Coverage about upcoming border checks
Coverage about upcoming border checks
Today’s blog outlines the government response to recent inaccurate coverage on upcoming border checks
Water Minister meets farmers in drought affected Norfolk
In this blog we look at Minister Pow’s visit to Norfolk and the work being done by the government to boost water security in the region and England as a whole.
Environment Secretary holds roundtable on improving the River Deben
Local partners joined Defra ministers at a roundtable to discuss water quality at the River Deben
Drought explained
In this blog we look how the Environment Agency and government prepare for drought.
Coverage on storm overflows and protected sites
Defra’s response to coverage of Greenpeace Unearthed findings about storm overflows and protected sites.
Coverage of single-use carrier bag statistics
Today we are looking at coverage of new figures showing that sales of single-use plastic carrier bags continue to fall.
Coverage of update to extended producer responsibility scheme
There has been coverage in the Financial Times, the Telegraph, The Times and i News following our announcement providing further details on the extended producer responsibility for packaging scheme. The announcement confirmed that, following extensive engagement with industry, and in …
What we have achieved at agricultural shows this summer
Agricultural shows are the highlight of farming calendars across the country. Since May, Defra ministers have travelled to 16 different shows in every nation and region of the UK , speaking to farmers and land managers about our new farming …
Coverage on new protected status for Single Malt Welsh Whisky
Today we are looking at coverage of our announcement that Single Malt Welsh Whisky has received protected status.
Asian hornets identified in Dover
Today we are looking at media coverage on our announcement regarding confirmed sightings of Asian hornets in Dover
The Environmental Improvement Plan: 40 Achievements Driving Sustainable Progress
Today, we look at key actions the government has taken to deliver on vital environmental objectives.