tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications 2025-07-15T16:52:34+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/bird-flu-avian-influenza-latest-situation-in-england 2025-07-15T16:52:34+01:00 Bird flu (avian influenza): latest situation in England Find out about the latest bird flu situation in England and guidance for bird keepers and the public. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/eco-eel-pass-to-lead-the-way-for-species-migration-in-cumbria 2025-07-15T16:34:34+01:00 Eco eel pass to lead the way for species migration in Cumbria Work is underway to replace an outdated eel pass at Newby Bridge Weir to encourage better migration for the critically endangered European eel. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/stromease-25-mgml-eye-drops-solution-for-dogs-and-cats-spc-change 2025-07-15T14:52:54+01:00 StromEase 25 mg/ml Eye Drops, Solution for Dogs and Cats – SPC change Change to the information provided on adverse events in the Summary of Product Characteristics for StromEase 25 mg/ml Eye Drops, Solution for Dogs and Cats. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/west-and-east-midlands-move-into-drought 2025-07-15T13:47:05+01:00 West and East Midlands move into drought Following the driest spring in 132 years, Environment Agency steps up operational response. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/bridgwater-school-celebrates-sustainable-drainage-project-launch 2025-07-15T12:45:44+01:00 Bridgwater school celebrates sustainable drainage project launch The sustainable drainage system features a rain slide and planted riverbed landscape that diverts rainwater away from drains to reduce flood risk. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/historic-peatlands-at-the-heart-of-the-industrial-revolution-to-become-new-national-nature-reserve 2025-07-14T10:44:29+01:00 Historic peatlands at the heart of the Industrial Revolution to become New National Nature Reserve Network of 11 nature abundant lowland peat sites in between Liverpool and Manchester to become a King’s Series National Nature Reserve. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/north-east-man-sentenced-for-illegal-crayfish-trapping 2025-07-11T13:00:04+01:00 North East man sentenced for illegal crayfish trapping A man has been sentenced for illegally fishing for crayfish in Northumberland, in a case brought by the Environment Agency. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-and-france-pledge-joint-funding-for-international-biodiversity 2025-07-11T09:49:36+01:00 UK and France pledge joint funding for international biodiversity The UK and France reaffirm their leadership in nature finance with matched contributions to support the International Advisory Panel on Biodiversity Credits tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/kent-farmers-in-innovative-chalk-to-coast-project 2025-07-10T13:58:09+01:00 Kent farmers in innovative Chalk to Coast project Farmer-led initiative to create vital nature network across Kent's diverse landscapes. Project contributes to government's Nature Recovery Network commitment tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/angler-fined-for-not-putting-back-protected-eel-he-caught 2025-07-07T19:43:45+01:00 Angler fined for not putting back protected eel he caught Penalty also covers not having a rod licence tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/zermex-100-mgml-la-solution-for-injection-for-cattle-and-zermex-20-mgml-la-solution-for-injection-for-sheep-spc-change 2025-07-04T14:26:27+01:00 Zermex 100 mg/ml LA Solution for Injection for Cattle and Zermex 20 mg/ml LA Solution for Injection for Sheep – SPC change Change to the information provided on adverse events in the Summary of Product Characteristics (SPC). tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/vmd-relaunches-veterinary-dispensary-manager-online-course 2025-07-03T13:46:38+01:00 VMD relaunches Veterinary Dispensary Manager Online Course This popular online training event is scheduled for Thursday 23 October 2025 and is ideal for anyone involved in veterinary dispensary roles. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/further-update-genta-equine-100-mgml-solution-for-injection-for-horses-adverse-events 2025-06-27T13:40:39+01:00 Further update: Genta-Equine 100 mg/ml Solution for Injection for Horses – Adverse events Actions following the identification of the cause of an increase of adverse event reports following the use of Genta-Equine 100 mg/ml Solution for Injection for Horses. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/home-of-devils-punch-bowl-to-become-new-national-nature-reserve 2025-06-27T10:22:17+01:00 Home of ‘Devil’s Punch Bowl’ to become new National Nature Reserve • Sand lizards, nightjars and natterjack toads are among the litany of species that people can enjoy at new Wealden Heaths National Nature Reserve in Surrey tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-government-gathers-business-and-environment-leaders-in-support-of-un-nature-agreement 2025-06-25T16:35:52+01:00 UK government gathers business and environment leaders in support of UN nature agreement UK Government hosts a major international nature finance event attended by His Majesty the King at Lancaster House. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/recruitment-for-biological-assessors 2025-06-24T15:55:45+01:00 Recruitment for Biological Assessors Biological Assessor, working on new marketing authorisations, variations of existing authorisations, and animal test certificates. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/animal-sentience-committee-letter-regarding-planning-policy-proposals 2025-06-24T12:11:02+01:00 Animal Sentience Committee letter regarding planning policy proposals Letter from the Animal Sentience Committee to the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee regarding planning policy changes, including the Planning and Infrastructure Bill. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/royal-step-around-the-isle-of-sheppey 2025-06-24T11:27:18+01:00 Royal step around the Isle of Sheppey Newly-opened 28-mile walking route in north Kent is part of the 2,700-mile King Charles III England Coast Path. Trail covers wildlife haven and historical sites tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/greater-security-delivered-for-the-british-people-with-record-billion-pound-investment-in-new-national-biosecurity-centre 2025-06-24T00:01:03+01:00 Greater security delivered for the British people with record billion-pound investment in new national biosecurity centre Huge investment in new National Biosecurity Centre to protect the British public and the economy from future pandemics. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/austrian-foot-and-mouth-disease-controls-amended 2025-06-24T00:00:00+01:00 Austrian Foot and Mouth Disease controls amended Foot and mouth disease controls have been amended for Austria