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Articles tagged with: animals
We cannot afford any further delay to ban live animal exports
Environment
By Theresa Villiers MP
We cannot afford any further delay to ban live animal exports
Like many MPs, I felt a deep sense of disappointment when I learned that the government was withdrawing the Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill which would have banned the live export of animals for slaughter.
Decision to scrap Animal Welfare Bill is deeply disappointing
Environment
By Dr Paula Boyden
Decision to scrap Animal Welfare Bill is deeply disappointing
Yesterday, the government abandoned the planned introduction of crucial measures aimed at protecting dogs and puppies from being needlessly, cruelly and illegally smuggled into the United Kingdom
Open letter to the PM: Time is running out to deliver on the Action Plan for Animal Welfare Partner content
Environment
By #ActionForAnimals campaign
Open letter to the PM: Time is running out to deliver on the Action Plan for Animal Welfare
On the second anniversary of the Government’s flagship Action Plan for Animal Welfare, 25 leading animal protection organisations urge Rishi Sunak: stop letting animals, and voters, down.
A coronation fund is a great way to protect and champion Britain’s rare breed animals
Environment
By George Eustice MP
A coronation fund is a great way to protect and champion Britain’s rare breed animals
The coronation of King Charles III is an opportunity to bring the country together after several challenging years internationally and a chance to celebrate and recognise some of the causes that have been dear to the heart of our new King throughout his life.
When times are tough, we must ensure renters with pets have somewhere to go Partner content
Environment
By Battersea Dogs & Cats Home
When times are tough, we must ensure renters with pets have somewhere to go
Battersea’s Pet Friendly Properties campaign is encouraging collaborative solutions to ensure all tenants can access the joys of pet ownership.
Delivering on the Kept Animals Bill for Improved Animal Welfare in the UK Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
Delivering on the Kept Animals Bill for Improved Animal Welfare in the UK
The Kept Animals Bill aims to address significant animal welfare issues in the country, but its progress has been delayed due to on-going national events. Now, colleagues in Parliament and organisations like the British Veterinary Association are urging the government to ensure the Bill's continuation through Parliament to improve the lives of millions of animals.
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
Empowering veterinary nursing stream set to inspire delegates at BVA Live
Cutting-edge science can protect humans, the environment – and animals Partner content
Environment
By Cruelty Free International
Cutting-edge science can protect humans, the environment – and animals
We are faced with a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reimagine the way we manage chemicals as a society. By creating a system that fully realises the benefits of non-animal testing, the government can protect us, our environment and animals in laboratories
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Environment
By British Veterinary Association
BVA welcomes new phase of bovine TB cattle vaccine trials
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed the launch of the second phase of field trials for a cattle BCG vaccine and skin test in England as an important step in the collaborative efforts by the veterinary profession, the scientific community, government and industry to tackle bovine TB.
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Environment
By NOAH
NOAH gains environmental accreditation
NOAH is proud to announce it has achieved Bronze level Investors in the Environment (iiE) accreditation.
Partner content
Environment
By NOAH
Veterinary Medicines Regulations Review presents opportunity for UK animal health sector to thrive, says NOAH
NOAH welcomes today’s launch by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) of the public consultation on the new Veterinary Medicines Regulations (VMR) for GB.
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Environment
By Humane Society International UK
Wildlife campaigner and TV GP Dr Amir Khan speaks out for an end to cruel trophy hunting
Dr Khan and HSI/UK team up for new short documentary on why a UK hunting trophy import ban is crucial, ahead of key political debate
Why we need to get the Kept Animals Bill over the line Partner content
Environment
By Battersea Dogs & Cats Home
Why we need to get the Kept Animals Bill over the line
The Kept Animals Bill is a chance to show the UK is still a world leader in animal welfare.
Animals Matter: Why our new Prime Minister must stick to manifesto commitments on animal welfare Partner content
Environment
By Humane Society International UK
Animals Matter: Why our new Prime Minister must stick to manifesto commitments on animal welfare
Animals matter to the British public and they mattered to our late Queen – so why is Liz Truss turning her back on them?
The next prime minister must maintain our place as a world leader in animal welfare
Environment
By Lorraine Platt
The next prime minister must maintain our place as a world leader in animal welfare
Over the last four decades, the Conservative Party has time and again led the way in advancing animal welfare.
Partner content
Environment
By Battersea Dogs & Cats Home
No mortgage, no pet: half of tenants who fear never owning own home face uphill battle in pet-averse rented sector
Partner content
Environment
By Battersea Dogs & Cats Home
Battersea Welcomes Long-Awaited New Pet Friendly Policies For Renters and Landlords
Action for animals overseas would speak louder than words Partner content
Environment
By Humane Society International UK
Action for animals overseas would speak louder than words
200 years since the UK’s first animal protection law, and one year since the government published its #ActionForAnimals plan, HSI/UK’s executive director Claire Bass asks, ‘does the government’s vision for better animal welfare extend beyond our ports and airports?'
The Farm helping young people face their fears and thrive in their communities Partner content
Environment
By The National Lottery
The Farm helping young people face their fears and thrive in their communities
This National Gardening Week, we explore how outdoor spaces, like the Whirlow Hall Farm Trust, supported by The National Lottery, are helping nurture young people struggling with complex difficulties.
Email Shows Boris Johnson Authorised Evacuation Of Pen Farthing Dogs From Afghanistan
Foreign affairs
Email Shows Boris Johnson Authorised Evacuation Of Pen Farthing Dogs From Afghanistan
Boris Johnson personally authorised the evacuation of former soldier Pen Farthing and his animals from Afghanistan, according to documents released by the Foreign Affairs Committee.
Harmful pesticides must be banned for good to save our bees
Environment
By Luke Pollard MP
Harmful pesticides must be banned for good to save our bees
The health of our bees is non-negotiable. Bees and other pollinators are responsible for more than a third of the world's crops. Without them, it would cost £1.8 billion a year in the UK to pollinate our crops.
Restrictions on trophy hunting imports are not the answer to saving vulnerable species
Environment
By Dr Conor O’Gorman
Restrictions on trophy hunting imports are not the answer to saving vulnerable species
Contrary to the campaigning of animal rights organisations and celebrities reeled out to promote the topic, trophy hunting is on record as being capable of delivering a variety of significant conservation and economic benefits.
We cannot afford any further delay to ban on trophy hunting imports
Environment
By Roger Gale MP
We cannot afford any further delay to ban on trophy hunting imports
In December, the government set out its plans to ban hunting trophies of all threatened, vulnerable, and endangered species. The measure was welcomed by MPs of all parties as well as by wildlife groups.
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Environment
By Battersea Dogs & Cats Home
Battersea welcomes Government's compulsory microchipping of cats announcement