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New Evidence Provided to Help UK Road And Rail Operators Deal with the Impact of Noise
New evidence has been provided to help United Kingdom road and rail operators decide on the best way to deal with the impact of noise in the 23 largest urban areas, and near to major roads and railways across the country. Target areas have been identified...
New Code Introduced to Improve the Welfare of England’s Gamebirds
Ministers have issued a new code for the welfare of birds produced as quarry for shooting enthusiasts in England. The new code will set out how keepers can best meet the welfare needs of gamebirds, including recommendations on providing food and water...
British Dairy Farmers to Receive Funding From the European Union Dairy Fund
More than £26 million from the European Union (EU) Dairy Fund will soon be distributed to British dairy farmers. The £273 million EU Dairy Fund is intended to help farmers who have been severely affected by changes in demand and prices over the last...
UK’s Pet Travel Scheme Celebrates Its 10th Birthday.
After ten years of driving dogs, caravanning cats and ferrying ferrets, in which 660,000 pet journeys were made using pet passports, the UK’s Pet Travel Scheme is celebrating its 10th birthday. It was 28 February 2000 when owners were first able to...
European Union Dairy Fund Consultation Launched Across England
Dairy farmers across England are being asked for their views on how best to distribute’s £16m (€18m) share of the EU Dairy Fund in a consultation launched by the Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (Defra). The fund is intended to help...
UK Scotch Whisky Regulations Coming Into Force Today
Under new regulations, people who enjoy a (responsible) tipple of Scotch Whisky will be able to do so with the confidence they are purchasing the genuine article. The UK Scotch Whisky Regulations coming into force today will protect consumers from counterfeit...
Territorial Army Reservists Granted Exemption From EU Drivers’ Hours Rules
Territorial Army reservists who drive for a living can take part in weekend military training after the U.K. Government secured an important exemption from EU drivers’ hours rules, Transport Minister Jim Fitzpatrick has announced. The European Commission...
New Powers Introduced to Tackle Uninsured Drivers on U.K. Roads
Tough new powers to tackle uninsured drivers who cost law-abiding motorists £400m each year were set out by U.K. Road Safety Minister Jim Fitzpatrick today. The new measures will make it an offense to keep an uninsured vehicle – rather than just...
