Daily Telegraph coverage of restoration work on the Norfolk Broads
There has been coverage in the Daily Telegraph and ENDs Report around the Hoveton Broad Restoration Project.
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Natural England investigate disappearance of hen harrier in Yorkshire
There was coverage in today’s Times, Yorkshire Post and Birdguides that a protected hen harrier has gone missing from a grouse moor in the Yorkshire Dales.
Reporting of strict controls for emergency pesticide authorisation
Emergency authorisation for the limited use of a neonicotinoid seed treatment on the 2021 sugar beet crop.
Exporting fish to the European Union
In today's blog we set out details on the process of exporting fish to the European Union and outline the support for the industry.
Gene Editing consultation launches in England
In today’s blog, we look at the launch of the gene editing consultation.
Defra response to coverage on banning supertrawlers and pulse fishing
The Government took action to end the practice of pulse trawling by EU and English-registered vessels in February 2019 which took effect at the end of the transition period.
UK-EU agreement on fisheries
The Scottish government and the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation have raised concerns over the UK-EU agreement.
Flood risk update
Heavy and persistent overnight rain has led to around 90 properties being flooded in Cambridgeshire, Lincolnshire, and Suffolk, with many more properties being protected by Environment Agency defences.
Getting our fruit and veg onto supermarket shelves next year
Our announcement confirmed that the number of workers permitted to travel to the UK to pick and package fruit and vegetables under the Seasonal Workers Pilot will be tripled next year.
Cat microchipping consultation launched
Today we look at widespread national and regional coverage of the government’s plans to make cat microchipping compulsory in England.