There has been coverage, including in the Telegraph, Sky News, The Independent, Daily Mail, The Times and The Mirror of the publication of the government response to our consultation on a ban on plastic-containing wet wipes. Today’s announcement sets out the next steps to ban the sale and supply of wet wipes containing plastic across the UK.
On today's blog we're looking at Year of Green Action ambassadors, Government action to improve air quality: response to Friends of the Earth analysis and Schools and communities receiving a million free tree saplings.
On today's blog we're looking at Natural England outlining plans to extend the Isles of Scilly Special Protection (SPA) by almost 13,000 hectares.
We look at BBC Countryfile's coverage on protecting blanket bogs, as well as church bells in Devon becoming the first to be used as a flood warning system.
The Sunday Times is today (Sunday 24 February) running an article incorrectly accusing the Environment Secretary of ordering the slaughter of thousands sick squirrels and deer which is completely untrue.
In today's blog, we report on coverage of Bristol's Clean Air Zone Plan.
In today's blog we look at conservation covenants - a new tool for protecting the environment, and the movement of equines in a no-deal Brexit.
On today's blog we're looking at the publication of important guidance for businesses that import and export animals, animal products, fish and feed. This guidance is specifically to help businesses prepare in the event of a no deal Brexit.
On today's blog we look at the Daily Mail's coverage of the upcoming Great British Spring Clean, reporting nearly 100,000 people have signed up to litter clear-ups so far. We also report on Defra's announcement of the GovTech catalyst competition winners.
The Environment Secretary addressed stakeholders at the annual NFU Conference. Speaking alongside NFU President Minette Batters, he reiterated our commitment to maintain high standards of food production, animal welfare and environmental standards as the UK leaves the EU.
Today's blog looks at the Environmental Audit Committee report that is calling on the government to make clothing manufacturers pay more towards collecting and recycling the waste they create.