There has been extensive discussion about the changes to Agricultural Property Relief, announced in the Budget on 30 October. The government inherited a £22 billion hole in the public finances, and we had to make difficult decisions at the Budget …
On today's blog we look at the alleged illegal exporting of recycling waste, the new animal welfare code published for laying hens and a decision is yet to be made on lynx reintroduction.
An opinion piece in the Yorkshire Post from Minister Coffey, our announcement on animal cruelty sentencing, a response to the Guardian on an article on our environmental body, a new Taiwan pork market and our work on air pollution.
On today's blog we look at Keep Britain Tidy’s litter report, threatened sand dunes, regulating hunt kennels and tougher sentences for animal cruelty.
LGA analysis on UK recycling rates and coverage of a campaign to ban adverts for foreign holidays that include rides or live shows with Asian elephants.
On today's blog we look at health impacts linked to air pollution
On today's blog we look at the Environment Secretary's attendance at Countryfile Live and the NFU agricultural drought summit.
Hen Harrier breeding success, water companies and their performance and incorrect news on food stockpiling.
On today's blog we look at the work that is being done to protect puffins during National Marine Week which celebrates the UK’s rich marine life and habitats.
On today's blog we're looking at International Tiger Day promoting efforts to conserve the big cat, the drop in plastic bag sales, the Natural England chair speaking at the Game Fair and the Environment Secretary calling in Water Bosses to …
On today's blog we look at plastic bag sales in 'big seven' supermarkets down 86% since the 5p charge was introduced, £45 million additional funding to boost rural broadband and improving air quality.