New Animal Welfare Bill launched to protect pets, livestock and wild animals
In today’s blog, we look at the launch of our Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill.
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Public urged to Plant For Our Planet and £8m announced for international conservation projects
In today's blog we look at media coverage of the new campaign ‘Plant For Our Planet’ and announcement of over £8 million for international conservation projects.
Brucella canis in imported rescue dogs
In today’s blog, we look at coverage on cases of brucella canis in imported rescue dogs.
Bathing water quality in England
In today's blog we look at inaccurate coverage of the UK being ranked last in Europe for bathing water quality in 2020.
Environment Bill returns to Parliament
Today we are looking at media coverage of the return of the Environment Bill to Parliament ahead of Royal Assent in the Autumn.
£2.8bn water company investment to help green recovery
In today's blog we look at coverage of Ofwat’s announcement of a draft package of over £2.7 billion investment from water companies as part of their plans to help the country build back greener from the pandemic.
Coverage of the Environmental Audit Committee inquiry on water quality in rivers
In today's blog, we look at coverage following yesterday’s evidence session to the Environmental Audit Committee inquiry on water quality in rivers.
Defra’s response to calls for ‘bags for life’ charges
In today’s blog, we respond to calls from campaigners who want to see higher charges for so-called ‘bags for life’.
New Countryside Code launched to help people enjoy the outdoors
This afternoon's blog looks at media coverage of the new refreshed Countryside, 70 years since the first booklet was published in 1951.
Event Duration Monitoring data published by the Environment Agency
We look at coverage following the Environment Agency's publication of the Event Duration Monitoring (EDM) data for 2020, which tracks the operation of storm overflows.