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The government have announced a consultation on a ban on third party puppy and kitten sales in England.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
With less than two months to go until the London Illegal Wildlife Trade conference, UK troops in Malawi, as the face of Global Britain, are helping to train conservation non-profit African Parks’ rangers.
Tougher sentences for animal cruelty move step closer following results of consultation
Popular “Payment by Results” pilot scheme is granted two years of further funding
New figures show sales of 5p bags in England continued to fall in 2017/18.
Cases of Newcastle Disease reported in smallholder flocks and commercial poultry sites in Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg
Environment Secretary Michael Gove hails the success of Welsh food and farming sector
Michael Gove releases pair of Eurasian Beavers as part of reintroduction scheme
The UK Government will show its strong support for Wales’ agriculture, food and business sectors at the Royal Welsh Show in Builth Wells next week (23-26 July)
A major simplification of the way we regulate farming has been proposed in an interim report published today
The UK Government has re-opened the Darwin Plus scheme and given a grant for a plastic reduction project on St Helena to help support UK Overseas Territories.
Bees' Needs Week is back for the third year running from 9 - 15 July
A consultation on extending the scope of the Ivory Bill to protect hippos, walruses and narwhals from the trade in ivory has been announced by the government.
‘Sustainable Fisheries for Future Generations’ sets out blueprint for sustainable and profitable industry.
Zac Goldsmith MP will play a key role in the preparations for an international conference about the illegal wildlife trade, held in London in October 2018.
Environment Secretary Michael Gove has announced £4.5 million of new funding through the Illegal Wildlife Trade Challenge Fund to tackle the criminals trafficking endangered species.
Environment Secretary appoints two new members to Consumer Council for Water Board.
A ban on the export of British beef to China has been lifted.
Environment Secretary holds reception to celebrate the success of Scottish craft beer.
Farmers and land managers with a 2017 Countryside Stewardship agreement will receive a Bridging Payment for 75% of the current estimated value of their claim
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