Keeping animals under the Dangerous Wild Animals Act
Today we look at press coverage of the number of people keeping animals as pets under the Dangerous Wild Animals Act 1976.
Cat microchipping consultation launched
Today we look at widespread national and regional coverage of the government’s plans to make cat microchipping compulsory in England.
New housing measures to prevent spread of avian influenza
Today we look at coverage of new measures to help protect poultry and captive birds, following a number of cases of avian influenza in both wild and captive birds in the UK.
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.