The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has today (28 August 2019) welcomed the Labour Party’s renewed drive for animal sentience to be embedded in legislation.

Labour has criticised Boris Johnson over his “embarrassingly tiny” pledge to help restore the fire-ravaged Amazon rainforest.

Together, the world can #ActForTheAmazon, but it requires the courage and global leadership to do so. Our Prime Minister should step up before it is too late. says Chuka Umunna MP.

European leaders, signed off the EU-Mercosur deal in June this year, a trade agreement between the EU and Latin American countries where Brazil is the biggest player,  without insisting on measures to protect the rainforest. The EU should be looking at its own role in creating this crisis, says Caroline Lucas MP.

Boris Johnson has he said is “deeply concerned” by the fires ravaging the Amazon as he called for international action to protect the world's rainforests.

The National Federation of Builders (NFB) welcomes the report from the Science and Technology Committee, highlighting key areas the Government should be focussing on to meet the 2050 zero carbon target, but is frustrated at the lack of focus on successes and barriers.

UK farms face "carnage" in the event of a no-deal Brexit, Jeremy Corbyn has warned.

There is still time for the UK to meet its net-zero goal, but it will require determined action from the Government now, says Chair of the Science and Technology Committee, Norman Lamb MP.

Environment Secretary Theresa Villiers has been urged not to "go cold" on Michael Gove's promise to crack down on firms who help to litter the oceans with plastic.

108 ancient woods will be damaged or destroyed by HS2. No amount of new planting can replace or offset the rich, diverse habitats that will be ripped up where net gain cannot be achieved if ancient woods disappear, says the Woodland Trust.

A Labour government would implement a complete ban on keeping primates as pets, the party has announced.

Theresa Villiers has vowed to "reshape our food system from farm to fork" with a new review first promised by her predecessor Michael Gove.

Swathes of ancient woodland are living on borrowed time as HS2 starts to force its way through our countryside, says the Woodland Trust.

An increase in reports of toxic blue green algae in several locations across the UK this summer is prompting the British Veterinary Association (BVA) to urge pet owners to take extra precautions while walking their dogs in the vicinity of affected water bodies.

BVA is encouraging vets to speak to their livestock and equine clients about containment fences, helping them to ensure they’re always used responsibly and safely. The BVA position on the use of electric containment fences in livestock and horses, launched this week, recognises that containment fences are currently a necessary option for many clients but makes several recommendations on how to limit their potential harm to animals and humans

Labour have demanded a review into grouse shooting over growing concerns at the practice’s impact on climate change.

Shoppers in England are buying 90% fewer plastic bags than before the 5p charge was introduced in 2015, official figures have revealed.

Boris Johnson has been told to stop playing "Russian roulette" with the agricultural sector as he embarks on his first official visit to Wales.

The British Veterinary Association’s outgoing President Simon Doherty spoke to PoliticsHome, reflecting on his year in office, the challenge of Brexit and other issues within the veterinary sector like recruitment and retention of staff.

NOAH looks forward to working with Theresa Villiers, the new Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, and her team, to promote high standards of UK animal health and welfare. 

National pet charity Blue Cross is urging pet owners to prevent beloved pets from being on view to passers-by when at home as shocking new figures revealed by the charity show that most stolen dogs are taken from the home itself.

Liberal Democrat peer Baroness Parminter writes following her Lords question this week on 'Strengthening the public authorities’ biodiversity duty'.

The Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) to the government's response to consultations put forward as part of the Environment Bill.

CPRE analysis shows huge savings for rural communities if affordable rents are based on income