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Saturday 24 October 2026 · London closed
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Every Financial News story tagged Defra, newest first.
Suffolk County Council seeks £20M from Defra post-'catastrophic' Storm Babet.The county experienced unprecedented flooding with 100mm rainfall in 24 hours.Over 900 properties were flooded, marking the worst county flood in 50 years.Suffolk has committed nearly £14M to recovery,…
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The leak from Defra reveals a significant decline in UK flood defence conditions.Flood defences rated as adequate fell from 97.9% in 2018/2019 to 92.6% currently.Government sources have expressed concern over…
The UK government has decided to postpone post-Brexit physical checks on EU imports of "medium risk" produce by six months.Stakeholders from the logistics and haulage sectors have expressed a cautious…
The UK's decision to postpone post-Brexit border checks on EU-sourced medium-risk fruit and vegetables has raised significant attention.The delay aims to allow a thorough consultation with stakeholders in the import…
Fentimans, a historic soft drink maker, has raised alarms over proposed glass tax reforms that could threaten its 120 years of business. The company’s CEO, Ian Bray, has voiced grave…
Fentimans, a venerable UK soft drink producer, warns a new glass tax threatens its survival. This policy change presents significant economic challenges for businesses reliant on glass.With an impending £300…
The Union Unite has raised significant concerns over the implementation of new Brexit border checks, potentially impacting logistics and causing delays at UK borders.Beginning on 30 April, the 'light touch'…
MPs have pressed Defra to clarify post-Brexit import and food checks set for 30 April amid doubts of delays.A committee letter challenges Defra's assurance that checks start as scheduled, citing…
