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Export of live bivalve molluscs

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 26 March 2021 - Categories: Uncategorized
A picture of some mussels

There has been media coverage today regarding the EU’s change in approach to the import of live bivalve molluscs (LBMs). The coverage follows comments on this issue by the Environment Secretary to an evidence session of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee.

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Fisheries enforcement activity

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 25 March 2021 - Categories: marine

In today's blog we look at recent media coverage of the frequency of at sea inspections of fishing vessels since the end of the transition period.

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Consultations launched for major waste sector reforms

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 25 March 2021 - Categories: Weekly stories
A bale of plastic bottles.

Changes to transform the waste and resources sector move a step closer.

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300,000 homes now better protected from flooding in England

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 24 March 2021 - Categories: Weekly stories
A flood warning sign, on a closed country road next to water logged fields in the Avon Valley, Hampshire, England. Flooded after an extreme amount of rainfall at the start of 2014

Today we look at media coverage of the Environment Agency’s announcement that it has reached its target of better protecting 300,000 homes from flooding and coastal erosion since 2015.

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Coverage of plans to phase out lead ammunition in bid to protect wildlife

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 23 March 2021 - Categories: Uncategorized
An image of a field

There is national and regional coverage in the Daily Telegraph, Daily Mail, The Times and Yorkshire Post today on our plans to phase out lead ammunition in a bid to protect wildlife. The coverage focuses on the government’s plans and …

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Annual projections of UK air pollutant emissions

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 18 March 2021 - Categories: Weekly stories
An image of blue sky with fluffy white clouds

In today's blog we look at media coverage of our annual projections of UK air pollutant emissions.

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Sir James Bevan on reaching net zero “not enough” to save our planet

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 16 March 2021 - Categories: Weekly stories
Picture showing a head shot of Environment Agency Chief Executive James Bevan

On today's blog we look at a speech by Sir James Bevan on why net zero alone won’t save our planet, urging greater action on climate adaptation.

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The Sustainable Farming Incentive pilot

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 11 March 2021 - Categories: Uncategorized
An image of rolling green hills

Today we look at Farming trade media coverage of the publication of the Sustainable Farming Incentive pilot overview

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Consultation launched on environmental principles

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 11 March 2021 - Categories: Uncategorized
Image of Fawsley Park, Northamptonshire

Today we look at national and trade coverage of the government’s plans to protect the environment at the heart of future policy.

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Foie Gras

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 9 March 2021 - Categories: Weekly stories
A photo of a goose

In today's blog, we look at reports regarding the potential for future restriction of foie gras sales in the UK.

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