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Government responds to EAC report into Invasive Non-Native Species

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 13 May 2020 - Categories: Uncategorized, Weekly stories
A picture of an Asian hornet on a flower

We look at coverage of Defra’s response to the Environmental Audit Committee’s report into Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS) which is out today (13th May).

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Remembering the British Land Army

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 8 May 2020 - Categories: Uncategorized
Barley Field

The Environment Secretary pays tribute to the British Land Army who helped secure Britain's food supply in our darkest hour.

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New support for England’s dairy farmers

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 7 May 2020 - Categories: Weekly stories
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Today we look at coverage of our new package of support for dairy farmers, including a new dairy hardship fund and government-backed £1 million communications campaign.

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Natural England data shows spending time in the garden is beneficial for wellbeing

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 6 May 2020 - Categories: Uncategorized
image of blossom trees on roadside behind metal fence

Today we look at coverage of data collected by Natural England which suggests that spending time in a garden is as beneficial for health and wellbeing as living in the wealthiest areas.

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Councils urged to re-open recycling centres

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 6 May 2020 - Categories: Uncategorized

The opening of HWRCs will lower the risk of waste build-up and fly-tipping

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Financial support for England’s zoos

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 5 May 2020 - Categories: Weekly stories
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In today's blog we look at coverage of the announcement of a £14 million fund to help zoos cover costs relating to animal keeping.

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Government support for environmental charities during coronavirus 

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 4 May 2020 - Categories: Weekly stories

This afternoon we look at Government support for environmental charities during coronavirus.

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