Government takes swift action to strengthen regulation to tackle sewage discharges, as the Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) announces next steps in their investigation into the regulation of network combined sewer overflows.
On the blog today we look at the Mirror's coverage of a petition to ban third party puppy sales, and respond to a joint committee air quality report.
Spring Statement: Single-use plastics and red diesel There is widespread coverage today including in The Times, BBC online, and The Guardian of the Treasury’s call for evidence on using taxes to address single-use plastic waste - announced in yesterday's Spring …
On today's blog we comment on coverage on the cost of cleaning up chewing gum, and look at research into microplastics in rivers.
On the blog today we look at Government funding for innovative projects to tackle litter louts, the planting of the first tree of the Northern Forest and a letter from celebrities calling on Government to ban fur imports post-Brexit. We also look at Ofwat's review into last week’s water outages across England and Wales and the Government’s plans to launch a consultation on banning electric shock collars on cats and dogs.
On the blog today we look at the Government's response to the EAC's report on disposable coffee cups and the move of the administration of Countryside Stewardship and Environmental Stewardship to the Rural Payments Agency.
On the blog today we look at Defra's involvement in International Women's Day and the EU's access to UK waters after Brexit.
On the blog today we look at the impact of pine martens on red squirrel populations and Environment Minister Thérèse Coffey's address to the House of Commons yesterday (Tuesday 6 March) following the disruption to water supply in the South of …
On the blog today we look at the plans to strengthen protection for ancient woodland and ensure new housing developments benefit the environment, look at the data on recycling which informs policy, and the call for EU member states to …
On the blog today we look at the importance of big cats following World Wildlife Day and outline how we are protecting our wildlife with future farming policy.
On the blog today we take a look at the recent funding boost for marine research in the UK and highlight the Chief Medical Officer's annual report.