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

Updated: Added preliminary outbreak assessment for highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N2) in poultry in Western Russia.

A preliminary outbreak assessment for avian influenza (H5 and H7 strains) in Europe and an updated outbreak assessment for H5N8 in Europe. These have also been updated to reflect the H5N6 case in the UK (Dorset) in January 2018.

We monitor any major, notifiable or new and emerging animal disease outbreaks worldwide. When we become aware of a new animal disease outbreak in the UK or another country, we may carry out a preliminary outbreak assessment.

Read our avian influenza (bird flu) detailed guidance for information about how to spot the disease, what to do if you suspect it and measures to prevent it.




Guidance: Workplace Charging Scheme authorised installers

Updated: List of authorised installers for the Workplace Charging Scheme.

Details of companies authorised by the Office for Low Emission Vehicles to install workplace chargepoints.




Guidance: Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme eligible vehicles

Updated: List of vehicles eligible for the Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme.

All vehicles that have been approved as ultra-low emission vehicles by the Office for Low Emission Vehicles are eligible for the Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme.

This includes vehicles which may no longer be eligible for the plug-in car grant, either because they exceed the category 2 or 3 price cap or they are no longer on sale in the UK.

A list of the vehicles that are eligible for the plug-in car grant.




Guidance: Workplace Charging Scheme approved chargepoint list

Updated: List of chargepoint models approved under the Workplace Charging Scheme.

Details of manufacturers and chargepoint models approved by the Office of Low Emission Vehicles under the Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS).




Guidance: Workplace Charging Scheme approved chargepoint list

Updated: List of chargepoint models approved under the Workplace Charging Scheme.

Details of manufacturers and chargepoint models approved by the Office of Low Emission Vehicles under the Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS).