Labour MP Angela Smith and WWF CEO, Tanya Steele today opened a week-long installation in the Houses of Parliament calling for the environment to be at the heart of politics and the Brexit negotiations.

Becky Thwaites, Head of Public Affairs at Blue Cross pet charity, has responded to Christopher Evans MP's puppy sales debate.

The 1950s with its black and white televisions and teddy boys almost seem to belong to another world, yet pets sales are governed by legislation passed when Churchill and Attlee were still leading their respective parties.

As Strom Ophelia hits Northern Ireland, the UK's leading veterinary body is highlighting the impact flooding could have on small holders and farmers.

British farmers will produce more food if the UK leaves the European Union without a deal, according to Chris Grayling.

The Government’s response (12 October) to the House of Lords EU Energy and Environment Sub-Committee’s report on Brexit: Farm Animal Welfare is promising, but actual promises now need to be made in Brexit negotiations, says the British Veterinary Association (BVA).

British Veterinary Association President John Fishwick urges the Government to add veterinary surgeons to the Shortage Occupation List.

New study finds that local authorities stand to benefit from introduction of a DRS for plastic and glass bottles and aluminium cans.

Plans to trash ancient dormouse woodland shows Government rowing back on its own biodiversity commitments.

Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) has launched a new initiative in partnership with the University of Reading, coinciding with the start of the next academic year and continuing CCEP’s commitment to reducing the amount of packaging used for its products.

85% of vets report that either they or a member of their team have felt intimidated by a client’s language or behaviour, prompting British Veterinary Association (BVA) and British Veterinary Nursing Association (BVNA) to offer advice on dealing with this issue this National Work Life Week.

The sale and purchase of ivory is set to be banned in the UK in a bid to protect elephants, Michael Gove has announced.

An expert panel joined Defra Minister Dr Thérèse Coffey, in a discussion about how to ensure the best for the UK environment post-Brexit.

Jacob Rees-Mogg has declared his support for importing chlorinated chicken from the US after Brexit, arguing that it will be "absolutely fine" and have "no health consequences" for consumers.

Environment Secretary Michael Gove will announce proposals to punish cruelty to animals with longer sentences of up to five years.

Leading British pet charity Blue Cross has unveiled shocking statistics and cases of illegal and unethical selling of pets online across Europe through its partnership with the EU Dog and Cat Alliance, a body dedicated to improving the welfare of cats and dogs across Europe. 

Last night’s well attended Woodland Trust and Fabian Society fringe meeting, packed with parliamentarians and councillors, centred around one question: how to build support for environmental action in the UK?

As children return to school this month, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) is encouraging veterinary teams to help children learn about animal welfare after figures show 85% of school children have never heard of the five animal welfare needs - but primary school is the age when most vets decide they want to enter the profession.

Theresa May has suggested Donald Trump's withdrawal from a global climate change deal is as big a threat to the world as North Korea's nuclear ambitions.

The Environment sector will be looking to the party conferences for clear policy proposals as the Brexit clock continues to countdown, says Dods' Environment Consultant Ben Rayner.

This week, Shadow Environment Minister Holly Lynch has written to the top 20 chain restaurants and bars asking them to join the campaign to ditch drinking straws.

Blue Cross has long argued for a more effective licensing system for pets bred and sold across Scotland.

The International Development Secretary will confront aid bosses over rules that prevent British aid money being used in the Hurricane Irma relief effort.   

In the wake of Storm Aileen, the UK’s leading veterinary body is highlighting the impact flooding could have on small holders and farmers after 43% of vets in flood-prone areas reported loss of livestock, lameness or other welfare problems following the UK’s last major storm-flooding in winter 2015/16.