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  • Foreign Secretary's remarks at Illegal Wildlife Trade reception

    In a speech at the London Conference on the Illegal Wildlife Trade the Foreign Secretary called for action to save some of the world's most remarkable species.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New rules will make it easier and cheaper to travel abroad with pets

    It will be cheaper and easier to travel abroad with pets from 1 January 2012, when the UK harmonises its rules governing pet movement with the rest of Europe.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • UK boosts fight against illegal wildlife trade

    UK announces 拢10 million to end wildlife trade and improve other economic opportunities.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • A Winter's Tail

    Caring for your pets this Christmas.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Ethical palm oil rise protects endangered orang-utans

    If 皇冠体育appy're Gone highlights the plight of orang-utans as new report shows efforts to protect their natural habitat.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Action to clamp down on dangerous dogs

    Consultation launched on longer jail terms for owners of dogs that attack people or assistance dogs, such as guide dogs.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Dangerous dogs: tougher penalties for irresponsible dog owners

    皇冠体育app government is asking for people's views about whether current penalties for dog offences are severe enough.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Endangered animals: join #thebigroar to highlight their plight

    Presenter Kate Silverton tweets her support for "If 皇冠体育appy're Gone...." campaign.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Draft bovine TB eradication strategy consultation workshops

    Michael Seals opening comments.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Dangerous dogs: Exempted Index fee increase

    皇冠体育app amount it costs to place a banned type of dog on the Index of Exempted Dogs is increasing from the 1st July 2013.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Ivory poaching hits record levels

    A new drive to help save the elephant has been launched today by the government, in the wake of the highest levels of ivory poaching since records began.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Defra to meet the cost of removing sheep killed in snow

    Farmers will be reimbursed for the cost of removing sheep killed in snow in England last month.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Dangerous dogs law changes cover attacks on private property

    Legal powers for the police to tackle irresponsible dog owners and improve public safety are among legislative changes being published today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Animal Health and Welfare Board for England AGM

    Opening comments.by Michael Seals

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Circus wild animal ban moves a step closer

    A ban on using wild animals in travelling circuses in England is now a significant step closer after plans to change the law were published today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • On-farm burial of carcases allowed for farmers affected by the bad weather

    Defra has permitted the on-farm burial or burning of carcases for farmers affected by the bad weather.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Driving hours relaxed for animal feed deliveries

    This temporary relaxation of enforcement applies immediately and will run until 23.59 on聽8 April聽2013.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Myth busted: 皇冠体育app Sun, Mirror and Metro claim there is a high risk of rabies entering the UK

    皇冠体育app pet travel rules mean that the risk of rabies coming into the country is extremely low.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • All dogs in England to get free microchips

    Each year more than 100,000 dogs are dumped or lost at a cost of 拢57 million to the taxpayer and welfare charities.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Wildlife crime fight continues

    Continued funding has secured the future of the UK National Wildlife Crime Unit (NWCU) Environment Minister Richard Benyon confirmed today.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government