Sausage exports to the EU
Today's blog looks at recent coverage in The Times and City AM on sausage exports to the EU
Weekly stories
Study published into beavers on the River Otter
In today’s blog, Environment Minister Rebecca Pow and Natural England Chair Tony Juniper welcome a study published into the impact of beavers on the River Otter in Devon
Ministers speak about environmental protections and research is published on the benefits of experiencing nature
Ministers hear from groups with major interest in the government’s new Environment and global ocean protection.
Our work to tackle the scourge of fly-tipping and how the Environment Bill will deliver on our green ambition
Today's blog looks at the work of the government and councils to tackle the scourge of fly-tipping and organised waste crime, as well as our response to the Times' analysis of our Environment Bill
Environmental Protection with the Environment, Agriculture and Fisheries Bills
This afternoon we detail how our Environment, Agriculture and Fisheries Bills will be the cornerstone of our work to lead the world on the environment.
Environment Secretary meets residents and businesses affected by flooding in Yorkshire
Today the Environment Secretary visited parts of Yorkshire affected by recent flooding caused by Storm Ciara.
Flooding in the North of England and Environment Agency works with Polish authorities to bring back UK waste
This afternoon we look at coverage of the impact of Storm Ciara in northern England and the Environment Agency's work with Polish authorities to bring back UK waste
Improved Countryside Stewardship scheme opens and Gloucestershire action against breaches of animal health legislation
Farmers and land managers are being encouraged to apply for the simplified Countryside Stewardship scheme to help protect the environment and we look at media coverage of a farmer being fined for breaching animal health legislation.
Household food waste to be collected separately by 2023 and 50,000 city trees to be planted in Urban Tree Challenge Fund
We look at coverage of the announcement of our Urban Tree Challenge Fund and our landmark Environment Bill commits to separate household food waste collection across the country by 2023
Environment Bill 2020: Business groups welcome Bill’s ambition during roundtable
Today's blog looks at a meeting between ministers and business leaders and our response to concerns over the independence of our new environmental watchdog, the OEP.