EU infraction proceedings against the UK for plant health regulations
The UK’s decision to impose stricter plant health import regulations has triggered infraction proceedings from the EU.
Defra review into releasing gamebirds on and around protected sites
Defra has concluded its review into how gamebird releases on or near European protected sites are managed.
Times article on sewage discharges in the Thames
There has been further critical coverage in the Times about the Environment Agency, with an article in today’s paper on sewage discharges into the River Thames from Mogden Sewage Works
Environment Bill: New Independent Environmental Regulator
The Environment Bill will establish a new independent environmental regulator, the Office for Environmental Protection.
Maintaining our high food and environmental standards
Response to opinion piece from Friends of the Earth Scotland in the Edinburgh Evening News
Coverage of the Marine Management Organisation’s call for evidence on new marine protections
Today, the Marine Management Organisation launched a call for evidence, seeking views on proposals to better safeguard marine habitats.
Defra’s response to fly-tipping coverage in today’s Daily Telegraph
Those caught fly-tipping can be given an unlimited fine and face five years in prison.
Response to Times coverage of Environment Agency enforcement
The Environment Agency’s Chair, Emma Howard Boyd, has written to the Times in response to its reports on the agency’s approach to environmental regulation.
Natural Capital Committee progress report and River Trent reroute project
Today's blog looks at Natural Capital Committee’s final response to the 25 Year Environment Plan Progress and The Telegraph's coverage of our scheme creating more meanders in the river to boost wildlife and reduce flooding
Successful sewage testing underway
There is widespread coverage of our announcement today on the government-led project successfully detecting traces of coronavirus in sewage.
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