The government announces a ban on third party sales of puppies and kittens
Widespread national coverage on the confirmation by government that it will be banning third party sales of puppies and kittens, known as Lucy’s Law.
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Environment Minister welcomes expansion of disposable cup recycling scheme
Environment Minister welcomes expansion of disposable cup recycling scheme.
Introducing the Ivory Act, and coverage on the EU and single-use plastics
Introducing the Ivory Act and coverage on the EU and single-use plastics.
Environment protections set out in flagship bill and new metaldehyde restrictions
We look at environment protections set out in our flagship Environment Bill and new metaldehyde restrictions.
Bovine TB update and boosts for UK fisheries
We look at coverage of our latest bTB announcement and discuss the outcome of this year's December Council on fisheries.
Gove launches landmark blueprint for resources and waste and December Council preparations
There is widespread national media coverage today of the launch of the Government’s landmark new Resources and Waste Strategy.
RHS and Defra funding research into pests and diseases that affect roses
We look at coverage of RHS and Defra funding research into pests and diseases that affect roses.
BBC One looks at Environment Agency action to tackle waste crime
We look at positive coverage of the Environment Agency's work on waste crime on BBC One.
APHA and animal welfare during animal transport
We look at social media posts on animal welfare during animal transport.
Dame Glenys Stacey report on farm inspections and Washington DC reception on anti-microbial resistance
We look at Dame Glenys Stacey's report on farm inspections and discuss a Washington DC reception on anti-microbial resistance.