Telegraph on new National Parks
We clarify the speculation in the Telegraph this weekend that the Chilterns and Cotswolds are set to become National Parks
Plans outlined to tackle cruel puppy smuggling trade
In today’s blog we look at the launch of our consultation on new measures to tackle puppy smuggling and low-welfare pet imports.
Consultation on abstraction changes to protect water resources
In today’s blog we look at coverage of the Environment Agency’s consultation on changes to the way organisations and individuals are charged to abstract water from the environment.
Better welfare conditions for millions of farm animals during transit
In today’s blog, we look at our new welfare rules for transporting farm animals.
Blue Planet Fund delivers first multimillion boost for global ocean recovery
The government has announced the first set of programmes to receive funding from the £500m Blue Planet Fund.
Gower Salt Marsh Lamb recognised as first new protected food under new UK GI schemes
In today’s blog, we look at our new announcement that Gower Salt Marsh Lamb is now registered as a UK GI.
Geronimo the alpaca
There is misleading coverage in several media outlets including the Times and Daily Mail over the weekend about the case of Geronimo the alpaca, who has twice tested positive for TB.
Coverage on government tree planting commitments
In today's blog, we look at coverage in the Independent criticising government pledges to Net Zero in the lead up to the UN climate change conference COP26 in Glasgow.
Coverage of the Animal Sentience Committee
In today’s blog, we look at the Mail on Sunday’s coverage of our Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill and proposed amendments
Funding boost for farmers to tackle water pollution
There is media coverage in the Times and Daily Express today (2 August) on the government’s expansion of the popular Catchment Sensitive Farming (CSF) programme to cover every farm in England. The programme – which is a partnership between Defra, …