First exports of UK beef to the USA in 20 years commence
In today’s blog, we look at the announcement of the first UK beef exports to the USA in more than 20 years.
Defra Press Office
Prime Minister commits to protect 30% of UK land
Today we look at coverage in the Guardian, BBC News, Daily Mirror, Telegraph, i news, the Times, Daily Express and Evening Standard of the Prime Minister’s commitment to protect 30% of land in the UK by 2030
World Rivers Day – protecting our nation’s rivers
Today marks World Rivers Day. Our blog looks at how the Environment Agency delivers the protection and enhancement that our rivers need.
Government responds to invasive species study by Link
Invasive non-native species not only challenge the survival of some of our rarest species but damage our natural ecosystems as well as costing the economy more than £1.7 billion per year.
Our response to Greenpeace's action at Dogger Bank
In today's blog, we look at the widespread coverage of the ongoing Greenpeace action at Dogger Bank Special Area of Conservation.
Recent coverage on shopping patterns
In today’s blog, we look at recent coverage on food supply.
Extension of grants to help properties recover from flooding announced
On today's blog we look into our announcement that the government is extending the Property Flood Resilience (PFR) scheme
Coverage on government’s progress to ban peat burning
A look into the Government's progress to phase out blanket bog burning
Ban on the use of metaldehyde announced
On today's blog we look into our announced ban on the use of metaldehyde, a pesticide commonly used to control slugs.
Letter from EA Chair on water quality
The EA chair has responded to criticism in the paper over the weekend about the EA’s role in protecting our waters.