Environment Agency sting targets illegal waste sites
Today's blog looks at a day-long sting from the Environment Agency targeting 30 illegal waste sites in Northamptonshire and Lincolnshire.
Defra Press Office
Vet medicines and Minister Goodwill's visit to the River Ouse
We look at coverage in the Today Programme and Minister Goodwill's visit to the River Ouse.
Minister Goodwill appointed to Defra, and Micro-plastics
We have appointed a new Minister of State for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food at Defra, Robert Goodwill. We also look at coverage of micro-plastic pollution in rivers, lakes and wetlands across Britain.
Natural England report on the importance of green spaces for children and Seasonal workers pilot opens
New report by Natural England shows the importance of local green spaces for children. This blog post also covers the seasonal workers pilot which has now opened.
Public sector food supply in event of a no deal
This morning’s BBC Radio 4’s Today Programme carried a report about food supply to care homes, schools and hospitals in the event of a no deal Brexit.
World Wildlife Day – UK helps turtles and mangroves
Yesterday (3 March) marked World Wildlife Day and coverage over the weekend included an article by the Environment Secretary, published in the Guardian, on the Illegal Wildlife Trade.
Minister Rutley visits Macclesfield Forest
We look at Minister Rutley's visit to Forest Distillery – a family-run business producing unique gin and whisky made with local foraged and organic ingredients.
Clean up work completed in Salisbury
On today's blog we're looking at the announcement that the final site of decontamination in Salisbury now is safe, and has been handed to the South Wiltshire Recovery Coordinating Group.
Greyhound racing and animal welfare
BBC Politics Live today covered the issue of greyhound racing and a petitioners calls to ban it due to their concerns over animal welfare.
Natural England opens England Coast Path, and Environment Secretary discusses Deposit Return Scheme
We look at Natural England's opening of the new England Coast Path from Skegness to Mablethorpe, and Environment Secretary discussing Deposit Return Scheme with schoolchildren.