Rebuttal of claims on TB cull effectiveness
In today’s blog, we look at a misleading report that claims badger culling is not effective in controlling TB.
Defra Press Office
Environment Act 2021: environmental targets
There has been extensive coverage today of our announcement on new long-term environmental targets & green paper proposals that will protect and enhance our natural world in The Times, Sky News, BBC Online, The I. and the Guardian. The coverage …
Environment Secretary attends G7 Agriculture Ministerial meeting on Ukraine and food security
The Environment Secretary took part in a virtual G7 meeting on global food security today
NAO report on tree planting
On today's blog we look into coverage of the NAO report on tree planting
UK supports global action to tackle plastic pollution at UN Environment Assembly
In today’s blog we are looking at media coverage of the fifth session of the United Nations Environment Assembly.
Tony Juniper reappointed as Natural England Chair
Today we are looking at a media interview on Tony Juniper’s recent reappointment as Natural England chair. There is positive coverage today in the Guardian following Tony Juniper’s recent reappointment as Chair of Natural England. Tony Juniper was interviewed on …
Environment Secretary at the NFU Conference to set out animal health and welfare support for farmers
Today we are looking at media coverage of the Environment Secretary speech at the NFU Conference 2022.
Telegraph coverage on water quality
Today we are looking at coverage about the issue of storm overflow spills into rivers and coastal areas.
Minister Pow visit to the River Wye
Today we are looking at media coverage of Minister Pow’s visit to the River Wye in Herefordshire.
Consultations launched on bathing water status for Isle of Wight and Oxford sites
Today’s blog looks at coverage of consultations launched to seek views on two new proposed bathing waters.