Horse helps Natural Flood Management scheme pack a punch
This afternoon's blog looks at a natural flood management scheme in Essex that has hit the headlines this week.
Marian Spain visits Oxfordshire farms and £35 million fund to boost rural business
In today's blog we look at a visit by Natural England’s Marian Spain to farmers in Oxfordshire and positive coverage of our announcement of £35 million of funding for the next round of the RDPE Growth programme.
Defra response to Greenpeace press release about marine protections
Defra response to media coverage of super trawler detected fishing in UK Marine Protected Areas.
Veterinary Medicines Directorate report on antibiotic sales published
Today we're looking at positive coverage of the VMD’s annual report on veterinary antibiotic resistance and sales surveillance (VARSS) in Politics Home, Farmers Weekly, Pig World Farming UK and Agriland.
£2 million Government support to protect rare albatrosses on Gough Island
This evening we're looking at coverage in the Telegraph of our project to protect rare albatrosses on Gough Island.
Financial Times report on flood risk and climate change
This afternoon we're looking at Financial Times coverage about the growing number of UK households at risk of flooding due to climate change.
Environment Bill moves forward
Today we're looking at the Environment Bill passing its Second Reading in the House of Commons yesterday.
Environment Agency publishes annual regulatory performance report
The Environment Agency's report includes a review of business compliance, greenhouse gas emissions, serious pollution incidents and illegal waste activity.
£22 million awarded to farmers to boost productivity
We have announced that £22 million will be awarded to farmers to spend on time-saving and innovative farm equipment.
Report into Invasive Non-Native Species calls for army of volunteers
The government responds to the Invasive Non-Native Species report that was published today by the Environmental Audit Committee.