£6 million more to tackle the Illegal Wildlife Trade and action on air quality
On today's blog we look at £6 million more to tackle the Illegal Wildlife Trade ahead of a major London conference and the government's action on air quality.
Weekly stories
Food supplies post-Brexit
On today's blog we look at the misreporting around the UK's food security status when we have left the EU.
Misreporting on a nappy ban and equine identification rules
We look at misreporting on a nappy ban and the implementation of new Equine Identification regulations.
Drowning in Plastic
Drowning in Plastic Last night the BBC shone a spotlight on the threats facing our oceans through its programme ‘Drowning in Plastic’. Presented by marine biologist Liz Bonn, it looked at the devastating impact plastic pollution is having on marine …
England Coast Path consultation in Sussex and Minister Eustice in Farmers Weekly
Coverage of the Natural England consultation on Sussex stretch of the England Coast Path and an interview with Minister Eustice in Farmers Weekly.
Further assistance from the government for farmers affected by the dry weather
Coverage of a new flexibility from the EU Commission to help farmers increase the amount of feed they can grow for their livestock after the recent dry weather.
Environment Secretary on Gardeners' World and last week's National Drought Group meeting
Environment Secretary talks plastic plant pots on Gardeners’ World Environment Secretary Michael Gove appeared on BBC2’s Gardeners’ World on Friday (21 September) as part of a piece on plastic plant pots and how easy they are to recycle. Presenter Arit …
Sunday Times on risk to other animals from bovine TB
The Sunday Times has reported there is a risk of bovine TB spreading to other animals including domestic cats and zoo animals, however the journalist failed to carry the briefing we provided that the risk is small. We were clear …
Dispute over crab pots off the coast of Cornwall and Household recycling
Dispute over crab pots off the coast of Cornwall Today’s Daily Telegraph reports that ‘new tensions’ have arisen in the English Channel between British and French fishermen over crab pots off the Cornish coast. Cornish fishermen have accused French trawlers …
The Environment Secretary visits the Tusk Trust rhino trail artworks and CCWater's customer complaints review
Coverage of the Environment Secretary's visit to see the Tusk Trust rhino trail artworks and the CCWater Customer Complaints Report.