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Bring photo ID to vote Check what photo ID you'll need to vote in person in the General Election on 4 July.
The local council must keep public areas like parks, playgrounds and pavements clear of dog mess - report a dog fouling problem to the local council
What to do if you’re bringing your pet or pets to Great Britain: quarantine rules, documents you need, types of animal you can bring.
Apply online to export dogs and cats to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, USA.
Consultation on whether the punishment for an owner whose dog kills or severely injures a person, or their assistance dog, should be increased.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
Report your missing or lost dog to the council's dog warden service
Owners must ensure their cat is microchipped
Apply online to export pet food or dog chews to Chile.
Information about the ban on XL Bully dogs for owners, enforcement authorities, rescue centres and rehoming organisations, and vets.
Vanguard HTLP 5/L seized at Heathrow Worldwide Distribution Centre.
Legislation ending exports of livestock for slaughter and fattening receives Royal Assent
If you find a stray dog and cannot contact the owner, you must report it to the council
This document provides advice on owning a dog.
Owners must act now to register their dog by 31 January
Fill in this RMOP form to get approval from APHA to transport pets or assistance dogs to England, Scotland or Wales.
Guidance for local authority inspectors on licensing activities involving animals.
We are seeking your views on changes to the microchipping regulations. We want to make it easier to reunite lost or stolen cats and dog and improve breeder traceability.
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