Research and analysis: Avian influenza (bird flu) in Europe and in the UK

Preliminary and updated outbreak assessments for avian influenza (bird flu) in Europe and in the UK.




Prof John Rees appointed BGS Chief Scientist for Multi-Hazards and Resilience

Professor John Rees has been appointed by the British Geological Survey (BGS) to be its new Chief Scientist for Multi-Hazards and Resilience.




Guidance: Travel with assistance dogs: transport companies and routes

Check the air, sea and rail carriers registered with the Animal and Plant Health Agency to transport assistance dogs with their owners.




Guidance: Pet travel: approved air, sea and rail carriers and routes

Check the transport companies and routes you can use to bring your pet cat, dog or ferret to England, Scotland or Wales.




Great Yarmouth £40m tidal defence project gets underway

Today (10 January 2019) marks the start of work on an innovative £40 million project to upgrade vital flood defences in Great Yarmouth.