The Independent on food rationing
Our response to an Independent article calling for food rationing to be introduced.
Weekly stories
Update on the coronavirus response - 11 May 2020
The government is working closely with the food and drink industry to ensure the public can continue to access the food they need.
Natural England declares new Purbeck Heaths ‘super’ National Nature Reserve
In today’s (18 March) blog we look at Natural England’s declaration of Purbeck Heaths in Dorset as a ‘super’ National Nature Reserve (NNR).
Environment Secretary meets supermarket CEOs
In today’s blog, we look at widespread coverage of calls from retailers that people should continue to shop as they normally would in response to coronavirus.
Sir William Worsley first interview as Forestry Commission Chair
On Saturday 14 March, newly appointed Forestry Commission Chair Sir William Worsley gave his first interview in the post with the Times.
Supermarket delivery hours extended to support coronavirus response
In today’s blog, we look at widespread coverage of the government’s new measures to support food retailers increase the frequency of deliveries to their stores in response to the coronavirus.
Angling legend John Wilson MBE honoured with new rod licence images
In today's blog, we look at the Environment Agency's newly-launched fishing licence images.
Our new Environment Bill will clamp down on single-use plastics and protect our precious habitats
New powers in the Environment Bill will enable ministers to more easily ban or restrict single-use plastic items.
Government takes bold action to cut pollution from household burning
In today's blog we look at our bold action to cut pollution from household burning, which has been identified by the World Health Organisation as the most harmful air pollutant for human health.
Seasonal Workers Pilot expansion confirmed for 2020
Today's blog looks at the expansion of the Seasonal Workers Pilot to 10,000 workers from outside the EU to help farmers in the edible horticulture sector pick and gather the 2020 harvest.