One of the greatest achievements in the three years since the Department for International Trade was established has been the creation of Her Majesty’s Trade Commissioners, as we committed to in our manifesto. There are now nine in place, supporting U… read more
Three new general licences for the killing or taking of wild birds in England will be issued on Friday 14 June. read more
Seeking views about the recent withdrawal of the three general licences (GL04, GL05 and GL06) for the management of wild birds. read more
Thank you, Mr President, We remain firmly of the view that “the right to peace” does not exist under international law, whether as a collective or individual human right, or otherwise. There is no support in international law for the existence of such… read more
In June Defra issued 3 interim general licences for those who need to take action to control wild birds. Defra consulted Natural England, its statutory adviser on the natural environment, on the proposed licences. Natural England sent Defra these 2 pi… read more