tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communicationsNews and communications2025-07-15T16:52:34+01:00HM Governmenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/bird-flu-avian-influenza-latest-situation-in-england2025-07-15T16:52:34+01:00Bird flu (avian influenza): latest situation in EnglandFind 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-cumbria2025-07-15T16:34:34+01:00Eco eel pass to lead the way for species migration in CumbriaWork is underway to replace an outdated eel pass at Newby Bridge Weir to encourage better migration for the critically endangered European eel.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-change2025-07-15T14:52:54+01:00StromEase 25 mg/ml Eye Drops, Solution for Dogs and Cats – SPC changeChange 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-drought2025-07-15T13:47:05+01:00West and East Midlands move into droughtFollowing 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-launch2025-07-15T12:45:44+01:00Bridgwater school celebrates sustainable drainage project launchThe 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-reserve2025-07-14T10:44:29+01:00Historic peatlands at the heart of the Industrial Revolution to become New National Nature ReserveNetwork 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-trapping2025-07-11T13:00:04+01:00North East man sentenced for illegal crayfish trappingA 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-biodiversity2025-07-11T09:49:36+01:00UK and France pledge joint funding for international biodiversityThe UK and France reaffirm their leadership in nature finance with matched contributions to support the International Advisory Panel on Biodiversity Creditstag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/kent-farmers-in-innovative-chalk-to-coast-project2025-07-10T13:58:09+01:00Kent farmers in innovative Chalk to Coast projectFarmer-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-caught2025-07-07T19:43:45+01:00Angler fined for not putting back protected eel he caughtPenalty also covers not having a rod licencetag: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-change2025-07-04T14:26:27+01:00Zermex 100 mg/ml LA Solution for Injection for Cattle and Zermex 20 mg/ml LA Solution for Injection for Sheep – SPC changeChange 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-course2025-07-03T13:46:38+01:00VMD relaunches Veterinary Dispensary Manager Online CourseThis 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-events2025-06-27T13:40:39+01:00Further update: Genta-Equine 100 mg/ml Solution for Injection for Horses – Adverse eventsActions 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-reserve2025-06-27T10:22:17+01:00Home 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 Surreytag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-government-gathers-business-and-environment-leaders-in-support-of-un-nature-agreement2025-06-25T16:35:52+01:00UK government gathers business and environment leaders in support of UN nature agreementUK 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-assessors2025-06-24T15:55:45+01:00Recruitment for Biological AssessorsBiological 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-proposals2025-06-24T12:11:02+01:00Animal Sentience Committee letter regarding planning policy proposalsLetter 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-sheppey2025-06-24T11:27:18+01:00Royal step around the Isle of SheppeyNewly-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 sitestag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/greater-security-delivered-for-the-british-people-with-record-billion-pound-investment-in-new-national-biosecurity-centre2025-06-24T00:01:03+01:00Greater security delivered for the British people with record billion-pound investment in new national biosecurity centreHuge 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-amended2025-06-24T00:00:00+01:00Austrian Foot and Mouth Disease controls amendedFoot and mouth disease controls have been amended for Austria