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  • Foreign Office bloggers in India

    The Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) blogs provide a platform for officials and Ministers to engage in a direct and informal dialogue with public audiences about international affairs and the work of the FCO.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Dangerous dogs law changes cover attacks on private property

    Legal powers for the police to tackle irresponsible dog owners and improve public safety are among legislative changes being published today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • There is no easy solution to the problem of the bees

    Article by Sir Mark Walport on the proposed ban on neonicotinoid pesticides and the 'precautionary principle'.

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  • Animal Health and Welfare Board for England AGM

    Opening comments.by Michael Seals

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Avian influenza testing

    A case of Avian Influenza (AI) - believed to pose only a low risk to public health - has been identified at a site in East Anglia.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Circus wild animal ban moves a step closer

    A ban on using wild animals in travelling circuses in England is now a significant step closer after plans to change the law were published today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • On-farm burial of carcases allowed for farmers affected by the bad weather

    Defra has permitted the on-farm burial or burning of carcases for farmers affected by the bad weather.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • DFID Research: Climate Week Award for DFID

    Last week Evergreen Agriculture, a DFID funded project, was recognised in the UK Climate Week Awards.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Driving hours relaxed for animal feed deliveries

    This temporary relaxation of enforcement applies immediately and will run until 23.59 on 8 April 2013.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Myth busted: The Sun, Mirror and Metro claim there is a high risk of rabies entering the UK

    The pet travel rules mean that the risk of rabies coming into the country is extremely low.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • More than half of the UK public believe that rhinos will be extinct in the wild in 30 years

    The 'If They're Gone…' campaign will run for a full year and starts with a focus on rhinos. Every three months the focus will switch.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Calls for crackdown after bird of prey poisoning maps are published

    Nineteen incidents of illegal poisonings occurred in 2011 bringing the total number of confirmed cases since 2007 to 101.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • All dogs in England to get free microchips

    Each year more than 100,000 dogs are dumped or lost at a cost of £57 million to the taxpayer and welfare charities.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Sale of invasive water plants banned to protect wildlife

    The sale of five invasive non-native aquatic plant species is to be banned in order to protect wildlife Environment Minister Richard Benyon.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Wildlife crime fight continues

    Continued funding has secured the future of the UK National Wildlife Crime Unit (NWCU) Environment Minister Richard Benyon confirmed today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Boost for bee health

    New plans to help beekeepers protect their hives from pests and diseases to reduce bee population losses have been unveiled.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Oral Ministerial Statement: Outcomes of December Fisheries Council

    Richard Benyon, Fisheries Minister delivered the below speech to the House of Commons on Tuesday 8 January 2013.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Transposition of European Directive 2010/63/EU on the protection of animals used for scientific purposes (letter - April 2012)

    Transposition of European Directive 2010/63/EU on the protection of animals used for scientific purposes (letter - April 2012)

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  • Defra approves two GM vaccine trials

    Defra has approved trials of GM vaccines against prostate cancer and HIV.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Tougher welfare controls for live animal exports

    Exports of live animals through the port of Ramsgate will face tougher welfare checks, Food and Farming Minister David Heath announced today…

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government