Apply for a Welfare of Animals at the Time of Killing (WATOK) licence

Use this service to apply for a new licence or add activity codes to an existing Welfare of Animals at the Time of Killing (WATOK) licence.




Independent report: Animal Sentience Committee: Glue Traps (Offences) Act 2022

Animal Sentience Committee’s views on animals as sentient beings in relation to the Glue Traps (Offences) Act 2022.




Regulation reset to fast-track homes, transport and clean energy

Major boost to sustainable development, as £100 million invested to speed up planning approvals




Decision: Nuclear justification approved for Rolls-Royce Small Modular Reactor

Secretary of State approves nuclear justification for Rolls-Royce Small Modular Reactor (SMR) designed by Rolls-Royce SMR Limited.




Policy paper: Strategic Policy Statement for Natural England

The government’s expectations for how Natural England supports nature recovery, sustainable growth and effective environmental regulation.