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.
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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.
Inquest into the death of Ella Adoo-Kissi-Debrah
The Coroner’s inquest into the role of air pollution in the death of Ella Adoo-Kissi-Debrah, who died in 2013, has concluded today.
Channel 4 on planting on peat bogs
In today’s blog we look at an interview with Forestry Commission Chair Sir William Worsley for a Channel 4 feature on peat bogs.
Government seeks views on protecting endangered shark species
Today we look at the announcement that greater protections for species of sharks will be considered through a new call for evidence to understand the scale of the shark fin trade in the UK.