British Veterinary Association (BVA) President John Fishwick praised Scotland for implementing policies that prioritise keeping animals happy, healthy and safe during his speech at BVA’s annual Scottish Dinner on Tuesday 15 May.

There is “no doubt” food prices will rocket after Brexit if the UK fails to secure a free trade deal with the European Union, a cross-party group of peers has warned.

NOAH has welcomed Defra proposals for the future for UK food and farming as a progressive step towards improving animal health, welfare and sustainability. The consultation will incentivise methods of farming that reduce animal disease and monitor animal health and welfare.

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has urged government to fulfil its promises on maintaining and improving animal health and welfare in its post-Brexit agricultural policy.

Legislation making CCTV mandatory in all abattoirs in England has come into force from today.

Michael Gove has ditched plans for a blanket ban on controversial electric shock collars for cats and dogs.

Householders who illegally dump rubbish face fines of £400 under new government rules. 

Plastic straws and cotton buds are set to be banned in England from next year in the latest Government bid to protect marine life.

Environment Secretary Michael Gove has called on football chiefs to play their part in slashing the massive amount of plastic waste caused by big games.

Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee Chair Neil Parish MP writes in advance of his debate on Reducing fly-tipping, with in excess of 1 million cases reported in 2017 in England alone.

Theresa May will urge Commonwealth countries to ban single-use plastics and microbeads as she announces a £60m drive to clean up the oceans.

Michael Gove is facing the wrath of ministers over his plans for a so-called “Green Brexit” as his colleagues in cabinet fear an increase in red tape.

The UK’s water regulator has called on Michael Gove to hand them more powers in a bid to tackle companies who put “financial engineering” ahead of consumers.

Wildcats could be reintroduced to the English countryside in an effort to reduce the grey squirrel population, it has been reported.

Aviation minister Baroness Sugg has announced plans to make the sector ‘greener’ by cutting down on plastic used on flights.

Ministers will introduce a ban on ivory sales to crackdown on the "abhorrent" trade, Michael Gove has said.

Councils in England will from today be able to almost double the maximum on-the-spot fine for littering.

The British Plastics Federation welcomes the Government’s announcement of a deposit return scheme and the fact it is going to include all materials, which aims to boost recycling rates for all drinks containers. 

Consumers could be forced to pay an additional 22p deposit for every bottle they buy at the till as part of a Government crackdown on waste.

Blue Cross pet charity is pleased to be working with Jeremy Balfour MSP on a consultation which will lead to better protection for animals sold in pet shops.

Theresa May has come under fire from environmental groups for ditching a scheme to help diesel drivers get rid of their highly polluting vehicles.

The Government should stop funding any projects that support coal production around the world, the Energy Minister has said.

Waste needs to be on the agenda on World Water Day 2018, according to CIWM and WasteAid UK, who have today (22nd March) issued a call to action to the UK Government with a detailed briefing paper on the relationship between solid waste management and the growing tide of marine plastics pollution.

CPRE welcomes a new report looking at the future of our natural environment and needs of rural communities.