Blog Defra in the media

On today's blog we're looking at this year's Big Butterfly Count and the UK, France, Germany and Luxembourg calling on the EU to restrict ivory trading.

Prime Minister announces Environment Bill The Prime Minister has announced the Government will bring forward the first Environment Bill in over 20 years. Theresa May confirmed the Bill at a Liaison Committee of Select Committee Chairs hearing on Wednesday. The …

On today's blog we look at the Environment Secretary's support for the #YourHarvest campaign and the Environment Agency's regulation of emissions from incinerator plants.

On today's blog we look at commonwealth countries unite against plastic pollution and the United Utilities temporary use ban.

On today's blog we look at recycled plastics being used for sportswear, plans for a sustainable fishing industry, the pension deficits of ten water companies nearly doubling in the last year and Incineration of waste and household recycling.

On today's blog we're looking at Morrisons announcing a trial deposit return scheme (DRS) for plastic bottles, Bees Needs week and the Environment Agency's publication of their annual report.

On today's blog we look at the new EA Water Company Environmental Performance Report, a new scheme to fight plastic pollution on St Helena and breeding success for Hen Harriers in the Peak District National Park.