Food security and Brexit, and the Efra Committee on the Government‘s response to the Dangerous Dogs report
Food security and Brexit, and the Efra Committee on the Government‘s response to the Dangerous Dogs report.
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Environment Secretary visits waste-fighting primary school and consultation on the close season for coarse fishing
We look at the Environment Secretary's visit to a waste-fighting primary school and the Environment Agency's consultation on the future of the close season for coarse fishing.
Great British Spring Clean 2019, Tree Champion outlines planting plans and our anti-litter campaign expands to service stations
In today's blog we share extensive coverage of the upcoming Great British Spring Clean. We also announce Defra’s ambitious ‘Keep it Bin it’ anti-litter campaign which has today expanded to all seven of Extra MSA’s service stations.
Tougher labelling laws for allergy sufferers and rabbit virus detection
Tougher labelling laws for allergy sufferers Today we have launched a consultation to strengthen food allergen labelling laws, giving the UK’s two million allergy suffers clearer information on the food they buy. Under current rules, food prepared on the premise …
Environment Secretary visits primary school: cutting plastic waste
On today's blog we're looking the Environment Secretary speaking to pupils at Westminster Under School in this morning’s assembly about government’s commitment and action to fight plastic waste.
Antimicrobial Resistance Action Plan
On today's blog we are looking at the Government's action plan to tackle the threat of Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR).
Bristol air quality plans
Media coverage of a letter on air quality sent to Bristol City Council.
Environment Minister at the Great British Spring Clean 2019 launch
Environment Minister Therese Coffey attends the Great British Spring Clean 2019 launch.
Poole Harbour protections strengthened
On today's blog we're looking at media coverage of an important expansion of Poole Harbour’s Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) designation.
Darwin Plus: Albatrosses and flamingoes to be helped in latest funding round
On today's blog we're looking at the British Antarctic Survey receiving funding to attach radar devices to albatrosses and the Centre for Ecology & Hydrology working with the RAF to monitor water levels on Akrotiri Salt Lake near the British Air Base on Cyprus, which is home to a flamboyance of flamingoes during rainy periods.