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.

Theresa May is "frustrated" that Britain has been stopped from using its international aid budget to help the victims of Hurricane Irma.

Michael Gove today vowed to veto any trade deal with the United States that would see the UK importing chicken carcasses bathed in chlorine.

Parliament officials are under fresh pressure to tackle a growing vermin problem after footage emerged of rats fighting over food on the House of Commons terrace.

Boris Johnson is to fly to the Caribbean to visit British territories devastated by Hurricane Irma.

The number of animals killed without pre-stunning has risen sharply, according to analysis by the British Veterinary Association (BVA) of the latest survey released by the Food Standards Agency (FSA).

Senior MPs have told ministers that parts of the UK Government's response to Hurricane Irma have been "found wanting".

The Scottish Government has launched a consultation outlining proposals to introduce changes to compensation arrangements in Scotland and update the Tuberculosis (Scotland) Order 2007 on other disease control measures (7 September).

Nigel Jackson, Chief Executive of the Mineral Products Association has written to DCLG Secretary, Sajid Javid MP, asserting the need to continue cutting red tape in the extraction industry, support mineral planning and protect the Managed Aggregate Supply System.

Theresa May has defended the Government's handling of the response to Hurricane Irma, saying her team has acted "swiftly" to help British overseas territories hit by the storm.

The Government is providing millions of pounds in immediate assistance for those affected by Hurricane Irma, Foreign Office minister Alan Duncan has said.

Latest figures show breeding and hereditary defects are now the top health and welfare concern for vets in the UK, according to the British Veterinary Association (BVA) who is encouraging veterinary teams to speak to clients about responsible dog breeding and buying this Puppy Awareness Week (4-10 September).