Rural Housing Week and Environment Agency fish rescue on the River Teme - Friday 6 July 2018
Lord Gardiner at Rural Housing Week and the Environment Agency's fish rescue on the River Teme on our afternoon blog today.
Weekly stories
National Meadows Day 2018, UK-wide approach to DRS, Bees' Needs Week and Perry Barr and Witton flood scheme - Friday 6 July 2018
Coverage ahead of National Meadows Day 2018, Ministers meet to discuss a UK-wide approach to DRS, coverage ahead of Bees' Needs Week and work begins on the new Perry Barr and Witton flood scheme
Ivory ban could protect hippos, walruses and narwhals and the UK signs Coral Reef Life Declaration - Thursday 5 July
On today's blog we look at Ivory ban could protect hippos, walruses and narwhals and UK signs Coral Reef Life Declaration
Natural England's response to George Monbiot in the Guardian
...to the budget of Natural England. The government responded to the committee report in May. In the response it was made clear that Defra plays no part in Natural England’s...
Fisheries white paper published, Asian Hornets, Ofwat announces new requirements for water companies and Challenges for rural areas - Wednesday 4 July
On today's blog we look at the publication of the fisheries white paper, Asian Hornets, Ofwat announcement of new requirements for water companies and challenges for rural areas.
100 days until the London Illegal Wildlife Trade conference and Wildfires - Tuesday 3 July
On today's blog we look at 100 days until the London Illegal Wildlife Trade conference and the Moorland Wildfires.
Lucy's Law and Puppy Welfare - 02 July 2018
On today's blog we look at 'Lucy's Law' and puppy welfare. The Environment Secretary has confirmed that the Government will publish a consultation on this topic later this summer.
George Monbiot on the natural world and the CO2 shortage - Friday 29 June
On the blog today we respond to George Monbiot's opinion piece in the Guardian on the natural world and look at the continued coverage of the CO2 shortage.
Tackling illegal waste crime and China lifts ban on British beef exports - Thursday 28 June 2018
On today's blog we look at new measures to tackle illegal waste crime and China's decision to lift a ban on exports of British beef.
Countryside Stewardship and soil health - Wednesday 27 June 2018
Extension to the Countryside Stewardship deadline and new videos to help farmers improve soil health.