Weekly stories
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.
The government continues to work closely with local authorities and the waste industry to ensure that waste collections are prioritised appropriately
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.
Local authorities encouraged to maintain waste collection services as much as possible in new non-statutory guidance.
This week the first free food boxes containing essential supplies have been delivered across England to those at highest risk from coronavirus.
In this morning's blog (31 March) we look at the opening of round two of the Urban Tree Challenge Fund.
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.
Our response to a Daily Telegraph article on the supply of alcoholic products.
Our response to an Independent article calling for food rationing to be introduced.
The government is working closely with the food and drink industry to ensure the public can continue to access the food they need.