Update on the coronavirus response - 11 May 2020
Update on the coronavirus response - 11 May 2020
The government is working closely with the food and drink industry to ensure the public can continue to access the food they need.
New support for England’s dairy farmers
Today we look at coverage of our new package of support for dairy farmers, including a new dairy hardship fund and government-backed £1 million communications campaign.
Natural England data shows spending time in the garden is beneficial for wellbeing
Today we look at coverage of data collected by Natural England which suggests that spending time in a garden is as beneficial for health and wellbeing as living in the wealthiest areas.
Councils urged to re-open recycling centres
The opening of HWRCs will lower the risk of waste build-up and fly-tipping
Financial support for England’s zoos
In today's blog we look at coverage of the announcement of a £14 million fund to help zoos cover costs relating to animal keeping.
Government support for environmental charities during coronavirus
This afternoon we look at Government support for environmental charities during coronavirus.
Defra’s response to coverage of EAC letter on water demand
On Wednesday 29 April the Environmental Audit Committee wrote to the government to highlight concerns recently raised in a National Audit Office report looking at the additional pressures that climate change and population growth are likely to place on our public water supply.
Meeting demand for seasonal workers throughout the harvest season
There has been coverage in the Financial Times this morning of the recruitment push needed to enlist the tens of thousands of workers necessary to bring this year’s harvest home.
Response to concerns about the New Guinea flatworm
In today's blog, we look at claims from insect charity Buglife about the potential threat of the invasive New Guinea flatworm entering the country in the soil of potted plant imports.
Environment Secretary shares progress on “Pick for Britain”
There has been widespread coverage this morning in BBC News, Sky News, the Daily Telegraph, the Daily Mail, the Evening Standard, the Guardian, the I, the Sun and the Express of the Environment Secretary’s comments yesterday on the need for …
Support for zoos during coronavirus pandemic
Today we're looking at positive coverage of the support available for zoos during the coronavirus pandemic. This includes a commitment to make an emergency fund available to zoos to help them meet their expenses whilst they are unable to open to the public.