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It is now illegal to breed, sell, advertise, gift, exchange, and abandon these dogs or let them stray.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Information about the ban on XL Bully dogs for owners, enforcement authorities, rescue centres and rehoming organisations, and vets.
Developers should fill in this form to show how a development will achieve biodiversity net gain (BNG).
Find out what a composite product is, and how to import or move composite products from the EU to Great Britain.
What you need to do if you find, own or look after a listed invasive non-native (alien) animal in England and Wales.
Cattle, pig and sheep farmers can get funding for vet services. This includes disease testing and advice to improve welfare and productivity.
What you must do to get paid for this action and advice on how to do it.
How local planning authorities can ensure that developers and land managers meet the requirements for biodiversity net gain (BNG).
The prices of statutory biodiversity credits from the date biodiversity net gain (BNG) becomes mandatory.
How to carry out a risk assessment if you are applying for a bespoke permit that includes discharging hazardous chemicals and elements to surface water.
We are seeking views on an ATRm for the UK REACH (registration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction of chemicals) regulation.
Find out which licence you might need to carry out work that affects wildlife and its habitat, how to apply and when you might need to pay.
Report how many small sea trout, salmon and grilse you've caught if you have a migratory salmon and sea trout rod licence
How to develop a management system and keep it up to date so that you can carry out activities under an environmental permit.
Find out what you must do to get paid for your SFI agreement, how we’ll calculate your payment, when you’ll be paid and submitting an annual declaration.
Reforms to household and business bin collections and a crackdown on unscrupulous waste carriers will boost recycling rates and protect the environment
Collection of guidance for importing live animals and animal products.
Find out when you must use a Defra-approved disinfectant, which product to use, and in what concentration.
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