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
Weekly stories
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.
Defra’s response to fly-tipping coverage in today’s Daily Telegraph
Those caught fly-tipping can be given an unlimited fine and face five years in prison.
Response to Times coverage of Environment Agency enforcement
The Environment Agency’s Chair, Emma Howard Boyd, has written to the Times in response to its reports on the agency’s approach to environmental regulation.
Natural Capital Committee progress report and River Trent reroute project
Today's blog looks at Natural Capital Committee’s final response to the 25 Year Environment Plan Progress and The Telegraph's coverage of our scheme creating more meanders in the river to boost wildlife and reduce flooding
New protection for UK traditional food and drink
In today's blog we look at coverage on the launch of the new rules and logos to protect British food and drink.