Coverage of avian influenza housing order lifting
Today, we are looking at coverage of our announcement that mandatory housing measures for poultry and captive birds to stop the spread of bird flu will be lifted.
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Four new bathing waters designated
Today we are looking at our response to media coverage on the designation of four new bathing water sites.
Coverage on post-Brexit fishing opportunities and recently allocated spurdog quota for the UK fishing industry
Today, we are looking at coverage on post-Brexit fishing opportunities following a visit to Cornwall by Fisheries Minister Mark Spencer. We are also looking at coverage on recently allocated spurdog quota for the UK fishing industry.
Coverage of our Frequently Flooded Allowance announcement
Today we are looking at coverage following our announcement of funding for frequently flooded communities around the country.
The Integrated Plan for Water
Today, we are looking at coverage following our Plan for Water, which covers both the water environment and water resources.
Coverage following official UK butterfly statistics
Today, we are looking at coverage following the latest statistics on UK butterflies.
Media reporting on peat-ban for the professional Horticulture sector
There has been news reporting of our ban on horticultural peat. In 2011 we agreed to a voluntary phase out of the sale of peat and peat-containing products by 2020, and repeatedly stated that we would legislate if this was …
Genetic Technology Act becomes law
On Thursday 23rd March, the Precision Breeding Act become law. The Act sets in motion changes to allow farmers to grow crops which are drought and disease resistant, reduce use of fertilisers and pesticides, and help breed animals that are …
Decision to retain cut-off date for registering historic rights of way
Today, we are looking at coverage following the decision to retain the cut-off date for registering historic rights of way (HRoW).
Government backs Ofwat’s announcement on water company dividends
Today, we are looking at coverage of Ofwat’s announcement of new powers to take enforcement action against water companies that do not link dividend payments to performance.