Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs3 days agoInside the kennels responding to vicious XL bully attacksBBC Panorama was given rare access to one of the private specialist kennels now regularly used to hold these dogs since XL bully bans were introduced across the UK in 2024. 3 days ago26 Mar 2026Trail hunt ban moves closer as consultation beginsAnimal welfare campaigners welcome a "pivotal moment" in the move towards a ban on trail hunting.26 Mar 202615 Mar 2026Police-style powers to tackle fly-tippers being consideredThe move would allow officers to search premises without a warrant, seize assets and arrest those suspected of criminality.15 Mar 20264 Mar 2026Cull imposed after bird flu discoveredThe H5N1 virus was found at a premises in North Yorkshire on Tuesday, Defra confirms.4 Mar 20264 Mar 2026Lorries skipping border checks is disease risk - MPsGovernment data shows a rise in trucks failing to turn up at Sevington after arrival in Kent.4 Mar 202625 Feb 2026Call for law change to help prosecute fly-tippersA councillor says it is too difficult to collect the evidence needed for prosecutions.25 Feb 202625 Feb 2026Why will I get a food waste bin and when will it be delivered?The government says all councils should deliver the service by 31 March, but not all local authorities will meet the deadline.25 Feb 202624 Feb 2026Government relaunches green payment scheme for farmers after sudden closuresLong-awaited detail of funding for environmental farming schemes is announced at the NFU conference.24 Feb 202623 Feb 2026What is the future of nature-friendly farming?The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs says it is working on a new proposal.23 Feb 2026...
