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.
Defra Press Office
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
...most resilient pulse crops. Find out more about the government’s long-term agri-tech strategy on gov.uk. McDonald’s to introduce paper straws in UK restaurants Today there has been widespread media coverage...
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.
Thursday 7th June: Thames Water to pay back £65million to customers over leakage failures and latest Darwin-backed projects
Thames Water to pay back £65million to customers over leakage failures Water running from a tap Ofwat have today announced that Thames Water has agreed to pay back £65million to...
Wednesday 6 June: Efra Report on Food Farming & the Environment
On today's blog we look at the Efra report on food, farming and the environment.