How green will new environment secretary Thérèse Coffey be? Appointment greeted with some surprise – and hope – by environment sector as it faces crucial challenges The Guardian - UK · Oct 26, 2022
Who is in and who is out? Key figures in Rishi Sunak’s cabinet Jeremy Hunt and Penny Mordaunt keep roles, and Jacob Rees-Mogg among those quitting as new PM picks team The Guardian - UK · Oct 25, 2022
‘He’s a believer’: will Sunak rebuild green agenda torn up by Truss? Environmental groups see new PM as welcome relief but restoring climate credentials will be difficult The Guardian - UK · Oct 24, 2022
‘I’m shedding tears of rage!’ How the Tories’ ‘war on nature’ outraged everyone from the RSPB to farmers Liz Truss’s ministers seem determined to rip up environmental protections. But they’re facing resistance from an extraordinary alliance of wildlife charities and green-minded Conservatives The Guardian - UK · Oct 20, 2022
UK government’s approach to waste crime ‘close to decriminalisation’ Commons report finds organised criminals view illegal dumping fines as business expense and there is no coherent plan The Guardian - UK · Oct 19, 2022
‘Hot air’: plans to crack down on UK water polluters dismissed as toothless Exclusive: critics say stripped-down Environment Agency has not levied a fine in 12 years so no point to higher cap The Guardian - UK · Oct 15, 2022
Liz Truss on collision course with Jacob Rees-Mogg over solar power ban PM wants to prevent panels on 58% of farmland but business secretary says renewables need to be boosted The Guardian - UK · Oct 13, 2022
Poultry farmers call for birds to be kept inside to combat bird flu Chicken and egg producers call for housing order for poultry and captive birds to be extended across UK The Guardian - UK · Oct 12, 2022
What dog breeds are banned in the UK? Warning issued after rise in attacks Number of dog bite deaths have doubled in the last 15 years Wales Online · Oct 10, 2022
Full list of four banned dog breeds in the UK as number of fatal attacks increases Defra has warned owners that it is a criminal offence to allow any dog to be 'dangerously out of control' Chronicle Live · Oct 9, 2022
RSPCA confirm suspected Avian flu after dead birds found in Merseyside park Questions were previously asked over what caused the birds' deaths Liverpool Echo · Oct 5, 2022
Bird flu: Swans and geese found dead in London canals amid major avian flu outbreak ‘It’s terrible - we are seeing dead carcasses all the time’, says river worker Evening Standard · Oct 5, 2022
Bird flu: ‘Worst outbreak in UK history’ may put Christmas turkeys at risk DEFRA is facing calls to provide more protection to farmers Evening Standard · Oct 3, 2022
Christmas turkeys could be at risk after worst bird flu outbreak in UK history Three million birds have been culled with bird flu detected at 155 sites across the UK Evening Standard · Oct 2, 2022
Chronicle Live · Sep 29, 2022 Marine deaths on North East beaches more likely to be caused by industrial toxins than algal bloom The deaths were not attributed to one single cause, though a harmful algal bloom was thought to be "significant" at the time. New research has shed more light on a potential cause
Wales Online · Sep 28, 2022 UK's chief vet issues urgent message on bird flu to animal keepers Zones set up in parts of England to keep outbreak in check
Wales Online · Sep 28, 2022 People urged to 'remain vigilant' as Asian hornets are spotted in UK Defra has confirmed the news today
Wales Online · Sep 27, 2022 Concern for birds as new cases of avian flu show virus spreading quickly Cases of avian influenza have been identified in Norfolk, Suffolk and Lancashire
Leeds Live · Sep 26, 2022 Fear after two swans die at Leeds park as public warned not to touch birds Leeds City Council confirmed DEFRA are aware of the swan deaths at Roundhay Park and checks are happening daily
The Guardian - UK · Sep 25, 2022 Rapid expansion of visa scheme leaves seasonal workers at risk of exploitation Experts say scheme’s rules urgently need significant changes to prioritise worker protection
The Guardian - UK · Sep 24, 2022 Conservation groups brand mini-budget an ‘attack on nature’ RSPB, Wildlife Trusts and National Trust criticise plans to create 38 ‘investment zones’ across England
The Guardian - UK · Sep 24, 2022 Government poised to scrap nature ‘Brexit bonus’ for farmers Defra accused of ‘all-out attack’ on environment by wildlife groups
The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2022 Government launched ‘attack on nature’ with mini-budget, conservationists warn The RSPB, the Wildlife Trusts and the National Trust have all criticised the Government over some of its proposed policies.
Daily Mirror · Sep 23, 2022 Heartbreak as thousands of dead sea creatures mysteriously wash up on British beach Locals heading down for their morning walk or run on the beach in North Yorkshire were greeted by thousands of dead sea creatures that had mysteriously washed ashore
The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2022 Liz Truss ‘to scrap proposed bans on fur and foie gras imports’ Dropping promises made last year would be huge let-down for animals and people, says Conservative Animal Welfare Foundation