The British Safety Council is pleased that air pollution is being taken seriously by the Government, but we must remember that clean air is also an occupational issue.

The British Veterinary Association president writes following a recent parliamentary briefing event discussing challenges for the UK veterinary community and he repeats BVA calls for vets to be added to the shortage occupation list.

Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee Chair, Neil Parish MP, writes that 'it was the Conservative Government of 1956 who introduced the first ever Clean Air Act' and he calls on the Chancellor to 'demonstrate that it is the Conservatives who care about cleaning up our air – as was the case in 1956'.

Plastic straws, drink stirrers and cotton buds could all be banned within a year under a government drive to stop waste clogging up rivers and seas, Michael Gove has announced.

A Cabinet minister has warned Theresa May against extending the Brexit transition period if it means forcing the UK to abide by EU fishing rules for longer.

Ministers have been urged by MPs to ensure there are no new petrol or diesel cars allowed onto the road by 2032.

National pet charity Blue Cross is encouraged by a report released today which calls for an independent review of the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 and further research into whether banning breeds is an effective method for protecting the public and preventing dog attacks.

With the fireworks season fast approaching, vets are encouraging owners to start preparing their pets now to prevent possible distress.

The British Veterinary Association (BVA) has welcomed the announcement that additional contiguous testing and increased veterinary support for farmers will be implemented in herds in North Wales following a local spike in TB incidents.

Snubbing Theresa May’s Chequers Brexit plan for a Canada-style trade deal could lead to “disaster” for the environment, green groups have warned Michael Gove.

Brexit could be to blame for a spike in the cost of Christmas turkeys, according to industry experts.

A bitter row has erupted between Labour MP Chris Williamson and an animal protection charity after he was expelled as a member for allegedly campaigning against it.

Former Business & Treasury Minister and Tesco Director writes following her parliamentary question this week, on the proportion of goods sorted for recycling by households in England eventually ending up in landfill. 

Water firms should be able to enforce metering by the end of next year to help save some of the three billion litres that is lost through leaks every day, MPs have said.

WaterAid today has responded to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s special report, Global Warming at 1.5 degrees C.

MPs have demanded urgent action from ministers to stem a global temperature surge after a damning new report laid bare the dangers of climate change.   

Minister of State for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food George Eustice attended a Conservative party conference fringe event hosted by Bright Blue and the Woodland Trust on the countryside after Brexit, discussing the proposed scheme to replace the Common Agricultural Policy.

British shoppers' addiction to new clothes is putting the future of the planet at risk, according to MPs.

IKEA UK and Ireland today unveils its ‘Last Straw’, to inspire the nation to take small steps which have a positive impact on the planet. IKEA has immortalised its ‘Last Straw’ in an installation at the Design Museum in London, to symbolise the end of an era of single-use plastics.

People found guilty of abusing animals could now face five years behind bars instead of just six months, Michael Gove has announced.

A puppy should never be bought on an impulse or without proper research, the Animal Welfare Foundation (AWF) and the British Veterinary Association (BVA) are reminding prospective dog owners, as stronger animal licensing and breeding regulations come into effect in England today.

Britain is leading the world in cutting carbon emissions to tackle climate change while boosting economic growth, writes Claire Perry

The Go-Ahead Group, one of the country’s largest bus and rail operators, has today unveiled the UK’s first air filtering bus that makes the air around it cleaner as it travels – allowing the surrounding community to breathe easier.