Coverage of funding for councils to clean up chewing gum from our streets
Today we are looking at coverage of new funding for councils to clean up chewing gum from our streets
Three marine sites better protected as Highly Protected Marine Areas imposed
The first three marine areas have now been given Highly Protected Marine Area status in English waters, which will aim to protect their marine ecosystems for generations to come. Species and habitats found at the sites will benefit from the highest levels of protection against human activities such as dredging and trawling. The designated sites …
Dry weather impacts on fish in rivers
Today (Monday 3 July), the BBC reported there have been unprecedented fish deaths in rivers due to record hot temperatures in June. The piece highlights that the Environment Agency has received more reports of dead fish than the same time …
Defra’s response to reports on Thames Water
Today’s blog outlines widespread coverage on Thames Water
Environment Agency response to recent incident at Fleetwood Wastewater Treatment Works
Today’s blog outlines how the Environment Agency is working as part of the multi-agency response to the recent burst pipe at Fleetwood Wastewater Treatment Works.
Expanded offer of the Sustainable Farming Incentive to roll out from August
Blog looking at the Sustainable Farming Incentive 2023 which will start accepting applications from August, offering an improved, more streamlined process for farmers.
Coverage of the Kept Animals Bill opposition debate
There has been widespread coverage in the I News, Daily Express, BBC News, Sky News, the Guardian and in the Sun reporting on yesterday’s opposition debate which the Kept Animals Bill.
Coverage of the abolition of council DIY waste charges
Today we are looking at coverage of the abolition of charges to dispose of DIY waste at household waste recycling centres
Coverage on the donation of flood equipment to Ukraine
Today we are looking at coverage of the Environment Agency’s donation of flood equipment to Ukraine.
Coverage on Hunting Trophies Bill
There has been coverage in The Times today on the Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) Bill. We are supporting the Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) Bill, which will deliver our commitment to ban the import of hunting trophies from endangered animals. This comprehensive ban will cover all species considered to be at risk from the international trade, …