The risk to public health from the virus is very low and the Food Standards Agency advises that bird flu poses a very low food safety risk.

Honey bees contribute directly to local food production and make an important contribution, through pollination, to crop production and the wider environment.

The landmark and world-leading legislation which will transform how we protect and enhance our environment has returned to Parliament.

Preliminary outbreak assessments, qualitative risk assessments and updated situation assessments for bluetongue virus in Europe.

Preliminary and updated outbreak assessments for avian influenza (bird flu) in Europe, Russia and in the UK.