Additional support for dairy industry during coronavirus response
The government will temporarily relax competition rules to allow the dairy industry to work together more during the coronavirus response.
Ban on plastic straws, stirrers and cotton buds delayed due to coronavirus outbreak
This afternoon (16th April) we look at coverage of a delay to the ban on plastic straws, stirrers and cotton buds due to coronavirus.
£10m available in second auction of Woodland Carbon Guarantee
In this morning's blog (16th April) we look at the announcement that £10m will be available in the second auction of the Woodland Carbon Guarantee.
Former chair of ABI to lead flood insurance review
Today we're looking at coverage of yesterday's announcement that the former chair of the Association of British Insurers, Amanda Blanc will lead a review into flood insurance following the November 2019 flooding in the north of England.
Defra’s response to today’s coverage on fly-tipping
The government continues to work closely with local authorities and the waste industry to ensure that waste collections are prioritised appropriately
Yorkshire Post interview with Sir William Worsley
Today's blog looks at Sir William Worsley, chair of the Forestry Commission, interview with the Yorkshire Post, in which he called for more forestry workers to be trained to help meet the new tree planting target of 30,000 hectares per year.
Challenges in the dairy supply chain
The Environment Secretary, George Eustice, is speaking to industry about the how the Government can support the dairy sector with the challenges they are facing during the coronavirus pandemic.
Defra publishes guidance on prioritising waste collections during coronavirus outbreak
Local authorities encouraged to maintain waste collection services as much as possible in new non-statutory guidance.
Lucy’s Law comes into force
Today we're looking at media coverage reporting on the introduction of landmark legislation to tackle the low-welfare, high volume supply of puppies and kittens, Lucy’s Law.
Nutritional content of the government food parcels
This week the first free food boxes containing essential supplies have been delivered across England to those at highest risk from coronavirus.