Government unveils £1.6bn investment to stop water pollution
The government and water regulator Ofwat have unveiled more than £1.6bn will be invested in vital infrastructure to improve the water quality of our rivers, lakes and coastal waters.
MP calls for ‘fundamental change’ to UK’s dangerous dogs approach
Caerphilly MP Wayne David is calling for “fundamental” changes to how the UK approaches the issue of dangerous dogs following another fatal dog attack.
Village halls to see major revamp as Platinum Jubilee fund opens
Village halls across England can now apply for grants to improve and modernise their facilities, as the Platinum Jubilee Village Hall Fund opens for applications.
Dog theft law set to be delayed
New rules that would see dog thieves jailed are set to be delayed and may be shelved, media reports suggest.
Electric dog collars campaign reaches Westminster
Campaigners from The Kennel Club, Dogs Trust, RSPCA, Battersea Dogs & Cats Home, the British Veterinary Association and Blue Cross this week attended a Westminster event to call for an England-wide ban on electric shock collars on dogs.
Number of dogs going missing soars during fireworks season
The number of dogs reported missing or lost by their owners increased by 30% during the fortnight between 28 October and 11 November, new research reveals.
UK introduces new rules for commercial imports of pets from higher risk countries
The government has unveiled a new ‘Approved Importers scheme’ for pet imports from currently higher risk countries.
Government seeks energy usage information from businesses
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy has published a survey that asks businesses to provide information about their energy usage ahead of decisions on future government support.
RSPCA seeks change of approach to dog control
The RSPCA has renewed calls for the UK Government to take urgent action to protect the public after a number of tragic incidents involving dogs.
Government lays out detail of energy support for businesses
The government has unveiled its new Energy Bill Relief Scheme, which will support non-domestic businesses for six months from October. The government will provide a discount on wholesale gas and electricity prices for all non-domestic customers in the UK whose current gas and electricity prices have been significantly inflated in light of global energy prices. This support will be equivalent to the Energy Price Guarantee put in place for households. The scheme will apply to fixed contracts agreed on or after 1 April 2022, as well as to deemed, variable and flexible tariffs and contracts. It will apply to energy usage from 1 October 2022 to 31 March 2023, running…
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