Second Reading of the Fisheries Bill in the House of Commons
Today’s blog looks at the Fisheries Bill, which was debated in the House of Commons last night.
Government announces £2 million air quality funding for Local Authorities
On today's blog, we look into the Government's £2 million air quality funding for Local Authorities
Widespread positive coverage of our plastic bag charge extension
Our announcement to extend the charge to all retailers and increase it to 10p from April 2021 has received widespread positive reaction.
Government announces world-leading new law to protect rainforests
Today's blog looks at media coverage of our consultation on a world-leading new law to protect rainforests and clean up the UK’s supply chains
Environment Agency’s National Fish Farm restocks record-breaking weight of fish
A look into coverage of the Environment Agency’s restocking programme which saw a record-breaking weight of fish restocked
Inaccurate coverage in the Guardian
An article in today’s Guardian wrongly claims that the Chief Executive of the Environment Agency, Sir James Bevan, has “endorsed a proposal to water down laws on the cleanliness of polluted rivers, lakes and coastlines after Brexit”.
Positive coverage of new framework for environmental targets
Our four priority areas for driving significant and lasting environmental improvements will be cleaner air, cleaner water, less waste and more biodiversity.
Environment Agency staff working round the clock to reduce fish deaths
Environment Agency staff have been working round the clock to respond to environmental incidents across the country, including reports of fish in distress.
Managing and protecting our rivers and waterways
This afternoon's blog looks at how the Environment Agency and Defra are working hard to achieve clean water in our rivers and lakes.
UK standards on medicines for farm animals
Today we look at coverage in the Mail on Sunday and Daily Mirror on UK safety standards restricting the use of medicines for food-producing animals after the EU Exit Transition Period.