Lockdown litter louts liable to £150 fines
Media coverage has increased in recent days of litter being dropped in green and open spaces and more people use them.
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Government and businesses join to pledge action on climate change and biodiversity at COP26 Business Leaders Event
Yesterday (29 June) representatives from the government, business world, and green groups took part in the COP26 Business Leaders Event, organised by the Council for Sustainable Business.
BBC investigates plastic waste exports to Turkey
The BBC reported yesterday on plastic waste being exported to Turkey and whether materials are being dumped instead of recycled.
Maintaining high food standards in the UK after EU Exit
Coverage on food standards in the UK after EU Exit as well as an announcement from Waitrose linked to this.
Tackling UK dairy supply chain issues and chance to shape future farming
Governments across the UK are consulting on ways to end any unfair practices in the dairy sector
Latest update to shielding guidance
Find out more about the Health Secretary's announcement of an easing of shielding measures from Monday 6 July.
Consultation launched on England Tree Strategy
On Friday 19 June 2020, we launched our consultation on updating Government’s policy for trees, woodland and forestry through the creation of a new ‘England Tree Strategy’. The announcement was reported on by ITV News, BBC Online, Farming UK, Horticulture …
New ‘bounce back’ plan for agriculture, food and drink industry announced
In today's blog, we look at the new ‘bounce back’ plan of trade measures for the agriculture, food and drink industry, to help support businesses impacted by coronavirus.
Majority of people unaware demand for water could outstrip supply by 2050
The new Great British Rain Paradox report shows most people aren’t aware that demand for water could outstrip supply by 2050.
The i coverage of Pick for Britain Campaign
In this morning’s blog we look at coverage in The i reporting on the government’s support of the Pick for Britain campaign.