Ban on unregistered XL Bully dogs now in force
We look at media coverage of the law banning XL Bully dogs without a valid exemption coming into force.
New announcements to boost nature recovery one year on from the launch of the Environmental Improvement Plan
New measures will help to protect wildlife and habitats on land and at sea
Media coverage on new border controls
Today we’re looking at coverage on new border controls introduced today under the Border Target Operating Model
Ban on disposable vapes
Today’s blog outlines reaction to the government’s ban on disposable vapes.
Coverage of the OEP report
We have set out the strides we are making toward a cleaner, greener future and here is a reminder of what we have achieved: https://twitter.com/DefraGovUK/status/1696538275035631938
Public Accounts Committee report into flood resilience and flood defences
Today’s blog outlines the government and Environment Agency response to a report by the PAC on flood resilience.
Coverage of Environment Agency enforcement of farming regulations in the River Wye
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Today (14 January) there is coverage in the Observer of claims by campaign group River Action about the Environment Agency’s regulation of poultry farms in the River Wye Catchment. River Action is quoted claiming that the Environment Agency has …
Coverage of UK farming schemes upgrades and plans to consult on food labelling
Blog on the coverage of our announcement on the biggest upgrades to UK farming schemes introduced by the Government since Britain left the EU.
Inaccurate coverage on our farming budget
The Guardian has today published a piece claiming the government has broken its promise to English farmers by failing to spend the promised £2.4 billion a year on agriculture between 2021 and 2023.
Coverage of electrical waste recycling plans
Today we are looking at coverage following the launch of our electrical waste recycling consultation.