Financial support for England’s zoos
In today's blog we look at coverage of the announcement of a £14 million fund to help zoos cover costs relating to animal keeping.
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Defra’s response to coverage of EAC letter on water demand
On Wednesday 29 April the Environmental Audit Committee wrote to the government to highlight concerns recently raised in a National Audit Office report looking at the additional pressures that climate change and population growth are likely to place on our public water supply.
Meeting demand for seasonal workers throughout the harvest season
There has been coverage in the Financial Times this morning of the recruitment push needed to enlist the tens of thousands of workers necessary to bring this year’s harvest home.
Response to concerns about the New Guinea flatworm
In today's blog, we look at claims from insect charity Buglife about the potential threat of the invasive New Guinea flatworm entering the country in the soil of potted plant imports.
Environment Secretary shares progress on “Pick for Britain”
There has been widespread coverage this morning in BBC News, Sky News, the Daily Telegraph, the Daily Mail, the Evening Standard, the Guardian, the I, the Sun and the Express of the Environment Secretary’s comments yesterday on the need for …
Support for zoos during coronavirus pandemic
Today we're looking at positive coverage of the support available for zoos during the coronavirus pandemic. This includes a commitment to make an emergency fund available to zoos to help them meet their expenses whilst they are unable to open to the public.
Coverage of £10m fund announcement for England’s fishing and aquaculture sectors
Last week, the Government announced a new £10 million financial support scheme for England’s fishing and aquaculture sectors.
Additional support for dairy industry during coronavirus response
The government will temporarily relax competition rules to allow the dairy industry to work together more during the coronavirus response.
Ban on plastic straws, stirrers and cotton buds delayed due to coronavirus outbreak
This afternoon (16th April) we look at coverage of a delay to the ban on plastic straws, stirrers and cotton buds due to coronavirus.
£10m available in second auction of Woodland Carbon Guarantee
In this morning's blog (16th April) we look at the announcement that £10m will be available in the second auction of the Woodland Carbon Guarantee.