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Defra UK retweeted
Strong winds continue to affect the coast, with high tides increasing the risk of flooding today and tomorrow.
Avoid coastal paths, piers, and promenades to keep yourself safe.
Check your flood risk now: gov.uk/check-flooding
ALT A powerful wave crashes against a coastal structure with a lighthouse. The sky is cloudy, and there's a cautionary message in bold text: "Stay Safe. Keep away from coastal paths, piers and promenades." The Environment Agency logo is visible in the bottom right corner.
Do you have ideas on how we can continue to improve animal welfare standards?
We're consulting on proposals to phase out high concentration CO₂ stunning of pigs and want to hear views from farmers, processors, welfare organisations and the public: gov.uk/government/consultati…
ALT A lush green field with a text overlay reads: "Have your say on proposals to phase out CO₂ stunning of pigs. Consultation now open on GOV.UK".
A new UK-EU food and drink deal will make trade easier, open up export opportunities and support jobs across Britain.
At the SIAL trade show in Paris, Food Minister @StephenMorganMP met UK producers ready to seize the opportunities of easier trade with the EU.
This was one of the most challenging summers in UK history for wildfires.
Healthy landscapes are our best defence.
We’re investing millions restoring nature and supporting farmers to put natural safety measures on their land to reduce wildfire risk.
gov.uk/government/news/milit…
ALT A blazing wildfire with flames consuming dry vegetation. Overlaid text reads: "We are ramping up action on wildfires.
Defra UK retweeted
Strong winds are forecast across the country in the coming days. Avoid coastal roads, piers and promenades to keep yourself safe.
While localised heavy rain may ease pressure on water supplies, the drought is still far from over.
Check your flood risk: gov.uk/check-if-youre-at-ris…
Defra UK retweeted
A busy visit to Paris backing UK businesses ahead of our new food and drink agreement with the EU.
Great to meet so many fantastic UK producers at the @sial_paris trade show and my French counterpart, @AnnieGenevard 🇫🇷
Making it easier to export will support growth and jobs at home 🇬🇧
We’ve made it clear that water companies must protect customer supplies in areas in severe drought.
Water company chief executives were called before the National Drought Group to update on the actions they’re taking to put public supplies first.
More: gov.uk/government/news/water…
Severe drought has been declared today in parts of England.
We are stepping up our response to protect supplies in the areas affected.
Find out more: gov.uk/government/news/gover…
ALT Severe drought declared in parts of Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset, East Sussex and West Sussex
Defra UK retweeted
I’ve been in Paris to attend the G7 Agricultural Ministerial meeting. 🇬🇧🇫🇷
To find out who the G7 are, and how working with our partner nations supports farmers in the UK👇🏻
Defra UK retweeted
#FloodActionWeek might almost be over, but the threat posed by flooding remains.
Here are five steps you can take to be better prepare in the event of flooding.
Protect yourself, your family and your home now: gov.uk/prepare-for-flooding?…
This is the story of Missy the cat and Stanley the dog.
Together they brave the storm and show us how by preparing for flooding, we can prevent the worst.
youtube.com/watch?v=onUmnvn-…
#FloodActionWeek @aardman
Severe drought has been declared today in parts of England.
We are stepping up our response to protect supplies in the areas affected.
Find out more: gov.uk/government/news/gover…
ALT Severe drought declared in parts of Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset, East Sussex and West Sussex
Defra UK retweeted
Driving through flood water could leave you worse off.
From significant damage to your car to paying out of pocket, the risks are never worth it.
Think twice before driving through flooded roads.
#FloodActionWeek @TheAA_UK
Scottish salmon is on the menu in Delhi.
The UK-India trade deal is creating new opportunities for British businesses and helping them reach more customers around the world.
@ChefVineet
Defra UK retweeted
Do you know your flood alerts from your flood warnings?
Make sure you're signed up and prepared for flooding this #FloodActionWeek
gov.uk/flood-action?utm_camp…
Defra UK retweeted
It was all a dream...wasn't it?
Our latest collaboration with @aardman and @EastSussexCC shows how floods can turn lives upside down. But if we plan for the worst, we can avoid the nightmares.
Are you flood ready, or not?
youtu.be/Gb7BKOreQ-8
#FloodActionWeek
We've got new targets to protect the country from flooding from 2026-2029.
Find out more: gov.uk/government/news/new-o…
Defra UK retweeted
What's given Missy a fright?
We've teamed up with @aardman to show why preparing for flooding is so important. Come back tomorrow to meet our newest furry friends, Missy and Stanley, and follow their flood journey.