NAO report on water demand
Our response to the the National Audit Office (NAO) report.
Defra Press Office
Daily Telegraph on the supply of alcoholic drinks
Our response to a Daily Telegraph article on the supply of alcoholic products.
The Independent on food rationing
Our response to an Independent article calling for food rationing to be introduced.
British butterfly numbers soar
In today's (23 March) blog we look at coverage of an annual survey which shows that in 2019 British butterflies had their best year since 1997.
Update on the coronavirus response - 11 May 2020
The government is working closely with the food and drink industry to ensure the public can continue to access the food they need.
Competition laws relaxed to allow supermarkets to feed the nation
In today’s blog, we look at widespread coverage of the government’s new measures to support supermarkets during the Covid-19 outbreak.
New tenancy law reforms
A look into our formal response to last year’s consultation on agricultural tenancy law in England
Natural England declares new Purbeck Heaths ‘super’ National Nature Reserve
In today’s (18 March) blog we look at Natural England’s declaration of Purbeck Heaths in Dorset as a ‘super’ National Nature Reserve (NNR).
Environment Secretary meets supermarket CEOs
In today’s blog, we look at widespread coverage of calls from retailers that people should continue to shop as they normally would in response to coronavirus.
Sir William Worsley first interview as Forestry Commission Chair
On Saturday 14 March, newly appointed Forestry Commission Chair Sir William Worsley gave his first interview in the post with the Times.