Burning on protected peatlands
Allegations that burning has taken place on protected deep peatlands in contravention of Defra regulations.
Weekly stories
Media coverage of Government plans to introduce Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) bill
Today we are looking at media coverage of Defra’s planned introduction of the Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) bill
New ‘super’ National Nature Reserve created to protect rare wildlife in Somerset
Today we are looking at media coverage around our Natural England announcement of the declaration of a vast new ‘super nature reserve’ spanning across large parts of Somerset, created to protect rare wildlife and aid nature recovery.
Media coverage of Government response to EAC inquiry on water quality
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Today we are looking at coverage of the government response to the EAC report into water quality in rivers.
Minister Pow visits Oxford to welcome the start of the bathing water season
Today we are looking at coverage of the start of the 2022 bathing water season and Minister Pow’s trip to a newly-designated bathing site in Oxford.
Water resources on BBC Countryfile
The challenges facing England’s water resources was covered by BBC Countryfile last night.
Coverage of OEP report on 25 Year Environment Plan
Today we are looking at media coverage of the OEP’s report on the Government’s 25 Year Environment Plan
UK government backs seafood businesses with £1m boost to reach new and international markets
On Saturday 7th May, the UK government announced a £1m seafood export package to promote UK seafood in new and existing markets overseas. The package received coverage in Western Morning News and Fish Focus as well as international outlets, The …
Coverage on nutrient neutrality
A look at media coverage over the weekend on nutrient neutrality and its impact on housebuilding.
Coverage of APPG rural productivity report
Today we are looking at media coverage of the APPG report on rural productivity.