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Nutritional content of the government food parcels
This week the first free food boxes containing essential supplies have been delivered across England to those at highest risk from coronavirus.
Weekly stories
Second round of funding open to plant urban trees
In this morning's blog (31 March) we look at the opening of round two of the Urban Tree Challenge Fund.
Response to calls for food rationing
Our response to the Daily Telegraph, Daily Express and MailOnline which have published articles speculating about food rationing, highlighting that action is being taken to ensure people are getting the supplies they need.
Daily Telegraph on the supply of alcoholic drinks
Our response to a Daily Telegraph article on the supply of alcoholic products.
The Independent on food rationing
Our response to an Independent article calling for food rationing to be introduced.
Daily update on the coronavirus response - 4 April 2020
The government continues to work closely with the food industry to ensure people across the UK have the food and groceries they need.
Natural England declares new Purbeck Heaths ‘super’ National Nature Reserve
In today’s (18 March) blog we look at Natural England’s declaration of Purbeck Heaths in Dorset as a ‘super’ National Nature Reserve (NNR).
Environment Secretary meets supermarket CEOs
In today’s blog, we look at widespread coverage of calls from retailers that people should continue to shop as they normally would in response to coronavirus.
Sir William Worsley first interview as Forestry Commission Chair
On Saturday 14 March, newly appointed Forestry Commission Chair Sir William Worsley gave his first interview in the post with the Times.
Supermarket delivery hours extended to support coronavirus response
In today’s blog, we look at widespread coverage of the government’s new measures to support food retailers increase the frequency of deliveries to their stores in response to the coronavirus.