Regulatory Position Statement on wastewater treatment
Time-limited position statement has robust conditions in place to mitigate risks to the environment
Weekly stories
Geronimo the TB-positive alpaca – Initial post-mortem results
There has been widespread media reporting of the post-mortem results of the alpaca Geronimo which has twice tested positive for bovine tuberculosis (TB) using highly accurate tests. Experienced veterinary pathologists from the Government’s Animal and Plant Health Agency completed the …
Chewing Gum Task Force launched
Today we are looking at media coverage of the launch of our Chewing Gum Task Force to clean up our streets
Government to consult on banning single-use plastics
Today we are looking at media coverage of our intention to launch a consultation on banning a range of single-use plastics
Better welfare conditions for millions of farm animals during transit
In today’s blog, we look at our new welfare rules for transporting farm animals.
Blue Planet Fund delivers first multimillion boost for global ocean recovery
The government has announced the first set of programmes to receive funding from the £500m Blue Planet Fund.
Gower Salt Marsh Lamb recognised as first new protected food under new UK GI schemes
In today’s blog, we look at our new announcement that Gower Salt Marsh Lamb is now registered as a UK GI.
Coverage on government tree planting commitments
In today's blog, we look at coverage in the Independent criticising government pledges to Net Zero in the lead up to the UN climate change conference COP26 in Glasgow.
Coverage of the Animal Sentience Committee
In today’s blog, we look at the Mail on Sunday’s coverage of our Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill and proposed amendments
Funding boost for farmers to tackle water pollution
There is media coverage in the Times and Daily Express today (2 August) on the government’s expansion of the popular Catchment Sensitive Farming (CSF) programme to cover every farm in England. The programme – which is a partnership between Defra, …