Bird flu (avian influenza): latest situation in England
Find out about the latest bird flu situation in England and guidance for bird keepers and the public. read more
DEFRA
Policy paper: EM on food and feed safety requirements (COM(2025)1030)
The government’s summary of a proposal for a regulation amending relations on the simplification and strengthening of food and feed safety requirements. read more
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. read more
Guidance: Great crested newts: district level licensing schemes for developers, ecologists and landowners
Apply to join the Natural England great crested newt district level licensing scheme as a developer, ecologist or landowner. read more
Research: Avian influenza (bird flu) in Europe, Russia and the UK
Preliminary and updated outbreak assessments for avian influenza (bird flu) in Europe, Russia and the UK. read more