Getting British turkeys onto our tables this Christmas
There has been coverage this morning of a warning from the British Poultry Council that 1,000 EU workers are needed to bolster the Christmas turkey supply chain.
Weekly stories
Government launches call for evidence on remote electronic monitoring on fishing vessels
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In today’s blog we look at coverage of the government’s call for evidence which seeks views on expanding the use of monitoring technology on fishing boats in England.
Ministers meet with Yorkshire representatives to discuss flooding
Yesterday, Environment Secretary George Eustice and Environment Minister Rebecca Pow met with representatives from South Yorkshire to reaffirm their commitment to better protect communities from future flooding.
Why water companies need to improve their environmental performance
The Environment Agency's annual environmental performance report shows four out of nine are falling short.
Agriculture Bill completes final stages in the House of Lords
Yesterday the landmark Agriculture Bill completed its final stages in the House of Lords, moving yet another step closer to becoming UK law
Government ban on plastic straws, stirrers, and cotton buds begins
Ministers continue fight against plastic waste to protect natural environments and marine wildlife
Ilkley bathing water consultation closes after more than one thousand responses
The responses will be taken into account when the Environment Secretary makes a final decision
Prime Minister commits to protect 30% of UK land
Today we look at coverage in the Guardian, BBC News, Daily Mirror, Telegraph, i news, the Times, Daily Express and Evening Standard of the Prime Minister’s commitment to protect 30% of land in the UK by 2030
Our response to Greenpeace's action at Dogger Bank
In today's blog, we look at the widespread coverage of the ongoing Greenpeace action at Dogger Bank Special Area of Conservation.
Telegraph on UK fur trade
There is coverage in The Telegraph of a letter from the Environment Secretary to Giles Roca, the chief executive of the British Fur Trade Association (BFTA), on the future of UK fur trading.