaling 169/06

19 April 2006
Government responds to independent enquiry into quarantine system 168/06

12 April 2006
Bovine TB: pre-movement testing of cattle - Government to pay for pre-movement tests until 30 June 2006 167/06

12 April 2006
Steps to reduce stink from sewage works 166/06

11 April 2006
Statement by the UK CVOs on the swan DNA result 165/06

10 April 2006
New guidance will protect and promote Local Sites 164/06

7 April 2006
Fine imposed for illegally selling unapproved pesticides 163/06

6 April 2006
H5N1 avian flu confirmed in dead wild bird in Scotland 162/06

6 April 2006
£3.1 Million extra funding for National Parks and Broads 161/06

6 April 2006
New powers to clean neighbourhoods come into force 159/06

5 April 2006
Avian flu tests on dead wild bird in Scotland 160/06

5 April 2006
Improved air quality can extend life expectancy 158/06

5 April 2006
Consultation on the consolidation of cattle identification regulations 157/06

4 April 2006
Dutch trawler ordered to pay £20K for illegal fishing in UK waters 156/06

3 April 2006
Go green: travellers urged to consider the environment 155/06

3 April 2006
Combating climate change in urban areas 154/06

March 2006

31 March 2006
Beckett announces Natural England Deputy Chair 153/06

31 March 2006
Compensation for Bovine TB, BSE, Brucellosis, and Enzootic Bovine Leukosis 152/06

31 March 2006
Amendments to agricultural tenancy legislation 151/06

31 March 2006
New controls on agricultural waste 150/06

31 March 2006
Experts invited to share their knowledge of nanotechnology 149/06

30 March 2006
Joint statement from Sustainable Farming and Food Minister Lord Bach and the British Bankers’ Association 148/06

30 March 2006
Value of UK's Darwin Initiative highlighted on world stage 147/06

30 March 2006
Royal assent for Natural Environment and Rural Communities Bill 146/06

30 March 2006
PEFC Forest Certification Scheme still on probation as checks reveal outstanding issues 144/06

30 March 2006
Consultation opens on UK ship recycling strategy 143/06

30 March 2006
Agriculture in the United Kingdom 2005 is published 142/06

30 March 2006
Councils urged to clean up their act with new powers 141/06

30 March 2006
New pollution fees and charges extension of risk-based approach to charging 2006-07 140/06

30 March 2006
Provisional greenhouse gas emissions figures for 2005 released today 139/06

30 March 2006
Provisional 2005 UK climate change sustainable develoment indicator and 2004 air pollutant emissions final figures 138/06

29 March 2006
Defra helps UN raise awareness of avian flu in Africa 137/06

29 March 2006
Farmers invited to take the whole farm approach 136/06

29 March 2006
Sea views - marine bill consultation 135/06

28 March 2006
Extended plans for improved water efficiency in housing 134/06

28 March 2006
International agreement joins forces in conservation efforts 133/06

28 March 2006
Business must work in partnership to protect natural resources 132/06

28 March 2006
Board members of new Water Services Regulation Authority announced 131/06

28 March 2006
New climate change programme sets out UK agenda for action domestically and internationally 130/06

27 March 2006
World Governments must make conservation a priority: Knight 129/06

27 March 2006
Bradshaw warns: action needed on business waste 128/06

25 March 2006
UK commits £8.3m to biodiversity projects around the world: Knight in Brazil to see impact first-hand 127/06

24 March 2006
New figures show less waste being sent to landfill 126/06

24 March 2006
Statistical release: Municipal waste management statistics 2004/05 125/06

23 March 2006
Investing in public services to protect the environment 124/06

23 March 2006
Government publishes strategy for the sustainable use of pesticides 123/06

22 March 2006
Beckett backs Budget to tackle climate change 122/06

22 March 2006
Defra seeks pilot sites for integrated urban drainage projects 121/06

22 March 2006
Bovine TB: pre-movement testing of cattle starts on 27 March 120/06

22 March 2006
It's time for action: Minister tells the National Equine Forum 119/06

21 March 2006
Defra to develop farm plastics scheme 118/06

20 March 2006
First Regional Fisheries Manager appointed for South West 117/06

20 March 2006
Optimism for woodland and farmland birds as some species increase 116/06

20 March 2006
Woodland bird survey reveals the loneliness of long-distance migrants and good news for tits 115/06

20 March 2006
Great Fen Project "one of the most important in the east 114/06

17 March 2006
Information bulletin: Appointments to the National Park Authorities and the Broads Authority 113/06

17 March 2006
New reports highlight need to consider environmental impacts of changes to farming practices 112/06

17 March 2006
Government scientific advisors call for more balanced approach to regulating new farming practices (Issued by Defra press office on behalf of ACRE) 111/06

16 March 2006
Ministerial statement: Margaret Beckett statement on the Single Payment Scheme

16 March 2006
Statistical release: Wild bird indicators for the English regions: 1994 – 2004

15 March 2006
Extension of appointments to the Horticultural Development Council 109/06

14 March 2006
Living with a changing coastline - Government sets out priorities for the future 108/06

13 March 2006
Action on gangmasters will protect workers 107/06

13 March 2006
Jim Knight announces £3.8 million to save rare species 106/06

13 March 2006
British Gas extends council tax rebate programme to nearly 1 million homes 105/06

10 March 2006
School fruit and vegetable scheme: Autumn results of pesticide residues testing 104/06

10 March 2006
Pesticide Residues Committee - third quarter report 2005 103/06

10 March 2006
Dutch trawler convicted of illegal fishing 102/06

10 March 2006
Outcome of plant health consultation exercise 101/06

8 March 2006
Elliot Morley urges action over wasted water 100/06

8 March 2006
Europe votes to end beef ban 99/06

8 March 2006
Plan to ban performing wild animals in travelling circuses 98/06

7 March 2006
Launch of UK-Brazil Working Group on Climate Change and signing of high-level dialouge on sustainable development 97/06

7 March 2006
EU Commissioner visits Fleetwood fisheries 96/06

6 March 2006
Information bulletin: Data sought from Emissions Trading Scheme members to help pave the way for phase two of the EU ETS 95/06

6 March 2006
Appointment of five new members to the Advisory Committee on Hazardous Substances 94/06

3 March 2006
Packaging waste data set to improve 93/06

3 March 2006
Global crackdown against freeloading fishing pirates - Bradshaw 92/06

2 March 2006
New campaigns to reduce gum litter 91/06

2 March 2006
England's butterflies "increasingly at risk" 90/06

1 March 2006
Delivering a sustainable water supply: government gives company wider powers to meter 89/06

1 March 2006
Compensation for Bovine TB, BSE, Brucellosis, and Enzootic Bovine Leukosis 88/06

1 March 2006
Guernsey receives first Ramsar designation 87/06

February 2006

28 February 2006
Jim Knight announces £250,000 for National Wildlife Crime Unit 86/06

28 February 2006
New taskforce formed to help companies move to greener practices 85/06

28 February 2006
Solid low level radioactive waste: consultation on its long term management 84/06

27 February 2006
Air quality experts announce new air quality guidelines for halogens and hydrogen halides 83/06

27 February 2006
A fine mess: 40% of fines for littering remain unpaid 82/06

27 February 2006
"The country needs a thriving and profitable farming industry" - Beckett 81/06

24 February 2006
UK signs European Landscape Convention 80/06

22 February 2006
Diversity of life on earth preserved through Defra-funded projects 78/06

21 February 2006
Four areas chosen for coastal access study 77/06

20 February 2006
Environmental permit review to slash red tape 75/06

17 February 2006
Avian influenza – wild duck death in France: Defra acts 76/06

16 February 2006
Start date for pre-movement testing of cattle for bovine TB delayed to give farmers and vets more time to prepare 74/06

16 February 2006
National reserve scaleback confirmed at 4.2% 73/06

16 February 2006
Legal and sustainable timber - Minister invites views on assessment of evidence 72/06

16 February 2006
Better regulation: Defra launches consultation 71/06

16 February 2006
Moving to a low carbon world - UK and Japan sign joint research project 70/06

14 February 2006
Big response to bass consultation 69/06

14 February 2006
Major consultation opens on Government’s strategy for waste 68/06

14 February 2006
Major consultation opens on Government’s strategy for waste 67/06

14 February 2006
Major consultation opens on Government’s strategy for waste 66/06

13 February 2006
Information bulletin: Decision on proposed South Downs National Park postponed 65/06

13 February 2006
Information bulletin: Government consults on avian flu measures 64/06

13 February 2006
New code of practice for using pesticides 63/06

10 February 2006
Have your say on the future of seafish 62/06

9 February 2006
Artificial breeding control: repayments for certain services 61/06

9 February 2006
Fixed penalties for fisheries offences - consultation 57/06

8 February 2006
Fee rises for marine licences - Defra consults 60/06

8 February 2006
Food procurement workshops coming to the regions 59/06

8 February 2006
Environmental Stewardship payments begin - £47m in first year 58/06

7 February 2006
Information bulletin: Ben Bradshaw announces an independent review of livestock movement rules 56/06

7 February 2006
Medical Chief welcomes rural health information guide 55/06

6 February 2006
UK and India agree urgent action to save tigers from extinction 54/06

5 February 2006
Knight commends Indian villagers saving tigers and climate 51/06

4 February 2006
Governments, NGOs and scientists unite to save vultures from extinction 52/06

3 February 2006
Chair of New Water Services Regulation Authority announced 53/06

3 February 2006
Chair of Air Quality Expert Group reappointed 50/06

3 February 2006
Government urges greener digital tv services 49/06

3 February 2006
Saving people from poverty is key to saving rare species - Jim Knight 46/06

2 February 2006
Drought in the south east – Minister urges ‘use water sensibly now’ 48/06

2 February 2006
Rural Development Service paves the way for new rural funding schemes 47/06

2 February 2006
UK joins US to lead world fight against wildlife crime 45/06

2 February 2006
More pollution guidance to help local authorities 44/06

1 February 2006
UK boost to India's wildlife crime fight 43/06

1 February 2006
Compensation for Bovine TB, Brucellosis, and Enzootic Bovine Leukosis 42/06

1 February 2006
New & fairer cattle compensation tables come into force 41/06

January 2006

31 January 2006
Regulatory changes for 2006 40/06

31 January 2006
BSE & Offspring cull compensation 39/06

31 January 2006
Maintaining a sustainable water supply - government consults on plans for water resource management 38/06

31 January 2006
Full CAP payments to farmers will begin in February 37/06

30 January 2006
How much climate change can we take? - Defra launches new book 36/06

30 January 2006
Discharge of effluent to Atlantic - inquiry to be held 35/06

30 January 2006
'Greening the north west': Environment Minister visits top projects 34/06

26 January 2006
Climate Change - agriculture must play its part: Lord Bach 33/06

26 January 2006
Tomorrow's climate, today's challenge 32/06

26 January 2006
Environment Secretary challenges local authorities to use new powers to improve local environment 31/06

25 January 2006
Bradshaw challenges world to improve its ocean management 30/06

24 January 2006
Defra announce renewal of grants to support sustainable living 29/06

24 January 2006
Morley: “Businesses should report on their environmental impacts” 28/06

23 January 2006
Greenhouse gas emissions figures released today 27/06

23 January 2006
New online coastal atlas improves UK's readiness for maritime management 26/06

23 January 2006
Statistical release: 2004 UK climate change sustainable development indicator and greenhouse gas emissions final figures 25/06

23 January 2006
Figures show St Edmundsbury recycles half of its waste 24/06

22 January 2006
Jim Knight unveils plan to control grey squirrels 22/06

19 January 2006
Radioactive waste inventory published 23/06

19 January 2006
Defra publishes advice on management of byways and rights of way 21/06

19 January 2006
Air quality improvements kept up, 2005 estimates show 20/06

19 January 2006
Statistical release: Air quality indicator for sustainable development 2005 (provisional) 19/06

18 January 2006
Tackling London's sewage overflows - working group examines the options 18/06

17 January 2006
Environment Secretary visits award-winning Sussex vineyards 17/06

17 January 2006
UK in diplomatic protest over Japanese scientific whaling 16/06

17 January 2006
Improving water and sanitation for communities in Africa – UK partnership is delivering results 15/06

17 January 2006
Packaging conference: longer term outlook needed to hit 2008 targets 14/06

13 January 2006
Woodland managers plan for climate change 13/06

12 January 2006
School milk scheme to stay says Lord Bach 12/06

12 January 2006
Chief executive of Natural England appointed 11/06

10 January 2006
Biggest animal welfare reform for a century - Beckett 10/06

9 January 2006
New voluntary scheme to increase fertiliser safety 09/06

9 January 2006
Appointment of Business Commissioner to the Sustainable Development Commission 08/06

6 January 2006
Minister encourages comments on scheme to promote environmentally-sound forest management 07/06

6 January 2006
Time running out to register poultry 06/06

6 January 2006
Chief Scientist shares his Antarctic visit online 05/06

5 January 2006
Further support to help local authorities manage waste 04/06

5 January 2006
Membership changes to the Advisory Committee on Pesticides 03/06

4 January 2006
BSE & offspring cull compensation 02/06

3 January 2006
Brucellosis compensation 01/06

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