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.
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Coverage of new microchipping rules for cats
There has been coverage today in the Daily Express (p2), Mail Online, Independent, LBC Online, Vet Times and Yorkshire Post (p9) on the introduction of compulsory cat microchipping. To mark the launch, Environment Secretary Thérèse Coffey visited Battersea Dogs and …
Coverage following Wild Isles documentary
Today, we are looking at coverage following the airing of the first episode of BBC Wild Isles.
Coverage on His Majesty The King’s visit to Weybridge
There has been positive coverage in the Daily Express (p.9), on BBC Online, the Evening Standard, The Independent and Express and Star following His Majesty The King’s visit to the Animal Plant and Health Agency (APHA) in Weybridge.
Coverage of Operator Self Monitoring
Today, we are looking at coverage of Operator Self Monitoring in The i.
UK proposes measures to protect England’s much loved seabirds
There has been both national and regional coverage of Defra’s announcement yesterday on the government’s plans to consult on proposed measures to ban industrial sandeel fishing within English waters, with aims to protect some of Britain’s much-loved seabirds including …
Government response to ‘Our Troubled Rivers’ documentary
Today, we are looking at our response to the ‘Our Troubled Rivers’ documentary which ran on BBC2 on Sunday 5 March.
Defra calls for more action to protect the world’s ocean
There was national and regional coverage following our announcement of new projects under the Blue Planet Fund to boost marine conservation efforts worldwide, fight climate change, and support vulnerable coastal communities. The Independent reported the UK has pledged nearly …
Defra announces Highly Protected Marine Areas to be designated in English waters
There has been widespread national, regional and trade coverage of Defra’s announcement this week that marine habitats and wildlife are set to receive the highest levels of protection as the government announces the first three Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs) …
Coverage on vaccination of poultry to prevent avian influenza
Today we are responding to coverage in the i on vaccination of poultry to prevent avian influenza