Environment minister gives water companies 14 days to set out sewage dumping plans
Water company chiefs have been given two weeks by the government to set out "significant improvements" to prevent sewage being dumped into the UK's rivers and beaches.
Government plans ‘major expansion’ of woodlands across England
The government has unveiled plans to invest millions of pounds to expand woodland across England.
Renters set to be allowed to keep pets under new government rules, reports suggest
The government is set to unveil new rules that will force landlords to house pets in their rental properties, according to reports. Currently, only 5% of landlords allow animals in their rental properties, according to rental platform Goodlord. The new rules will be included in the Renters Reform Bill white paper that is due to be published this week. However, the reports also suggest that Housing Secretary Michael Gove will also give landlords powers to request tenants with pets have insurance to cover any potential damage as part of his rental reforms. Chris Norris, of the National Residential Landlords Association, told The Telegraph: “Our biggest concern has always been that…
MPs debate Dangerous Dog Act
MPs this week debated the Dangerous Dog Act in Parliament in response to a petition, which attracted more than 116,000 signatures.
Ministers set for talks over increase in fatal dog attacks
Ministers at the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs are calling for talks to discuss potential changes to the Dangerous Dogs Act, reports suggest.
Government streamlines system for people fleeing Ukraine with pets
The government has streamlined its system for allowing people fleeing Ukraine with their pets to enter the UK.
Leptospirosis vaccine petition attracts 1,000 signatures
A new petition calling for the removal of the Leptospirosis vaccine as a requirement for doggy daycare and boarding facilities has attracted more than 1,000 signatures.
Government reduces fee for DBS checks
The government has revealed that the fee for DBS checks, the process to find out whether someone has a criminal record. will reduce from 6 April.
MP calls for change to Dangerous Dog Act
MP for Southend West Anna Firth has urged Parliament to change the Dangerous Dog Act, suggesting it does not recognise dog-on-dog attacks as an offence unless the dog is an assistance dog.
Petition to ban indiscriminate snares closes in on milestone
An online petition calling for the government to ban the sale, use, and manufacture of free-running snares, which can trap dogs, is approaching 70,000 signatures.
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