War on plastic pollution stepped up with expanded plastic bag charge
The extension of the highly successful charge is projected to reduce sales further by 70-80% in smal and medium sized retailers.
Media coverage of Environment Secretary’s Speech for nature recovery
There has been widespread positive coverage this week of our plans to restore nature and safeguard our environment for future generations.
£2.8bn water company investment to help green recovery
In today's blog we look at coverage of Ofwat’s announcement of a draft package of over £2.7 billion investment from water companies as part of their plans to help the country build back greener from the pandemic.
Defra welcomes new Minister
On today's blog we welcome Lord Benyon who has today been appointed as a Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Defra.
Government steps up war on waste
Today we look at coverage of our announcements on the new 10p single-use carrier bag charge and consultation launch on consistent recycling collections in England.
Defra response to Marine Conservation Society ‘Blue carbon’ report
The UK government is committed to protecting the marine environment, domestically and internationally. This ambition for healthy seas is set out in our 25 year Environment Plan.
New law to encourage the burning of cleaner fuels at home
People with log burners and open fires can still use them, but will be required to buy cleaner alternatives, rather than wet wood or coal.
Fisheries negotiations with Norway concluded
In today's blog, we look at coverage following yesterday’s conclusion of fisheries negotiations with Norway.
Media coverage on court ruling for bat licensing at Jones’ Hill Wood
A high court injunction to prevent works at Jones’ Hill Wood in Buckinghamshire has been withdrawn.
Tracking Covid-19 in wastewater
There was a positive feature piece in the Guardian this Saturday on the government’s wastewater monitoring programme, which is led by the Joint Biosecurity Centre (JBC), as part of NHS Test and Trace, in collaboration with Defra, the Environment Agency and other partners.