The Farming and Countryside Programme
Published on:The Farming and Countryside Programme aims to reform English farming. The stakes are high for food production, farm viability and the environment.
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Regulation in the water sector
Spring 2025We will examine the effectiveness of regulatory frameworks in incentivising investment in the water sector and achieving the outcomes set for the sector.
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The UK border: Implementing an effective trade border
Published on:Government has repeatedly changed its plans for introducing full import controls following the UK’s exit from the European Union (EU).
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Implementing statutory biodiversity net gain
Published on:There are risks to the long-term effectiveness of a new policy to make sure developers protect or improve biodiversity
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Resilience to flooding
Published on:We look at the government’s long-term ambition “to create a nation more resilient to future flood and coastal erosion risk” and, in the more immediate term, whether Defra and EA are delivering value for money after two years of the capital programme.
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The government’s resources and waste reforms for England
Published on:Our report assesses government’s progress in tackling unnecessary waste, and concludes it lacks effective long-term plans.
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Waste management: data visualisation
Published on:Interactive map showing local authority spend on waste, recycling rates and waste management sites in England.
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Regulating to achieve environmental outcomes
Published on:This report examines how regulation is contributing towards the delivery of government’s environmental objectives.
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Fit for purpose? Modernising government’s outdated digital services
Published on:This opinion piece looks at the issues raised by the NAO’s recent report on how Defra is gradually modernising it’s digital services.
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Modernising Defra’s ageing digital services
Published on:This report examines whether Defra has a full understanding of its legacy challenges, including cyber security risks, and if its plans to address the problem are realistic, achievable and aligned to future needs.
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Government’s role in ensuring food security
Published on:This briefing is designed to support the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee’s (the Committee’s) inquiry into food security.
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The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs annual report and accounts 2021-22
Published on:Gareth Davies, the C&AG of the NAO, has reported on the 2021-22 accounts of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
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Tackling local breaches of air quality
Published on:This report examines government’s progress in tackling local breaches of NO2 limits and its performance on air quality more broadly.
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Improving the UK’s science capability for managing animal diseases
Published on:This report examines whether Defra is well placed to redevelop the UK’s primary site for managing threats from animal diseases.
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Investigation into government’s actions to combat waste crime in England
Published on:This investigation assesses government’s oversight of the waste industry and what action is taken to address illegal activity.
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Planting Trees in England
Published on:This report evaluates whether Defra’s management of new tree-planting schemes is likely to achieve value for money.
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Planting Trees in England
Published on:This report evaluates whether Defra’s management of new tree-planting schemes is likely to achieve value for money.
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Briefing for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee: Climate change adaptation
Published on:This is a briefing for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee.
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The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs annual report and accounts 2020-2021
Published on:Gareth Davies, the C&AG of the NAO, has reported on the 2020-21 accounts of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
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The UK border: Post UK-EU transition period
Published on:This report examines the government’s progress in managing the border and implementing the Northern Ireland Protocol since the end of the transition period.