UK-EU agreement on fisheries
The Scottish government and the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation have raised concerns over the UK-EU agreement.
Flood risk update
Heavy and persistent overnight rain has led to around 90 properties being flooded in Cambridgeshire, Lincolnshire, and Suffolk, with many more properties being protected by Environment Agency defences.
Getting our fruit and veg onto supermarket shelves next year
Our announcement confirmed that the number of workers permitted to travel to the UK to pick and package fruit and vegetables under the Seasonal Workers Pilot will be tripled next year.
Cat microchipping consultation launched
Today we look at widespread national and regional coverage of the government’s plans to make cat microchipping compulsory in England.
Part of River Wharfe at Ilkley becomes first river bathing site in England
Today we’re looking at coverage of the River Wharfe being added to the list of bathing waters in England from 2021, helping to ensure the water is cleaner and safer for swimmers.
Inquest into the death of Ella Adoo-Kissi-Debrah
The Coroner’s inquest into the role of air pollution in the death of Ella Adoo-Kissi-Debrah, who died in 2013, has concluded today.
UK publishes Adaptation Communication
Today we look at how the UK became one of the first countries in the world to fulfil a key commitment of the Paris Agreement.
Channel 4 on planting on peat bogs
In today’s blog we look at an interview with Forestry Commission Chair Sir William Worsley for a Channel 4 feature on peat bogs.
BBC Panorama documentary on extreme weather and climate change in the UK
In today's blog we look at the BBC's Panorama documentary and its coverage of the impact that last winter’s flooding had on communities across the UK.
Government seeks views on protecting endangered shark species
Today we look at the announcement that greater protections for species of sharks will be considered through a new call for evidence to understand the scale of the shark fin trade in the UK.