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Ahead of yesterday’s #UKRiverSummit , Minister for Water Robbie Moore MP MP spoke with Ruben Reuter of Channel 4 News about water resilience and protecting biodiversity in rivers.
#PlanForWater
The largest temperate #rainforest in England... 😮 🍃
We’re delighted to introduce Borrowdale in the #LakeDistrict as our newest #NationalNatureReserve in partnership with National Trust.
Read more about its unique habitats and species: gov.uk/government/new…
#NNRWeek
We're sequencing the DNA from a large portion of our precious Fungarium specimens and making the outputs #openaccess for all, with a new grant from Defra UK! 🍄🧬
Why does it matter? Hear from project lead Ester Gaya 👇
kew.org/read-and-watch…
England’s newest #NationalNatureReserve is home to some of the oldest animal #fossils . 🐚
The Bradgate Park Trust and Swithland Wood in #Leicestershire features spectacular geology, ancient woodland and a rich variety of species.
gov.uk/government/new… #NNRWeek
Following the latest update from South West Water, the boil notice has been lifted for residents in the Alston area in Brixham - 85% of those affected.
The notice remains in place for those in Hillhead, upper parts of Brixham and Kingswear areas.
We kicked off a summer of agricultural shows at Devon County Show yesterday! 🚜
Mark Spencer met with farmers and food producers, discussing our major package of support for the UK’s farming and food sector that was announced earlier this week.
gov.uk/government/new…
This morning Mark Spencer met public health officials and MPs in Devon to discuss the water supply issues in Brixham.
Info from South West Water: southwestwater.co.uk/household/help…
Wider info: gov.uk/government/new…
People in Brixham should follow updates from South West Water on the issues affecting drinking water.
Bottled water collection points, advice on boiling water and support for vulnerable customers is available.
More info: gov.uk/government/new…
I am getting regular updates on the issue affecting drinking water in Brixham, Devon and have spoken to the CEO of South West Water.
People should continue to follow the precautionary measures. See the latest information here:
southwestwater.co.uk/household/help…
🦠Christine Middlemiss 🇺🇦 hosted the panel “Strengthening Animal Health Systems Globally to combat AMR” at today's #AMR conference hosted by UK Gov & The Royal Society.
👏Huge thanks to our animal health experts Dr Monique Eloit, Brooke 🐴🧡's Shereene Williams, @RUMA’s Chair Cat McLaughlin & Arshnee Moodley.