Draft determinations for water companies
The economic regulator of the water sector Ofwat has confirmed it will delay its publication of water company draft determinations until 11 July 2024.
Updated: Fri May 24 2024
Environment Agency explains that pollution in Windermere is reducing but more needs to be done to tackle all sources of
Andy Brown, Environment, Planning and Engagement Manager at the Environment Agency, explains that pollution in Windermere is reducing but more needs to be done to tackle all sources of pollution, not just sewage.
Updated: Fri May 24 2024
How the project lead for the Isle of Wight coastal defence scheme is actively reducing carbon
My name is Emily Webster and I am the project lead for two coastal defence schemes in Sandown Bay on the south-eastern coast of the Isle of Wight. These schemes will refurbish over 2km of sea wall and groynes in ...
Updated: Wed May 22 2024
Why what we do with our rubbish matters
Rebecca Mason, Senior Adviser in our Enforcement and Waste Crime Team, shares why she works for the Environment Agency and why what we do with our rubbish matters. I have worked for the Environment Agency for over 20 years in ...
Updated: Wed May 22 2024
Coverage of Defra's expanded and improved SFI offer
There has been positive coverage in the media of Defra's expanded and improved Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI).
Updated: Tue May 21 2024
What's the foam you sometimes see along Britain's coastlines?
Have you ever been at the coast and noticed a frothy foam at the water's edge? From April to August, it's fairly common to see these discoloured, sometimes creamy-looking and bad smelling foamy patches in the sea. You might think ...
Updated: Tue May 21 2024
See it, Snap it, Report it! Suspected Japanese oyster drill
Those working to protect our Nation's biodiversity couldn't do their job without the additional eyes and ears of the public. One way the public can assist is by reporting unusual and new sightings of flora and fauna, but have you ...
Updated: Mon May 20 2024
Task force Fukushima - building trust to protect people and the environment.
By Jo Nettleton, Chief Regulator for the Environment Agency. 'Recently I was delighted to be appointed in the newly created role of Chief Regulator at the Environment Agency. My role is to make sure that the EA is a future-focussed, ...
Updated: Thu May 16 2024
Coverage of the Farm to Fork Summit at Downing Street
Following a package of new measures announced by the Prime Minister at the Farm to Fork summit, there has been widespread coverage across broadcast, national and trade media.
Updated: Wed May 15 2024
Inaccurate coverage of Environment Agency investigation at Lake Windermere
Today we are looking at inaccurate coverage of the Environment Agency's involvement in a pollution incident at Bowness-on-Windermere.
Updated: Wed May 15 2024
Funding available for nutrient management solutions
Through the £15 million Nutrient Management competition, we're offering funding to develop solutions which address the challenges related to nutrient management in soils and water associated with agricultural livestock and crop production. In this post, I'll share links to the guidance so you can prepare for the competition opening on 29 May.
Updated: Tue May 14 2024
Changes to permitted development rights
We want to make it easier for farmers to strengthen their businesses. To that end, several changes to permitted development rights are coming into effect from 21 May.
Updated: Fri May 10 2024
Coverage of Defra's Response to Independent Review into Labour Shortages in the Food Supply Chain
There has been widespread media coverage following our announcement of new measures to address labour shortages in the food supply chain. The news was reported by publications including The Telegraph, Farmers Guardian, Farmers Weekly, Horticulture Week, The Grocer and Farming UK.
Updated: Thu May 09 2024
Avian Influenza in US cattle
In today's blog we look at media coverage of highly pathogenic avian influenza in dairy cattle in the United States.
Updated: Fri Apr 26 2024
Coverage about the cost of new border checks
Today's blog outlines the government response to recent coverage on the potential cost of new border checks
Updated: Fri Apr 26 2024
FiPL spotlight: the Central Dartmoor Farm Cluster
In the latest Farming in Protected Landscape (FiPL) project spotlight, I shine a light on the work of the Central Dartmoor Farm Cluster.
Updated: Tue Apr 23 2024
Coverage of the UK-wide ban on wet wipes containing plastic
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.
Updated: Mon Apr 22 2024
Coverage about upcoming border checks
Today's blog outlines the government response to recent inaccurate coverage on upcoming border checks
Updated: Fri Apr 19 2024
Webinar follow up: uplands
On Wednesday 27 March, we held a webinar on the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) and Countryside Stewardship (CS) schemes for upland farmers. In this post, we summarise what we covered and include links for you to learn more.
Updated: Mon Apr 15 2024
Trees and biodiversity net gain on small sites
Amanda Newsome, Biodiversity Net Gain Advisor and Jim Smith, Urban Forestry Advisor at the Forestry Commission explore how integrating trees into new developments can contribute towards delivering biodiversity net gain.
Updated: Thu Apr 11 2024
Farming rules for water: The importance of Nutrient Management Planning in farming
Following last week's blog about soil testing, we're now looking at another area where we often find issues during a farm inspection - nutrient management planning. Around 30% of farms we inspected last year weren't able to provide evidence of ...
Updated: Wed Apr 10 2024
Tools and information to support the delivery of nutrient mitigation published
We are pleased to share a couple of products published to support the delivery of nutrient mitigation schemes across the country. These include our improved Nutrient Neutrality Budget Calculators and a page of technical Information on Nature-Based Solutions as Nutrient ...
Updated: Mon Apr 08 2024
Biodiversity Net Gain: guest insights on planning BNG for small sites
Welcome to our Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) guest blog, featuring industry experts sharing their top tips. They are: Julia Baker, Technical Director, Nature Services, Mott MacDonald Isabelle Carter, Regional Director and Landscape Architect, Stride Treglown Emma Toovey, Chief Ecology Officer, ...
Updated: Thu Apr 04 2024
The publication of the Common User Charge rates
Today we look at coverage following the government's publication of the Common User Charge rates and guidance
Updated: Thu Apr 04 2024
Beware the criminals lurking online
The modern way to find many of the services, trades, and products we need to buy is to look online. It's quick, easy and you can do it from the comfort of your own home. But it is a minefield ...
Updated: Wed Apr 03 2024