Minister Goldsmith commends the Wildlife Photographers of the Year at No.10 Downing Street reception
The International Environment Minister hosted winners of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition at Downing Street
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The Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill introduced to the Commons
The Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill has been reintroduced to the House of Commons.
New Office for Environmental Protection will ensure governments maintain green credentials
Government responds to criticisms over new enforcement body's powers
Government introduces ground-breaking Environment Bill
Government introduces landmark Bill to Parliament to tackle the biggest environmental priorities of our time.
Emma Howard Boyd and Tony Juniper visit farm tackling water pollution
Earlier today Environment Agency chair Emma Howard Boyd and Natural England chair Tony Juniper visited a farm in York to see how farmers have been able to improve water quality with the help of our Catchment Sensitive Farming (CSF) advisers.
Cat microchipping call for evidence and funding boost for endangered species
Over the weekend there was positive coverage on the Government’s announcement of a call for evidence on compulsory cat microchipping and extra funding for the Darwin Initiative to support endangered species.
Environment Agency’s 2030 net zero goal
In today's blog we look at the Environment Agency's announcement that it has set itself the aim to become a net zero organisation by 2030.
Dry weather interview on the One Show
We look at last night’s BBC 1 One Show which carried a segment on drought, chalk streams and the impact of a changing climate on our water resources.
Tony Juniper visits farmers in green pilot delivering strong environmental outcomes
A look into Tony Juniper's visit to farmers in Wensleydale, who have been working alongside Natural England and Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority on the Payment by Results pilot.
ZSL report on badger culling and Brexit fish export certificates
Government response to suggestions that fish exports to the EU grinding to a halt within 48hrs after Brexit.