Defra’s response to reports on Thames Water
Today’s blog outlines widespread coverage on Thames Water
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Environment Agency response to recent incident at Fleetwood Wastewater Treatment Works
Today’s blog outlines how the Environment Agency is working as part of the multi-agency response to the recent burst pipe at Fleetwood Wastewater Treatment Works.
Expanded offer of the Sustainable Farming Incentive to roll out from August
Blog looking at the Sustainable Farming Incentive 2023 which will start accepting applications from August, offering an improved, more streamlined process for farmers.
Coverage of the Kept Animals Bill opposition debate
There has been widespread coverage in the I News, Daily Express, BBC News, Sky News, the Guardian and in the Sun reporting on yesterday’s opposition debate which the Kept Animals Bill.
Coverage of the abolition of council DIY waste charges
Today we are looking at coverage of the abolition of charges to dispose of DIY waste at household waste recycling centres
Coverage on the donation of flood equipment to Ukraine
Today we are looking at coverage of the Environment Agency’s donation of flood equipment to Ukraine.
Coverage on Hunting Trophies Bill
There has been coverage in The Times today on the Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) Bill.
We are supporting the Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) Bill, which will deliver our commitment to ban the import of hunting trophies from endangered animals. This comprehensive ban will cover all species considered to be at risk from the international trade, including elephants, giraffes, rhinos, big cats, bears, primates and hippos.
Tree planting grows in England
Today we are looking at the latest government tree planting statistics published by the Forestry Commission.
Our position on income forgone
Today there has been inaccurate coverage of Defra’s position on income foregone plus costs in Farmers Weekly. The piece claims that Minister Spencer and Defra have “rowed back” on moving beyond income foregone plus costs as the basis for payments …
Coverage on dangerous dogs
There has been continued coverage on dangerous dogs, including in The Mirror as part of their Time for Action on Dangerous Dogs campaign. The campaign calls for a ‘Jack Lis Law’, named in honour of the 10-year-old tragically killed by a dog.