There has been extensive discussion about the changes to Agricultural Property Relief, announced in the Budget on 30 October. The government inherited a £22 billion hole in the public finances, and we had to make difficult decisions at the Budget …
On today's blog we look at research on the link between air pollution and asthma and the UN climate change report.
On this afternoon’s blog the Environment Secretary welcomes news that the residents of Whaley Bridge are able to return to their homes following damage to Toddbrook Reservoir last week.
A look into today's coverage of potential impacts for operations of the Thames Barrier.
On this morning's blog we look at the first conviction under Finn’s Law, the Countryside Stewardship Facilitation fund, which is now open for applications, and the fish deaths in the river Sheppey.
Today's blog focuses on the Environment Secretary's praise for the Daily Mirror's campaign to raise awareness of trophy hunting, and includes an update on the situation at Whaley Bridge
Read today's blog about the Environment Secretary's visit to Whaley Bridge where she met with emergency response teams working to fix a breach at Toddbrook Reservoir.
Read today's blog to see the Environment Secretary's statement about the situation in Whaley Bridge, the Environment Secretary's recent visit to Countryfile Live and how Defra supports the RSPCA in stamping out illegal puppy trading.
There has been positive coverage of the launch of the Love Water campaign. The campaign aims to raise awareness of the importance of water and the role everyone plays in protecting it.
Today's blog looks at the success of the 5p plastic bag charge as the Environment Secretary reveals bag sales are down by 90% since it the charge was introduced. Furthermore, the Rural Payments Agency confirms that overdue agri-environment claims have been fully paid, we provide clarification on government reconsideration of metaldehyde ban and National Parks Minister, Lord Garner, visits New Forest Show.
Today's blog looks at a poster campaign launched to warn of the threat of African swine fever and raising awareness of the devastation to oak trees caused by oak processionary moth.