Defra’s response to today’s coverage on fly-tipping
The government continues to work closely with local authorities and the waste industry to ensure that waste collections are prioritised appropriately
Defra Press Office
Yorkshire Post interview with Sir William Worsley
Today's blog looks at Sir William Worsley, chair of the Forestry Commission, interview with the Yorkshire Post, in which he called for more forestry workers to be trained to help meet the new tree planting target of 30,000 hectares per year.
Challenges in the dairy supply chain
The Environment Secretary, George Eustice, is speaking to industry about the how the Government can support the dairy sector with the challenges they are facing during the coronavirus pandemic.
Defra publishes guidance on prioritising waste collections during coronavirus outbreak
Local authorities encouraged to maintain waste collection services as much as possible in new non-statutory guidance.
Lucy’s Law comes into force
Today we're looking at media coverage reporting on the introduction of landmark legislation to tackle the low-welfare, high volume supply of puppies and kittens, Lucy’s Law.
Nutritional content of the government food parcels
This week the first free food boxes containing essential supplies have been delivered across England to those at highest risk from coronavirus.
Second round of funding open to plant urban trees
In this morning's blog (31 March) we look at the opening of round two of the Urban Tree Challenge Fund.
The Observer on seasonal workers in the farming sector
Our response to an Observer story on seasonal workers in the farming industry.
Mail on Sunday on food supply to care homes and hospitals
Our response to a Mail on Sunday story on food supply to the health and social care sectors.
First food parcels delivered to clinically vulnerable people
The first food boxes have been delivered to those vulnerable people being shielded from coronavirus.