The State of Nature Report highlights the importance of supporting biodiversity in the UK
Today we are looking at media coverage of the State of Nature Report 2023
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Changes announced to better protect England’s chalk streams
New changes have been brought to the Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill (LURB) to help better protect England's chalk streams
Government response to House of Lords report on the water industry
Today, we are responding to a letter from the House of Lords Industry and Regulators Committee on regulation of the water industry.
Encouraging population growth for hen harriers as 141 chicks recorded in 2023
Today we are looking at media coverage of Natural England’s announcement on hen harrier breeding figures for 2023.
Environment Secretary on the XL Bully ban
Environment Secretary Therese Coffey writes an opinion piece following on from the Government decision to ban the XL Bully dog. This piece has been published in the Express Shocking incidents cause concern among our communities and are a clear demonstration …
High Court judgment on Storm Overflows Discharge Reduction Plan
The High Court has rejected claims that the government’s Storm Overflows Discharge Reduction Plan is unlawful,
Accelerated SFI payments and plans to boost British produce announced at Back British Farming Day
Yesterday was Back British Farming Day, where the government announced a package of measures to help people “buy British” and provide farmers with the cashflow they need to invest in their businesses – which have been widely among farming trade press, including Farmers Weekly and Farmers Guardian.
Response to an investigation by the Office for Environmental Protection
Today’s blog sets out the government and Environment Agency response to an investigation update from the OEP.
Coverage of start of work on major flood risk management scheme in Bewdley
Today we are looking at coverage of the official start of work on a major flood risk management scheme at Beales Corner in Bewdley, Worcestershire.
Government response to BBC reporting on storm overflows
Today, we are responding to BBC coverage on storm overflows