Clean Air Day 2018 and the British Veterinary Association - Thursday 21 June
Coverage of Clean Air Day 2018 and our response the BVA.
Defra Press Office
Government commitment on cleaner road vehicles, farming charity bike ride, celebrating British Flowers Week, and bridging payments for Countryside Stewardship customers - Wednesday 20 June
Government commitment to cleaner road vehicles, Minister Eustice at farming charity bike ride, British Flowers Week and Countryside Stewardship.
World leading microbeads ban takes effect, Financial Times on air quality and Ofwat Freeze Thaw Review - 19 June 2018
On the blog today we look at the microbeads ban taking effect, air quality and the Ofwat Freeze Thaw Review.
Environment Secretary one year on, Tree Champion in The Times, WINEP, UK crop boost, coarse fishing and ravens - Monday 18 June
Environment Secretary Michael Gove reflects on key highlights at Defra, an interview with the Tree Champion in The Times, Water Industry National Environment Programme [WINEP] announcement, further coverage of the new £5.3 million boost for UK crops, announcing the start of coarse fishing season and ravens.
Environment Secretary attends Three Counties Show - Friday 15 June
Environment Secretary attends Three Counties Show
Government's support for Finn's law, new funding to boost UK crops and paper straws in McDonalds - Friday 15 June
In today's blog we cover a new funding package to help boost the resilience, sustainability and quality of UK crops, Government's support for the Finn’s Law campaign Bill in Parliament and McDonald’s decision to remove plastic straws from their UK restaurants.
New Tree Champion and British Mammal's review - Wednesday 13 June
In today's blog we look at the new Tree Champion to expand England's woodland and the British Mammal's review.
Pet theft - Tuesday 12 June
Coverage in the Express on a petition calling for tougher sentences for pet theft.
Secretary of State visits Tuesley Farm, new research on air pollution in the home, new legislation to crack down on unscrupulous dog breeders and plans to tackle waste crime - Monday 11 June
In today's media blog we feature the Secretary of State's visit to Tuesley Farm in Surrey for Open Farm Sunday, new measures to tackle waste crime, new legislation to crack down on unscrupulous dog breeders and new research which highlights air pollution in the home.
World Oceans Day and Minister Eustice at the Royal Cornwall Show - Friday 8 June
World Oceans Day coverage of our Marine Conservation Zones announcement, Environment Agency work around plastic pollution and Minister Eustice's visit to the Royal Cornwall Show.