The Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill introduced to the Commons
The Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill has been reintroduced to the House of Commons.
Ban on live elephant exports and Today Programme previews National Parks review
The UK has taken part in international discussions to protect elephants at the CITES conference and BBC Radio 4 Today Programme special episode commemorates the 70th anniversary of the National Parks legislation and previewed the Designated Landscapes Review.
First conviction under Finn’s Law, applications for the Countryside Stewardship Facilitation Fund are open and fish deaths in the river Sheppey
On this morning's blog we look at the first conviction under Finn’s Law, the Countryside Stewardship Facilitation fund, which is now open for applications, and the fish deaths in the river Sheppey.
Environment Secretary vows to protect high farming standards
The Environment Secretary addressed stakeholders at the annual NFU Conference. Speaking alongside NFU President Minette Batters, he reiterated our commitment to maintain high standards of food production, animal welfare and environmental standards as the UK leaves the EU.
Finn’s Law passes Commons Committee Stage
The Animal Welfare (Service Animals) Bill - commonly known as Finn’s Law – has passed its Committee Stage as it progresses through Parliament.
Hull's tidal flood scheme and new funding for greyhound welfare
Media coverage of Hull's tidal flood scheme and new funding for greyhound welfare.
The Food Waste Champion, consultation launched to protect our urban trees, and how 2018 was a good year for animal welfare
We look at coverage of the Food Waste Champion, the launch of the consultation to protect our urban trees, and how 2018 was a good year for animal welfare.
APHA and animal welfare during animal transport
We look at social media posts on animal welfare during animal transport.
Fair funding for UK farmers and puppy trade
The government announces a review on farm funding and coverage following Dog’s Trust research on the smuggling of dogs
Third party sales of puppies and kittens, and New Civil Engineer's interview with Sir James Bevan
Our announcement of a consultation to ban the third party sales of puppies and kittens and a New Civil Engineer interview with Sir James Bevan, Chief Executive of the Environment Agency.