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Inaccurate reporting on foot and mouth disease controls

Inaccurate reporting on foot and mouth disease controls

There has been inaccurate media coverage regarding foot and mouth disease (FMD) controls with reports that it took six or seven days for controls on commercial imports to take effect and “allowed disease to enter the country.”

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Coverage of the England Woodland Creation Offer

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 9 June 2021 - Categories: Weekly stories
Image of trees and plants near river

In today's blog we look at widespread coverage of the Forestry Commission's England Woodland Creation Offer, which provides greater financial incentives for landowners and farmers to plant and manage trees.

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Government marks World Ocean Day with marine commitments

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 8 June 2021 - Categories: marine
Two dolphins in the blue ocean

In today's blog we look at the government's marine commitments as the UK advances its role as a global leader in marine protection.

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New Animal Welfare Bill launched to protect pets, livestock and wild animals

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 8 June 2021 - Categories: Weekly stories
A photo of a puppy in a field

In today’s blog, we look at the launch of our Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill.

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Public urged to Plant For Our Planet and £8m announced for international conservation projects

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 7 June 2021 - Categories: Weekly stories
Image of Environment Minister Rebecca Pow behind green plants.

In today's blog we look at media coverage of the new campaign ‘Plant For Our Planet’ and announcement of over £8 million for international conservation projects.

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Brucella canis in imported rescue dogs

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 7 June 2021 - Categories: Weekly stories
Photo of a puppy

In today’s blog, we look at coverage on cases of brucella canis in imported rescue dogs.

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Agreement in principle reached on fisheries for 2021

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 3 June 2021 - Categories: Fisheries
Fishing boats in harbour

In today's blog we look at media coverage of an agreement being reached on fisheries arrangements for 2021.

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Bathing water quality in England

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 2 June 2021 - Categories: Weekly stories
Beach

In today's blog we look at inaccurate coverage of the UK being ranked last in Europe for bathing water quality in 2020.

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Call for evidence launched on fur trade

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 1 June 2021 - Categories: Uncategorized
A photo of fur coats on a clothes rail

In today’s blog, we look at the launch of a new call for evidence on the fur trade

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Media coverage of the launch of the Great British Spring Clean

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 28 May 2021 - Categories: Uncategorized
Minister Pow picking litter

Today we are looking at media coverage of the launch of the annual Great British Spring Clean.

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Next phase of bTB eradication strategy confirmed

Posted by: Defra Press Office, Posted on: 28 May 2021 - Categories: Uncategorized
A cow sitting in a field

In today’s blog, we look at our announcement on the next phase of the Government’s strategy to eradicate TB

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