Ban on plastic straws, stirrers and cotton buds delayed due to coronavirus outbreak
This afternoon (16th April) we look at coverage of a delay to the ban on plastic straws, stirrers and cotton buds due to coronavirus.
Weekly stories
£10m available in second auction of Woodland Carbon Guarantee
In this morning's blog (16th April) we look at the announcement that £10m will be available in the second auction of the Woodland Carbon Guarantee.
Former chair of ABI to lead flood insurance review
Today we're looking at coverage of yesterday's announcement that the former chair of the Association of British Insurers, Amanda Blanc will lead a review into flood insurance following the November 2019 flooding in the north of England.
Defra’s response to today’s coverage on fly-tipping
The government continues to work closely with local authorities and the waste industry to ensure that waste collections are prioritised appropriately
Yorkshire Post interview with Sir William Worsley
Today's blog looks at Sir William Worsley, chair of the Forestry Commission, interview with the Yorkshire Post, in which he called for more forestry workers to be trained to help meet the new tree planting target of 30,000 hectares per year.
Defra publishes guidance on prioritising waste collections during coronavirus outbreak
Local authorities encouraged to maintain waste collection services as much as possible in new non-statutory guidance.
Nutritional content of the government food parcels
This week the first free food boxes containing essential supplies have been delivered across England to those at highest risk from coronavirus.
Second round of funding open to plant urban trees
In this morning's blog (31 March) we look at the opening of round two of the Urban Tree Challenge Fund.
Response to calls for food rationing
Our response to the Daily Telegraph, Daily Express and MailOnline which have published articles speculating about food rationing, highlighting that action is being taken to ensure people are getting the supplies they need.
Daily Telegraph on the supply of alcoholic drinks
Our response to a Daily Telegraph article on the supply of alcoholic products.