Thérèse Coffey

Police to be given more power when responding to livestock worrying

Rural Life

Police to be given more power when responding to livestock worrying

Police will be given greater powers to respond to livestock worrying incidents more effectively under new legislation backed by the government

Vital that Steve Barclay 'hits the ground running' as new Environment Secretary

Agri Politics

Vital that Steve Barclay 'hits the ground running' as new Environment Secretary

Steve Barclay has been appointed as the new Secretary for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs after Thérèse Coffey announced she was stepping down from the role today (Monday, November 13).

Thérèse Coffey steps down from Environment Secretary role

Agri Politics

Thérèse Coffey steps down from Environment Secretary role

Thérèse Coffey has stepped down from her role as Environment Secretary today (Monday, November 13). She has been a minister since July 2014.

Govt launches consultations to improve rural broadband connectivity

Rural Life

Govt launches consultations to improve rural broadband connectivity

The government has launched two consultations aimed at improving rural broadband connectivity in "the most remote" parts of the UK.

RSPB apologises for calling PM and Thérèse Coffey 'liars'

Agri-Business

RSPB apologises for calling PM and Thérèse Coffey 'liars'

Nature conservation charity the Royal Society for Protection of Birds (RSPB) has apologised for calling three MPs "liars" on social media.