Wednesday 10 January: English sparkling wine
Today on the blog, coverage that English sparkling wine enjoyed a sales boost at the end of December.
Tuesday 9 January: Microbeads
Today on the blog, coverage of Defra's announcement that the ban on manufacture of products containing microbeads has now come into effect.
Monday 8 January: Northern Forest, waste, flood prevention, circus animals and rainfall
...habitat for wildlife to thrive, and a natural environment for millions of people to enjoy. This new forest will help us deliver a Green Brexit and help to deliver on...
Friday 5 January: China waste - myth busting and coffee cup waste
On today's blog we myth bust China's ban on waste exports and talk about the coffee cup charge.
Thursday 4 January: Oxford Farming Conference
...- integrating the needs of agriculture businesses, other enterprises, consumers, public health and the environment. I want to give farmers and land managers time and the tools to adapt to...
Wednesday 3 January: Storm Eleanor hits the UK and subsidy schemes boost wildlife populations
On the blog today we look at the latest on Storm Eleanor and how research by the RSPB shows subsidy schemes are helping to increase wildlife populations.
Tuesday 2 January: Woodland Creation Grant, Discard Ban and Ivory consultation
On today's blog we look at the Woodland Creation Fund which is now open for applications, explain the next stage of the Discard Ban and welcome the 30,000 responses to our consultation on banning ivory sales.
Friday 22 December: Pet welfare, Food Waste, Plastic waste report and the Environment Secretary's Devon Visit
...the best ways to meet the care for their animals. This includes the need for all dogs to be microchipped, advice on the best way to train pets and guidance...
Thursday 21 December: Environment Secretary opens new defence scheme in Dawlish Warren
...to communities, as well as investment and opportunities. Following his visit to Dawlish Warren, the Environment Secretary will visit the Devon Wildlife Trust’s trial reintroduction of beavers on the River...
Wednesday 20 December: Microbeads ban signed into legislation
...marine life. This news means that from 9 January, it will be illegal to manufacture personal care products containing microbeads. From 9 July, it will be illegal to sell them....