Media coverage of Asian hornets
Our response to recent media coverage on sightings of Asian hornets.
Defra Press Office
Government publishes new guidance on using open spaces
This afternoon we look at coverage of the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government's guidance on access to open spaces.
Government responds to EAC report into Invasive Non-Native Species
We look at coverage of Defra’s response to the Environmental Audit Committee’s report into Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS) which is out today (13th May).
Remembering the British Land Army
The Environment Secretary pays tribute to the British Land Army who helped secure Britain's food supply in our darkest hour.
New support for England’s dairy farmers
Today we look at coverage of our new package of support for dairy farmers, including a new dairy hardship fund and government-backed £1 million communications campaign.
Natural England data shows spending time in the garden is beneficial for wellbeing
Today we look at coverage of data collected by Natural England which suggests that spending time in a garden is as beneficial for health and wellbeing as living in the wealthiest areas.
Councils urged to re-open recycling centres
The opening of HWRCs will lower the risk of waste build-up and fly-tipping
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.
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.