A top EU official today sparked a Twitter spat with Michael Gove after he bragged that the EU was “one step ahead of you” when it comes to banning single use plastics.

Plastic straws could be banned in Britain in a bid to reduce environmental damage, Michael Gove has suggested.  

MPs have criticised Philip Hammond for failing to call for evidence as part of the Government’s pledge to crackdown on single use plastics.

The UK’s largest dog welfare charity Dogs Trust calls on the Government to ban the sale of electric shock collars with #ShockinglyLegal campaign.

Farmers could get cash for being kind to animals, Michael Gove will say today.

In its report ‘Brexit: Trade in Food’, the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee has called on the Government to support the veterinary workforce to ensure it can meet the needs of the UK’s food industry post-Brexit.

A major project of up to £1.2 million aims to link up two treasured visitor attractions to create a wide expanse for people to explore and enjoy.

Labour has unveiled new plans that would strengthen tenants' rights to pet ownership in a bid to become the ‘party of animal welfare’.

Shadow Environment Minister Holly Lynch gives her response to the Government's 25 year plan for the environment and how it seeks to reduce plastic waste. She argues that 'if we are to get serious about tackling plastic waste we need action soon, and we need to be much more ambitious'.

The Chair of the Environment Committee has warned of an “agricultural crisis” as plummeting numbers of migrant farm workers has led to food “rotting in fields”. 

The British Plastics Federation (BPF) held an oversubscribed and highly successful Marine Litter event in London yesterday, at the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) opposite the Houses of Parliament. 

We’re delighted to see the Government putting laws in place banning puppy and kitten sales under the age of eight weeks as this will positively benefit their welfare, as will ensuring they must be seen with their mothers at the point of sale.

Responding to Michael Gove’s call for evidence on banning third party puppy sales, and the raft of measures laid in Parliament today, the President of the British Veterinary Association John Fishwick said:

Ministers are considering a ban on the sale of puppies in pet shops and from other third party dealers, Michael Gove has said.

Former Minister and Tesco Director writes ahead of her Lords Question today on 'Reducing the use of plastic and ensuring the maximum amount is recycled'.

Stamping out the evil trade in ivory is a noble aim – but we must find a solution that safeguards legitimate collectors, writes Lord Cormack

The impact of internal markets is driving up demand for ivory. It’s vital we live up to our reputation as a global authority on conservation and ban the trade here at home, writes Owen Paterson

Michael Gove has demonstrated commendable enthusiasm for reform on animal welfare. Now we must all work to ensure this good will leads to real change, writes Henry Smith 

With the government bruised by the public outcry over animal sentience, now is the time to push for real improvements in animal welfare legislation, writes Caroline Lucas

Members of Parliament, as community leaders, have our own role to play in raising awareness, taking a lead and setting an example on this important matter, says Steve Double MP.

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is calling on the Government to ensure that legislation to enshrine animal sentience in UK law goes ahead before the UK leaves the EU.

Government departments have used more than four million disposable coffee cups in just the past four years, official figures have revealed.

Former Scottish Secretary Alistair Carmichael MP writes ahead of his Westminster Hall debate on ‘the policy framework for agriculture after the UK leaves the EU’.