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  • UK maintains high animal welfare standards

    New measures to ensure the protection of animals used in scientific research have been set out today by the Home Office.

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

  • UK maintains high level of protection for animals used in scientific research

    New measures to ensure the protection of animals used in scientific procedures were set out by the government today as part of a drive to strengthen and harmonise animal welfare standards across Europe.

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

  • Minister calls for radical changes to Common Fisheries Policy

    The process to agree a new Common Fisheries Policy is expected to continue into 2013.

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

  • Farming sector: earned recognition and responsibility

    Why the government is committed to 'earned recognition' as a principle that should be applied more widely than just farm regulation.

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

  • Myth bust: Daily Telegraph makes claims about dangerous dogs rules

    Law abiding home owners will not be penalised and burglars will not be protected.

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

  • Clampdown on dangerous dogs

    Approximately 210,000 people a year are attacked by dogs in England alone, including 4,000 postal workers trying to deliver mail.

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

  • Appointments to the Seafish board

    The four UK Fisheries Ministers have appointed a new Board to the Sea Fish Industry Authority (Seafish). 

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

  • Caroline Spelman speech at Planet Under Pressure conference

    In three months’ time, the world will meet at the Rio +20 summit.

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

  • Government announces action to improve implementation of the Habitats and Wild Birds Directives

    The Review focused on the processes within the Directives that most affect businesses.

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

  • Days are numbered for criminals illegally trading rhino horn

    The temporary suspension of trade in 'artistic items' will mean nearly all future applications for the export of rhino horn will be refused.

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

  • Secretary of State’s speech at the Darwin Initiative 20th anniversary event

    Secretary of State’s speech at the Darwin Initiative 20th anniversary event.

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

  • £8.5 million to protect the world’s most threatened wildlife and poorest communities

    The UK Government is giving £8.5 million to a total of 33 new projects under Defra's Darwin Initiative.

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

  • Myths busted: Schmallenberg virus

    All the evidence currently suggests that the disease was brought into the UK from infected midges blown across the Channel. 

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

  • Circuses to be banned from using performing wild animals

    Wild animals will no longer be made to perform in travelling circuses under proposals being developed by Defra.

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

  • Twelve new havens for wildlife announced

    New nature zones covering hundreds of thousands of hectares are to be set up across England, Environment Secretary Caroline Spelman revealed today.

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

  • UK will point the way to greener growth at Rio+20

    The UK wants to see Rio+20 drive action on Sustainable Development Goals.

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

  • Secretary of State’s speech on the UK aims for Rio+20

    Secretary of State’s speech on the UK aims for Rio+20.

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

  • Take extra care of pets in the cold weather

    People have been urged to take extra action to ensure the welfare of their pets, livestock and wildlife during the cold weather.

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

  • Introduction to the Animal Health and Welfare Board of England

    How the AHWBE can help build trust between government and animal keepers and farmers and form a working partnership at all levels.

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

  • Final two members appointed to Animal Health and Welfare Board for England

    The final two members of the Animal Health and Welfare Board for England (AHWBE) were appointed today.

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