EA report finds water companies need to clean up their act
Today's blog looks at widespread coverage of the EA's annual report on water company performance.
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Bees’ Needs Week returns and Countryside Productivity Small Grants scheme funding
Bees' Needs Week 2019 launched in Carnaby Street yesterday, and the second round of funding for the popular Countryside Productivity Small Grants scheme has been announced
Minister Goodwill visits Grimsby
A look into Fisheries Minister Robert Goodwill's visit to Grimsby to meet with some of the people and businesses putting the town at the heart of the UK's fish processing sector.
Minister Coffey attends Bin it! Roadshow to inspire young people to tackle litter
A look into Environment Minister Thérèse Coffey's visit to Langer Primary Academy in Suffolk to attend the Bin it! Roadshow.
Clean Air Zones
A look into today's national coverage of a new air quality report by King’s College London.
Telegraph coverage on hippo ivory and Defra’s response
Yesterday, the Telegraph carried a story on the Ivory Act and the potential for unintended consequences for hippos. We are currently consulting on extending our already world-leading ban to include other species, including hippos.
Lord Gardiner visits affordable rural homes in Kent
A look into Lord Gardiner visit to Kent last week to see affordable rural homes currently under construction.
Biosecurity Minister Lord Gardiner visits Kent County Show
Today Lord Gardiner visited the Kent County Show to see the best of rural and farming life in the ‘Garden of England’.
Minister meets local fishing groups and Year of Green Action Garden unveiled at Hampton Court Palace
Yesterday, Fisheries Minister, Robert Goodwill visited the Northern Irish ports of Kilkeel and Ardglass, while the new Year of Green Action Garden was unveiled at the Hampton Court Garden Festival.
Trophy hunting coverage in the Times
In today's blog we look at coverage on the issue of trophy hunting, specifically claiming South African safari operators which allow the hunting and shooting of captive-bred lions are targeting UK tourists.