British butterfly numbers soar
In today's (23 March) blog we look at coverage of an annual survey which shows that in 2019 British butterflies had their best year since 1997.
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Competition laws relaxed to allow supermarkets to feed the nation
In today’s blog, we look at widespread coverage of the government’s new measures to support supermarkets during the Covid-19 outbreak.
New tenancy law reforms
A look into our formal response to last year’s consultation on agricultural tenancy law in England
Future Farming Resilience Funding helps farmers transition to new scheme
Today we're announcing that nine organisations have been awarded a share of the government’s £1 million Future Farming Resilience Funding.
Protections for UK’s iconic seabirds
In today's blog, we feature a response to the recently-released JNCC report on seabird populations.
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 …