Defra UK

We were thrilled to welcome His Majesty The King to open the new Seven Sisters National Nature Reserve, part of The King’s series, and launch the King Charles III England Coast Path today. 🌊 These both stand as enduring commitments to protecting nature and public access.

It has been a landmark few weeks at DEFRA. From farmers to communities at risk of flooding, and those blighted by waste crime, we will continue to deliver for those who need it most.

The Floods Resilience Taskforce brings together experts and decision-makers from across industry to help bolster community resilience and strengthen preparedness for flooding. Ahead of the meeting we asked members for their top tips on how to prepare for flooding 🔽

Today I launched England’s Land Use Framework, providing a clear blueprint for making best use of the land we have. It will help: 🏡Build new homes 🌾Guarantee food security ⚡Deliver clean energy 🌳Restore nature Creating a prosperous future for generations to come.

Land is our most fundamental national asset. Now there’s a plan to use it smarter - for food, homes, nature and clean energy. 🌾 Find out about the Land Use Framework: gov.uk/government/new… #UKGrowth #LandUse

Meningitis symptoms can develop quickly, so it’s important to act immediately if you spot them. More info ➡️ nhs.uk/conditions/men…

Protect livestock. Walk dogs responsibly. 🐕 The new livestock worrying law is now in force across England and Wales, giving police stronger powers to investigate and respond to incidents where dogs chase or attack farm animals. Find out more below gov.uk/government/new…

We’re investing £1.4bn over the next year to protect homes, businesses and vital infrastructure from flooding. Across the country, over 600 schemes will receive a share of this investment to help us continue building the nation’s flood resilience. gov.uk/government/new…

Fly-tipping is a serious offence, so we’re ensuring the punishment fits the crime. Under new proposals, repeat offenders could see points added to their driving licence, and risk losing it for good if they continue to break the law. See what else waste criminals should expect👇

Your food scraps have power.⚡ This Food Waste Action Week, recycle your leftovers and help turn waste into clean energy. @MaryCreagh_ explains just how useful your food waste caddy can be 👇

What’s your favourite beef dish? 🥩 We asked Americans what they think of British beef – and who they’d share a meal with. 👀 Thanks to last year’s trade deal, the UK’s first beef shipment has arrived in the US – part of a quota worth up to £70m a year for our farmers.

We're streamlining regulation to speed up infrastructure projects without weakening environmental protections. @EnvAgency will be a single point of contact on East West Rail, helping to unlock £6.7bn in growth and support 100,000 new homes. More: gov.uk/government/new…

Have your say now: consult.defra.gov.uk/eudp-evidence-…

We are launching a Call for Information to hear directly from businesses about what you need to support implementation requirements. This will shape the practical guidance and support we provide, so businesses of all sizes are ready for the changes from day one.

Trade with the EU is going to get easier under our new agreement: ✅ Cutting costs ✅ Fewer border checks ✅ Reducing paperwork for UK businesses Here's what members of @CBItweets had to say. Now you can start getting your business ready, find out more: gov.uk/government/new…

Vulnerable households are particularly affected by cost-of-living pressures, including water bills. Our reforms to WaterSure will make sure support reaches those who need it most, with up to 300,000 households set to benefit from substantial help with their bills.

Today is the start of Food Waste Action Week 2026, the UK’s flagship annual food waste reduction event, delivered by Love Food Hate Waste. Our latest survey data shows that almost two thirds of people in the UK agree that some food waste at home is inevitable and that there’s little they can do to avoid it. Love Food Hate Waste is determined to change this perception, and Food Waste Action Week is setting the nation a five-day challenge to take food waste off the menu and enjoy the unexpected benefits of making the most of the food you buy. This year, the campaign will coincide with the roll out of Simpler Recycling in England. From 31st March, approximately 4 in 5 homes in England will be able to have food waste collected on a weekly basis and recycled into organic material, to help produce electricity and biomethane gas. To get involved, download our new assets here: bit.ly/4rKJPao By using our precious resources more intelligently we can create a world with higher standards of living — tackling climate change, protecting nature, and reducing inequality. #FWAW #LFHW #CircularLiving #FoodWaste #HouseholdFoodWaste #FoodLossAndWaste #HFW #LocalAuthorities #Councils #GetInvolved

This week I've led my first agri-food trade mission to the United States - the biggest and most valuable beef market in the world ⬇️

We’re celebrating a first for a UK Department of State - all of our ministers are women. And they’re taking action: from launching a new Animal Welfare Strategy to publishing a Water White Paper to clean up our rivers and restore public trust. #IWD2026

Our world class British beef has landed in the US. I joined @NFUtweets and Foyle Food Group in Washington to discuss what the new beef quota means in practice. ⬇️