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 …
Government commitment to cleaner road vehicles, Minister Eustice at farming charity bike ride, British Flowers Week and Countryside Stewardship.
On the blog today we look at the microbeads ban taking effect, air quality and the Ofwat Freeze Thaw Review.
Environment Secretary Michael Gove reflects on key highlights at Defra, an interview with the Tree Champion in The Times, Water Industry National Environment Programme [WINEP] announcement, further coverage of the new £5.3 million boost for UK crops, announcing the start of coarse fishing season and ravens.
Environment Secretary attends Three Counties Show
In today's blog we cover a new funding package to help boost the resilience, sustainability and quality of UK crops, Government's support for the Finn’s Law campaign Bill in Parliament and McDonald’s decision to remove plastic straws from their UK restaurants.
In today's blog we look at the new Tree Champion to expand England's woodland and the British Mammal's review.
Coverage in the Express on a petition calling for tougher sentences for pet theft.
In today's media blog we feature the Secretary of State's visit to Tuesley Farm in Surrey for Open Farm Sunday, new measures to tackle waste crime, new legislation to crack down on unscrupulous dog breeders and new research which highlights air pollution in the home.
World Oceans Day coverage of our Marine Conservation Zones announcement, Environment Agency work around plastic pollution and Minister Eustice's visit to the Royal Cornwall Show.
In today's media blog we feature the announcement from Ofwat that Thames Water is to payback £65m to customers and the latest Darwin-backed projects