Weekend voting and shopping centre polling stations to be trialled
Some voters in May local elections to cast their ballot in a shopping centre and on weekends as part of plans to make voting easier read more
Author Archives: HM Government
New register for people convicted of child cruelty offences
Child cruelty convictions such as neglect and abandonment will face the same police notification requirements as registered sex offenders. read more
Policy paper: Government response to OEP recommendations in its review of implementation of laws for terrestrial and freshwater protected sites in England
The government’s response to the Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) report on its Review of implementation of laws for terrestrial and freshwater protected sites in England. read more
VMD publishes first Inspections and Enforcement report as part of new series
First Inspections and Enforcement report, covering October and November 2025, providing animal owners, vet practices and other animal health businesses messages on how to remain compliant with the law. read more
VMD Inspections and Enforcement report October – November 2025
Results from inspections and enforcement activities October-November 2025. read more