Avian Influenza in US cattle
In today’s blog we look at media coverage of highly pathogenic avian influenza in dairy cattle in the United States.
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Coverage of the UK-wide ban on wet wipes containing plastic
There has been coverage, including in the Telegraph, Sky News, The Independent, Daily Mail, The Times and The Mirror of the publication of the government response to our consultation on a ban on plastic-containing wet wipes. Today’s announcement sets out the next steps to ban the sale and supply of wet wipes containing plastic across the UK.
Coverage about upcoming border checks
Today’s blog outlines the government response to recent inaccurate coverage on upcoming border checks
The publication of the Common User Charge rates
Today we look at coverage following the government’s publication of the Common User Charge rates and guidance
Defra’s response to coverage on Thames Water
Today’s blog covers Defra’s response to media coverage on Thames Water.
Next phase of TB eradication strategy
We look at coverage on the launch of a consultation setting out next steps for the Government’s TB eradication strategy.
XL Bully registrations
We look at the latest number of XL Bullies registered with an exemption scheme in England and Wales.
Coverage of plans to designate 27 new swimming sites
Today we are looking at media coverage of this week’s bathing water consultation launch.
Media coverage on reforms to waste electricals regulations
Media coverage on reforms to waste electricals regulations There has been coverage over the weekend (Sunday 25 February) on our consultation on reforming the producer responsibility system for electrical waste. On 28 December 2023, the UK Government, along with …
Coverage of the Government’s announcements at the NFU conference to support British farmers
There has been widespread coverage of the Prime Minister and Environment Secretary’s announcement on a range of new measures to ensure all farmers and producers are treated fairly Government underlines commitment to British farmers.