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The Resilience Garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 21 May 2019 - Categories: Weekly stories
Dame Judi Dench visited the Resilience Garden accompanied by Lord Gardiner, Tony Kirkham and Sir Harry Studholme.

In today's blog we look at coverage of the Resilience Garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.

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£200 million rollout of full fibre broadband begins, and the Guardian on EA eel research

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 20 May 2019 - Categories: Weekly stories
Fibre optic broadband cabinet

£200 million rollout of full fibre broadband begins, and the Guardian on EA eel research

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Urban Tree Challenge Fund launched and new report on bee populations and climate change

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 20 May 2019 - Categories: Weekly stories
Picture of a blue sky appearing through the tops of leafy trees.

Defra launches its Urban Tree Challenge Fund launched and coverage of a new report on bee populations and climate change

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Asian Longhorn Beetle eradicated in the UK

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 17 May 2019 - Categories: Uncategorized
Asian Longhorn Beetle on a leaf facing the camera.

In this blog we look at the successful eradication of the Asian Longhorn Beetle in the UK. 

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Minister Rutley at the Balmoral Show

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 17 May 2019 - Categories: Weekly stories

In this blog we are looking at Food Minister David Rutley attending the Balmoral Show, the biggest agricultural and food show in Northern Ireland with 100,000 visitors over three days.

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Minister Coffey launches Hull flood alleviation scheme

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 17 May 2019 - Categories: Weekly stories
Image of Environment Minister Dr Thérèse Coffey being shown what part of the Humber: Hull Frontage Flood Defence Improvements will look like by scheme project manager Helen Tattersdale. They are looking at a piece of paper against a sea view backdrop.

In today's blog we're looking at widespread regional coverage following Environment Minister Thérèse Coffey’s visit to Hull yesterday where she officially launched the Environment Agency’s Humber: Hull Frontage Flood Defence Improvements.

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Minister Rutley visits Devon County Fair

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 16 May 2019 - Categories: Uncategorized
image of minister Rutley, sir Harry Studholme and two members of the forestry commission standing in a field in front of a green car. The car has a sign on the door saying ‘forestry commission’.

This afternoon's blog looks at Minister Rutley's visit today to the Devon County Fair where he met Farmwise, an organisation that helps connect school children with the countryside.

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25 Year Environment Plan progress report published and Chlorinated chicken

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 16 May 2019 - Categories: Uncategorized
image of a hill with a footpath and fence on the left.

Today's blog looks at the first review of the 25 Year Environment Plan and Defra's response to reports in the Independent about chlorinated chicken and a post-Brexit trade with the USA.

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Invasive Species Week and Minister Rutley meets with horseracing industry to discuss welfare

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 15 May 2019 - Categories: Weekly stories
Lord Gardiner digging up skunk cabbage

Minister Rutley meets with horseracing industry to discuss welfare standards in the sport, and Lord Gardiner at Invasive Species Week

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Plastic waste overseas and fines for offenders who leave their car running

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 14 May 2019 - Categories: Weekly stories
An image of a white plastic bag floating in the ocean.

In today's blog we look at plastic waste overseas and instant fines for repeat offenders who leave their car running.

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