National coverage of new biosecurity strategy to protect food security, trade and plant health
Today we are looking at media coverage of new action plan to protect food security, trade and plant health
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A hitchhiker’s guide to floating marine debris
Today we are looking at media coverage of our announcement on new research led by the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (Cefas) and funded by Defra that sheds new light on invasive species ‘hitchhiking’ across the sea on floating marine debris.
Coverage on the impact of avian flu on free range egg rules
There has been speculative coverage in the Telegraph and Guardian today on potential changes to free-range egg rules in response to bird flu outbreaks. We are experiencing our largest ever outbreak of avian influenza and housing measures remain in force …
New powers introduced to crack down on illegal tree felling
Today we are looking at media coverage of Defra’s announcement on measures to tackle illegal tree felling.
Coverage on water targets and River Basin Management Plans
There has been coverage following the Environment Agency’s publication of updated River Basin Management Plans for England, which incorrectly claims that the target for Good status of England’s water bodies has moved back to 2063.
Increased fishing opportunities worth £750 million agreed for 2023
Today we look at coverage after the UK reached an agreement with the EU to secure over £280 million of fishing opportunities for the UK fishing industry.
Landmark deal for nature reached at COP15
Today we are looking at media coverage on the COP15 Global Biodiversity framework agreement to protect nature.
Seasonal workers visas for 2023
Defra has announced 45,000 visas for seasonal workers will be available to horticulture businesses next year - an uplift of 15,000 compared to what was available at the start of 2022.
Guardian coverage of the Natural Flood Management Programme report
Today we are looking at coverage in the Guardian of the new Environment Agency report which evaluates the impact of our national Natural Flood Management Programme.
Coverage of the Chief Medical Officer’s air pollution annual report
Today we are looking at media coverage of the Chief Medical Officer’s annual report on air pollution.