Environment

World's sea-ice falls to record low The world's frozen oceans keep the planet cool, but they currently have less ice than ever recorded before.
More migrant workers claim UK farm exploitation The UK government says it always takes "decisive action" where abusive practices are found on farms.
WATCH: Astronaut's view of Northern Lights from International Space Station Footage from the International Space Station as it soars above an aurora dancing over Canada.
Beginnings of Roman London discovered in office basement The discovery has been described as one of the most important pieces of Roman history in the City of London.
Avian flu spread sees 1.8 million farmed birds culled There have been 33 outbreaks so far on farms, but the risk to humans remains low, the government says.
Hunt for rare daffodils that are feared lost As daffodils burst into bloom, experts want help in finding rare treasures hiding in plain sight.
Stripey-faced fish named after warrior princess San The newly discovered fish has stripes on its face like the Studio Ghibli warrior princess.
Subsidies halved for controversial Drax power station The government has agreed a new subsidy arrangement with the controversial wood-burning Drax power station in north Yorkshire.
'Build baby build', says PM as he sets out nuclear plan The government wants to make it quicker and easier to build mini nuclear power stations in England and Wales.
Lords inquiry finds grey belt idea largely redundant The Built Environment Committee says the concept has been "eclipsed" by other planning rule changes.
Spending on flood defences set to rise to record levels The money will be spent on projects ranging from tidal barriers and flood walls to nature-based solutions.
UN monitors asteroid with a tiny chance of hitting Earth The asteroid named YR4 has a 1% chance of hitting Earth in 2032
Scenic loch becomes magnet for Scotland's plastic waste One of Scotland's biggest plastic problems, the Arrochar litter sink, sits at the head of Loch Long.
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs - Activity on GOV.UK
Guidance: Recyclability assessment methodology: how to assess your packaging waste An overview of the recyclability assessment methodology (RAM). Under extended producer responsibility for packaging, large producers must report the recyclability of some packaging materials
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs - Activity on GOV.UK
FOI release: Copies of HR policy documents including annual leave FOI2025/00955 HR policy documents
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs - Activity on GOV.UK
Guidance: Packaging data: how to create your file for extended producer responsibility How to structure your packaging data submission. It includes information about the different types of data you need to submit and the codes you need to use.
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs - Activity on GOV.UK
Accredited official statistics: Latest cattle, sheep and pig slaughter statistics Monthly UK statistics on cattle, sheep and pig slaughter and meat production.
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs - Activity on GOV.UK
Guidance: Marine and fisheries science, evaluation and advice expert list: privacy notice How Defra's Marine and Fisheries Science, Evaluation and Advice Team uses your data for its expert list.
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs - Activity on GOV.UK
Guidance: General licence for bluetongue serotype 3 (BTV-3) vaccine Use this service to report your use of the BTV-3 vaccine in England.
Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs - Activity on GOV.UK
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.

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