Press release: Government takes major step in improving biosecurity and preventing diseases

Introduction of new border controls will help guard against incoming diseases and pests while minimising burdens and costs for traders and consumers.




Guidance: Apply for a Certificate of Exemption to keep an XL Bully dog

Use this GOV.UK service to apply for a Certificate of Exemption to keep XL Bully dogs.




Official Statistics: Fly-tipping statistics for England

Annual incidents of fly tipping in England. (Please see reporting data issue update in Details 31/01/2024).




Consultation outcome: Consultation on spatial management measures for industrial sandeel fishing

Consulting on management measures for industrial sandeel fishing in English waters of the North Sea.




Form: Poultry (live): model health certificates

Competent authorities of exporting countries should use the relevant model health certificate as a template to create a version exporters can apply for to export live poultry to Great Britain, the Channel Islands or Isle of Man.