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Protections for UK’s iconic seabirds
In today's blog, we feature a response to the recently-released JNCC report on seabird populations.
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Bovine TB and Government response to the Godfray review
Today there is widespread media coverage on Defra’s publication of the next stages of its strategy to tackle the damaging animal disease bovine TB.
Environmental stakeholders welcome ban on plastic straws, stirrers and cotton buds
The ban will ensure that less single-use plastics enter the environment, whilst protecting those with medical requirements or disabilities.
Coverage of new campaign on responsible pet ownership
In today’s blog, we look at widespread positive coverage of a new government campaign to raise awareness of the true cost of buying a puppy or kitten from a disreputable breeder.
The Guardian on the Environment Secretary’s visit to Ironbridge
This morning, the Guardian has published an article on the Environment Secretary’s visit to Ironbridge yesterday, claiming that the minister has been criticised for not meeting residents of the town who have been evacuated from their houses as a result …
Environment Bill passes Second Reading
Yesterday our landmark Environment Bill took a step forward after being passed by the House of Commons at Second Reading. Described as a “keystone” piece of legislation by the Environment Secretary, the Bill will deliver the most ambitious environmental programme …
Natural England rolls out innovative scheme to conserve newts across England
There is positive coverage in the Telegraph of the roll out of Natural England’s new innovative ‘District Level Licensing’ scheme to conserve great crested newts across the country. Natural England Chair Tony Juniper and interim Chief Executive Marian Spain will …
Defuse the ‘weather bomb’ says Environment Agency Chief Executive
There is widespread media coverage this morning of Sir James Bevan’s speech at the World Water-Tech Innovation Summit in London in which he called for a new ‘twin track’ approach focused on better flood protection and resilience to deal with …
New details of the flagship Environmental Land Management scheme unveiled by Environment Secretary
Farmers and land managers have the opportunity to share their views on the Environmental Land Management (ELM) scheme which is due to be fully rolled out by the end of 2024, replacing the schemes currently available under the EU’s Common …
Environment Secretary’s comments on food standards, Minister Pow welcomes transition away from lead shot and Telegraph interview with Tony Juniper
In today’s blog, we look at the Environment Secretary’s comment on upholding food standards outside the EU, the phasing out of lead shots and Natural England chair Tony Juniper interview with The Telegraph.