Thursday 8 February - Call for evidence on third party puppy sales ban,
In today's blog post we update on the new call for evidence on third party puppy sales ban and discuss method of slaughter meat labelling.
Weekly stories
Wednesday 7 February: farming productivity, Xylella, plastic waste, and deposit return schemes
New £60 million fund for farming productivity Today Minister Eustice announced a new £60 million grant scheme for farmers to bid for cash to buy new farm equipment at this year’s Dairy Tech event in Stoneleigh. Speaking to the audience …
Tuesday 6 February: Sky Ocean Rescue
Environment Secretary Michael Gove and Environment Minister Thérèse Coffey have joined MPs from across the country today to sign a pledge to #PassOnPlastic and reduce consumption of single-use plastics like straws, coffee cups and carrier bags. This forms part of …
Monday 5 February: Environment Secretary's Scotland visit, emissions from ships, and bird flu
Secretary of State meets farmers, growers and rural businesses in visit to Scotland Environment Secretary Michael Gove spent an action-packed three days in Scotland this weekend, visiting a number of businesses and operations important to the Scottish rural economy. Attending …
Friday, 2 February: Salford flood defence plus the Natural Capital Committee
In today's blog post we update on the new £10m Salford flood defence scheme and respond to coverage about the Natural Capital Committee's views on the 25-Year Environment Plan.
Thursday 1 February: Norfolk Farming Conference, animal sentience, recycling regulations and British exports of beef to China.
Trade agreement paves the way to export British beef to China There has been positive, widespread coverage in the Guardian, Times and Channel 4 News following the UK and Chinese...
Wednesday 31 January: Air Quality, Pesticides in food and Environment Agency makes Stonewall Top 100 List
Environment Agency makes Stonewall UK's top 20 most inclusive employers list Manchester Pride It's a proud day for the Environment Agency, as Stonewall UK releases its Top 100 Employers Index....
Tuesday 30 January: Animal Welfare, Food and Drink Sector council and Air Quality Call for Evidence
Animal welfare to be strengthened by new codes for pigs and poultry Pigs grazing There is positive coverage of our plans to update welfare codes for pigs, laying hens, and...
Monday 29 January: Plastic Recycling, Animal Sentience, Countryside Stewardship and BPS bridging payments
Rotherham Council and plastic recycling collections Minister Coffey has written to Rotherham Council urging it to consider the kerbside collection of plastic. As reported by the Rotherham Advertiser, the...
Friday 26 January: Opening of Warrington's new flood defence
Today on the blog, the Environment Agency Chief Executive, Sir James Bevan, opens a new flood defence in Warrington.