Coverage of second day of COP26
Today we are looking at media coverage of the second day of climate change summit COP26.
Coverage of COP26 as summit begins
There has been widespread coverage of the climate change summit COP26 which started yesterday (31 October). Following an interview with environmental editor Emma Gatten, a piece in The Daily Telegraph includes comments from the Environment Secretary regarding a range of …
Environment Bill storm overflows amendment coverage
Today we are looking at media coverage of the announcement that the Environment Bill will be strengthened further to tackle water pollution.
Defra response to Environment Bill storm overflows amendment coverage
Today we are looking at media coverage of an amendment to the Environment Bill related to sewage discharges from storm overflows.
Environment Bill strengthened to protect nature and tackle waste
Today we are looking at media coverage of our new amendments to help improve and strengthen the Environment Bill.
An ambitious new strategy for chalk streams
Environment Minister Rebecca Pow, Environment Agency Chair Emma Howard Boyd and Natural England Chair Tony Juniper visited the River Mimran in Hertfordshire on Friday 15 October for the launch of the Chalk Stream Restoration Strategy. They met with members of …
Package of measures announced to support pig sector
There has been widespread coverage of the announcement of a package of measures to support the pig industry. This was widely covered in national, regional and trade media, including The Times, The Financial Times, Daily Mail, The Guardian, the I …
Natasha’s Law comes into force
In this afternoon's blog we are looking at media coverage of Natasha’s Law which comes into force today.
Defra responds to coverage of UK decision on EU fishing licensing applications
On Tuesday 28th September 2021, the UK government announced the outcome of EU fishing licence applications. This gained broad coverage across national and trade titles, including a front page splash in the Telegraph. Coverage included outlets such as The Times, …
Government response to gene editing consultation
Today we are looking at media coverage of our plans to unlock the power of gene editing technologies to help our farmers grow more resistant, nutritious and productive crops.