There has been inaccurate media coverage regarding foot and mouth disease (FMD) controls with reports that it took six or seven days for controls on commercial imports to take effect and “allowed disease to enter the country.”
Today's blog supports the Big Farmland Bird Count which opens today. The campaign, organised by the Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust, encourages everyone to get outside and see how many birds they can spot in their local area.
Today's blog looks at a parliamentary motion to ban the export of plastic waste, as well as the Environment Agency's response to an electrical waste exports report.
Today's blog looks at the coverage of a recent Unicef report on air quality and our latest guidance on geographical indications.
On today's blog we're looking at the widespread coverage of the Climate Coalition’s report on the impact of climate change on fruit and vegetables grown in the UK.
On today's blog we're looking at a piece in the Mail on Sunday exploring the scope of fly-tipping in England, and the number of people prosecuted for the crime.
Today on the blog we're marking World Wetlands Day and looking at a Guardian story on waste exports in the event of a no deal Brexit.
In today's blog, the Environment Secretary Michael Gove launches Year of Green Action at London Zoo.
We look at coverage of the EU proposing a ban on microplastics and Ofwat's initial assessment of water companies’ business plans for 2020-25.
We look at the UK One Health Report that has been published by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate today.
Food security and Brexit, and the Efra Committee on the Government‘s response to the Dangerous Dogs report.