Government response to gene editing consultation
Today we are looking at media coverage of our plans to unlock the power of gene editing technologies to help our farmers grow more resistant, nutritious and productive crops.
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New report underlines need for joined-up action to protect rivers
Today’s blog looks at a new report underlining the need for a joined-up approach to improve river health.
WHO updates guideline levels for air pollutants
In today’s blog we look at media coverage of the World Health Organization’s updated guidelines for air pollutants.
£24 million for fisheries science projects
In today’s blog we look at media coverage of the launch of the Science and Innovation pillar of the Government’s UK Seafood Fund.
Soil Health Action Plan to be launched
Today we look at Lord Goldsmith’s speech in the House of Lords where he announced a Soil Health Action Plan (SHAPE) for England will be published to restore the health of our soils.
Geronimo the TB-positive alpaca – Initial post-mortem results
There has been widespread media reporting of the post-mortem results of the alpaca Geronimo which has twice tested positive for bovine tuberculosis (TB) using highly accurate tests. Experienced veterinary pathologists from the Government’s Animal and Plant Health Agency completed the …
Chewing Gum Task Force launched
Today we are looking at media coverage of the launch of our Chewing Gum Task Force to clean up our streets
Government to consult on banning single-use plastics
Today we are looking at media coverage of our intention to launch a consultation on banning a range of single-use plastics
Better welfare conditions for millions of farm animals during transit
In today’s blog, we look at our new welfare rules for transporting farm animals.
Blue Planet Fund delivers first multimillion boost for global ocean recovery
The government has announced the first set of programmes to receive funding from the £500m Blue Planet Fund.