Unlimited financial penalties for environmental offences will mean “polluters always pay.”
Companies who breach their environmental permits now face unlimited financial penalties following major changes to Variable Monetary Penalties (VMPs).
Environment Agency response to Panorama investigation
Today’s blog outlines the Environment Agency’s response to an investigation by BBC Panorama
Coverage of XL Bully definition
Today we are looking at media coverage around the definition of an XL Bully type dog.
New measures to boost access to nature announced
The start of a search for a new National Park is amongst new nature projects announced today.
Response to Surfers Against Sewage report
Today (21 November) there has been media coverage of a report by Surfers Against Sewage which claims 60% of inland swimming spots that they monitored would be classified as ‘poor’ if officially designated as bathing waters. To note, it is …
Coverage of NAO report on resilience to flooding
Today we are responding to coverage of the National Audit Office’s report on resilience to flooding.
Update on beet sugar negotiations
Annual price negotiations are ongoing between British Sugar and NFU Sugar on next year’s beet sugar price, with no agreement yet being reached. A Defra spokesperson said: Defra has had further discussion with all parties. The Government recognises the importance …
Inaccurate coverage on monitoring water quality in England
Today we are looking at inaccurate media coverage on monitoring water quality in England.
Coverage of XL Bully announcement
There has been widespread coverage, including in the BBC following our announcement that the XL Bully type has been added to the list of dogs banned under Dangerous Dogs Act. This means that from 31 December 2023 breeding, selling, advertising, …
Guardian article on English flood defences
Today we are responding to article in the Guardian about English flood defences