Landmark Fisheries Act sets out UK’s future as an independent coastal State
Today we look at coverage of the UK’s first major domestic fisheries legislation in nearly 40 years.
Weekly stories
Charities call for ban on peat compost
Today we look at coverage in the Times, Telegraph, and the Guardian of conservation charities calling for a ban on the use of peat in compost.
Tree planting coverage
There has been coverage in the Times and the Independent of the latest Forestry Commission data showing that tree planting with government support in England has fallen this year.
Environment Secretary clarifies his comments on Andrew Marr Show
In today’s blog, the Environment Secretary clarifies his comments made on the Andrew Marr Show at the weekend.
A landmark moment for post-Brexit farming
There is coverage this morning of the Agriculture Bill passing into law yesterday to become the Agriculture Act 2020
Bird flu national prevention zone declared
There was widespread coverage this morning following a decision from the UK’s Chief Vet yesterday to declare an Avian Influenza Prevention Zone across the whole of England.
Making our farmers’ voices heard
Environment Secretary George Eustice and International Trade Secretary Liz Truss have confirmed that the Trade and Agriculture Commission will be put on a statutory footing going forward.
Times article on sewage discharges in the Thames
There has been further critical coverage in the Times about the Environment Agency, with an article in today’s paper on sewage discharges into the River Thames from Mogden Sewage Works
Environment Bill: New Independent Environmental Regulator
The Environment Bill will establish a new independent environmental regulator, the Office for Environmental Protection.
Coverage of the Marine Management Organisation’s call for evidence on new marine protections
Today, the Marine Management Organisation launched a call for evidence, seeking views on proposals to better safeguard marine habitats.