Monday 5 March - World Wildlife Day,
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.
Friday 02 March: Funding boost for marine research and Chief Medical Officer's annual report
...inherited it, and set out in the 25 year plan for the environment how this will be achieved. This includes a commitment to publishing a new Chemicals Strategy to tackle...
Thursday 1 March: The One Show and the ‘plastic free' challenge and Secretary of State's speech at Water UK's City Conference
On the our blog this afternoon, we take a look at Minister Coffey's appearance on the One Show discussing plastic recycling. We also take a moment to highlight the Secretary of State's speech at the Water UK City Conference.
Thursday 1 March: Pesticides and Plastics
...customers whether they want to receive cutlery with their order, and an overhaul in packaging to move to more environmentally friendly alternatives. Welcoming the announcement, Michael Gove said: I am...
Wednesday 28 February: Higher incomes expected for dairy farmers in 2017/18, Minister Coffey to meet 'plastic-free family' on The One Show, BBC Fisheries Focus,
On today's blog we take a look at higher incomes expected for dairy farmers in 2017/18, look ahead to Minister Coffey's meeting with a plastic-free family on the One Show and wrap up with a look at today's coverage on …
Tuesday 27 February: Historic opportunity for farmers, Animals in circuses, Fly-tipping in the countryside and the Deposit return scheme (DRS)
Historic opportunity for farmers to help shape future farming policy Today, we have launched a consultation into the future of British farming and the environment, placing the power back into...
Monday 26 February: Starbucks Coffee cup trail, US dairy imports and Watervoles
...our carrier bag charge. We are carefully considering the EAC Committee’s recent recommendations on coffee cups and will respond shortly. US dairy imports Photo credit: Thinkstock Today’s I newspaper infers...
Friday 23 February: British lamb exports, CCTV in slaughterhouses and plastic straws ban
...trade show currently being held in Dubai. Legislation laid for CCTV in slaughterhouses Photo credit: pixabay Legislation to make CCTV cameras mandatory in slaughterhouses in England to safeguard animal welfare...
Thursday 22 February: Water industry regulation, UK waste stats, air quality high court case and fishing after Brexit
On today's blog, we look at water industry regulation, waste statistics for the UK, the high court case on air quality and fishing after Brexit.
Wednesday 21 February: Our response to the air quality court case, more on the NFU conference
On today's blog, we publish our response to a high court ruling on our air quality plans and there's further coverage of the NFU conference.