George Eustice

Liz Truss has held her first meeting with her newly-appointed Cabinet - where the energy crisis will have undoubtedly been a key topic of conversation. Credit: Getty Images

The Liz Truss Cabinet: who has been given what by the new PM?

England has reported the highest number of daily Covid-19 cases since the start of the pandemic (Photo: Getty Images)

England reports highest daily Covid cases since start of pandemic

Yorkshire Water released sewage into rivers and coastal waters more than 65,000 times last year

Yorkshire Water 'committed' to reducing amount of sewage it dumps in rivers

Cars refueling at a BP service station in Wetherby near Leeds. Picture date: Monday September 27, 2021. Photo: Danny Lawson/PA.

Leeds MP Rachel Reeves blames Government immigration policies for petrol crisis

The tougher law should also make it harder for thieves to steal and sell pets (Photo: Shutterstock)

Pet theft to be made criminal offence in crackdown on dognappers

(Photo: KOCA SULEJMANOVIC/AFP via Getty Images)

This is how beavers could be reintroduced to the UK near you - are they good for...

Thousands of people are being 'pinged' by the NHS app.

'Pingdemic' is a massive failure of government - YEP letters

Malta and the Balearic Islands are among a “handful” of places being considered for the green list (Photo: Getty Images)

These are the countries that could be added to the green list in foreign travel ...

The measures will include new restrictions on the import of pregnant dogs, and dogs with mutilations such as cropped ears or tails.

Ban on live exports on the horizon under new animal welfare bill

Cabinet ministers are said to be increasingly pessimistic about lifting all Covid rules on 21 June (Photo: Getty Images)

June 21 lockdown lifting ‘to be delayed by two weeks’ to allow time for more jab...

Ministers are now considering contingency plans for local lockdowns (Photo: Shutterstock)

Ministers considering return of tier system due to concerns over Indian variant

Environment Secretary George Eustice said there has been a “worrying” rise of pet thefts during the Covid pandemic, but said the creation of the pet theft taskforce will help deal with the issue (Photo: Shutterstock)

Rise of pet theft since start of Covid pandemic is ‘worrying’, says Environment ...

What we know about the Indian Covid variant amid mounting travel ban calls

The Health Secretary's department refused to address the proposals of the leaked document

Could you get £500 to self isolate? Leaked government proposals explained

Tougher travel restrictions are being considered by the government (Photo: Getty Images)

Full closure of UK borders is being ‘considered’ - what we know so far

A canoeist paddles along a flooded West Yorkshire street as Storm Christoph brings heavy rains and flooding across England. (Photo by Lindsey Parnaby / AFP) (Photo by LINDSEY PARNABY/AFP via Getty Images)

Why Yorkshire needs funds for 'shovel-ready' flood schemes after Storm Christoph

Anyone who tests positive for Covid-19 in England, could receive a payment of £500 (Photo: Shutterstock)

A £500 payment for anyone with a positive Covid test is being considered - here'...

A pesticide that is ‘harmful to bees’ has been approved for use in the UK - here...

Environment Secretary George Eustice. Photo: PA

Localised flooding roundtable discussions to be held across Yorkshire

File photo dated February 25, 2020, of flooding in the town of Snaith in East Yorkshire after the River Aire burst its banks. Photo: PA

More people in Yorkshire now protected from flooding since Boxing Day floods

Your weekly food shop could be more expensive from 1 January - here’s why

Leeds for Europe hold a demonstration in City Square.

Leeds for Europe hold anti-Brexit demo as Boris Johnson continues talks with EU

Scotch eggs have been the focus of debate as England's pubs prepare for life after lockdown. (Pic: Getty Images)

What is a substantial meal? What Michael Gove said about Scotch eggs

Big changes are coming for England’s countryside - government’s new farming plan...

A scotch egg could count as a ‘substantial meal’ at the pub - the rules explaine...

Leeds skyline

Leeds to go into Tier 3 lockdown, council announces

Christmas in Leeds

Will Leeds be out of Tier 3 in time for Christmas?

Warnings have been issued over people getting together as they normally would at Christmas

Can I see my family at Christmas? - What we know so far

The fee for plastic carrier bags is set to double from April next year.

Plastic bag levy to be doubled and extended to all retailers from April

A woman wears a face mask while shopping in Selfridges (Photo: Peter Summers/Getty Images)

Face masks are now mandatory in shops in England - here's what you need to know

Retail workers are up to 75% more likely to die from Covid-19 (Photo: Shutterstock)

Retail workers are up to 75% more likely to die from Covid-19 - here’s why they ...

Shoppers across Leeds will have to wear a mask as of July 24

Shoppers of Leeds respond to latest masks rule change

Pub with beer gardens are expected to be the first venues in open, the Environment Secretary has said

This is when pubs with beer gardens could reopen according to the Government

Dame Professor Angela McLean. Photo: PA

Dropping community screening for coronavirus was 'the best thing to do with the ...

Environment Secretary George Eustice. Photo: PA

Charities to receive £16m to put food on the table of the vulnerable

Environment Secretary George Eustice. Photo: PA

Furloughed employees will be encouraged to pick fruit amid lack of migrant worke...

Shoppers across the UK have been urged to "be responsible" and not panic buy. PA.

Shoppers urged to "be responsible" as NHS director says panic-buyers should be "...

The 5p plastic bag charge is being lifted as supermarkets work together during c...

Empty shelves in Tesco.

Supermarkets call for 'responsible shopping' to stop coronavirus panic buying

Prime Minister Boris Johnson meets with local residents in Bewdley in Worcestershire to see recovery efforts following recent flooding in the Severn valley and across the UK. Photo: PETER NICHOLLS/PA Wire

Boris Johnson makes first visit to flood-hit community as cash for defences anno...

This is the social media post on flooding that was deleted from the official account of the House of Commons.

Questions over Parliament’s deleted flooding tweet – The Yorkshire Post says

Flooding in the village of Snaith, East Yorkshire. Photo: SWNS

Prime Minister says emergency services told him to stay away from flood-hit comm...