Coverage of our announcement of £23 million for fish exporters
In today's blog we look at coverage of our announcement of up to £23m to support fishing businesses.
Supermarkets and food supply
Today we look at media coverage of a Defra consultation to enable the fast-tracking of some supermarket delivery lorries returning to Europe so that they can restock and return, ensuring delays are not introduced into the food supply chain.
Environment watchdog online complaint system goes live
Today an interim system for registering complaints against public bodies suspected of failing to meet environmental law has gone live.
Independent review of flood insurance
This morning there is coverage on the front page of the Yorkshire Post and BBC News of our announcement of the recommendations of an independent review of flood insurance, commissioned by the government following flooding in South Yorkshire last winter.
Times interview with Environment Secretary on air quality
As part of its ‘Clean Air For All’ campaign, the Times (online) has published an interview with the Environment Secretary Michael Gove and the Health Secretary Matt Hancock. The Times mistakenly claims the Environment Secretary “rejected” the paper’s calls for …
Food security and Brexit, and the Efra Committee on the Government‘s response to the Dangerous Dogs report
Food security and Brexit, and the Efra Committee on the Government‘s response to the Dangerous Dogs report.
Wednesday 14 March: The Chancellor on plastics and new stats on greyhound injuries
Spring Statement: Single-use plastics and red diesel There is widespread coverage today including in The Times, BBC online, and The Guardian of the Treasury’s call for evidence on using taxes to address single-use plastic waste - announced in yesterday's Spring …
Monday 27 November: Microbeads
Today on the blog, the laying of legislation before Parliament to ban microbeads.
Tuesday 21 November: Non-executive directors, Avian Flu, plastic pollution
On the blog today we address reports that lead non-executive director Steve Holliday is expected to hand in his notice, advice for backyard flock keepers to remain vigilant for signs of bird flu, and our pledge to tackle plastic pollution.
Thursday 9 November: Neonicotinoids, bitterns, Cotswolds AONB and glyphosate
On the blog today: Environment Secretary Michael Gove announces the UK will support further restrictions on the use of neonicotinoid pesticides, we highlight Natural England work to support the Bittern following stats showing their numbers are increasing, and Lord Gardiner visits the Cotswolds AONB.