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  • Dangerous dogs: owners face tougher sentences for attacks

    Changes to the Dangerous Dogs Act come in to force today

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

  • Hugo Swire's speech at the World Wildlife Day event

    Foreign Office Minister Hugo Swire spoke about the importance the UK attaches to ending the illegal wildlife trade at the UN Office Geneva.

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

  • Foreign Secretary extends CITES to Anguilla

    As part of its commitment to defeating the illegal wildlife trade, the Foreign Office has extended CITES to another Overseas Territory.

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

  • Decisive action agreed on illegal wildlife trade

    The Illegal Wildlife Trade Conference, held today in London, has agreed key actions to stamp out the illegal wildlife trade.

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

  • Foreign Secretary's opening remarks at Illegal Wildlife Trade Conference

    In a speech at the Illegal Wildlife Trade Conference the Foreign Secretary says it now ranks alongside drugs, arms and people trafficking.

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

  • 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 £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 They'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

    The 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 They'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

    The 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