Government announces TB Eradication Strategy refresh to end the badger cull
The new strategy will use scientific evidence to help the Government to meet the goal to eradicate TB by 2038
Wildlife
New evidence Asian hornets overwintering in UK
There has been widespread coverage this morning across BBC Breakfast, the Times, the Telegraph, the Guardian and the Daily Mail focused on new evidence Asian hornets have overwintered in the UK. Genetic analysis conducted by APHA’s National Bee Unit, found that three Asian hornets queen’s trapped last month in Sussex are the offspring of a nest that was destroyed in the area, in November 2023.
Whilst this is the first evidence of Asian hornets overwintering in the UK, it is not considered to be strong evidence of an established population.
Coverage of the OEP report
We have set out the strides we are making toward a cleaner, greener future and here is a reminder of what we have achieved: https://twitter.com/DefraGovUK/status/1696538275035631938
Coverage on Hunting Trophies Bill
There has been coverage in The Times today on the Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) Bill.
We are supporting the Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) Bill, which will deliver our commitment to ban the import of hunting trophies from endangered animals. This comprehensive ban will cover all species considered to be at risk from the international trade, including elephants, giraffes, rhinos, big cats, bears, primates and hippos.
Six Months of Delivery
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From our landmark plans to deliver a cleaner, greener country, to the billions of pounds made available to improve nature and support communities, businesses and food producers across the country – we’ve been busy delivering on our commitment to leave …
Coverage on His Majesty The King’s visit to Weybridge
There has been positive coverage in the Daily Express (p.9), on BBC Online, the Evening Standard, The Independent and Express and Star following His Majesty The King’s visit to the Animal Plant and Health Agency (APHA) in Weybridge.
New Forest Pannage Ham receives GI status
New Forest Pannage Ham has been registered as a protected food under the UKGI scheme.
Landmark deal for nature reached at COP15
Today we are looking at media coverage on the COP15 Global Biodiversity framework agreement to protect nature.
Frequently Asked Questions about the current bird flu outbreak
Useful information for journalists interested in the bird flu outbreak
New guide on mitigating impact of avian influenza in wild birds published
In today’s blog we look at the publication of a new guide to support landowners and charities with the threat of avian influenza