Postal workers call for tougher dog controls
Postal workers are urging the next government to toughen up dog control laws as new data reveals a 15% increase in the number of Royal Mail workers attacked by dogs in the past financial year.
MPs join forces with Blue Cross to call for a new approach to cut dog attacks
MPs have been meeting with representatives from animal welfare charity Blue Cross at an event in Westminster to call for responsible dog ownership and a complete reform of existing dog control legislation.
Government urged to tighten controls on imported dogs
The government is being urged to introduce measures to control the entry of dogs from countries with endemic diseases, in an EFRA report published today.
Multiple concerns identified in vets market
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has provisionally decided it should launch a formal market investigation into the veterinary sector after its initial review raised multiple concerns.
Campaigners urge government to deliver shock collar ban
MPs and campaigners have urged the government to deliver on its promise to ban electric shock collars.
Government backs bill to clamp down on livestock worrying
Tougher powers to tackle livestock worrying have taken a significant step forward with the announcement of government backing for new legislation.
Ban on unregistered XL Bullies comes in force in England and Wales
The ban on XL Bully dogs is now in force making it illegal to own an unregistered XL Bully dog from today (1 February).
Vets call for new measures to prevent UK importing dog disease
Trade associations representing vets are calling for the urgent introduction of stringent new measures to prevent Britain importing Brucella canis, a canine disease that can be fatal in dogs and can also infect humans.
Government backs new pet abduction law
A new criminal offence for pet abduction has taken a step forward with the announcement of government backing for new legislation.
Coffey seeks greater police powers to tackle livestock attacks
Former Environment Secretary Therese Coffey is bringing forward proposals to give police greater powers to crack down on irresponsible dog walkers whose animals attack livestock.
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