Policy paper: Food waste collections – additional funding for local authorities
Additional food waste collection grant determination and funding allocations.
Guidance: Official veterinary surgeon (OVS) notes
Changes to import controls for animals and products of animal origin.
Public urged to buy pets from reputable sources
New rules mean all commercial dog imports from Romania into Great Britain to undergo mandatory pre-import testing
Corporate report: Defra digital sustainability strategy 2025 to 2030
The strategy sets out Defra group’s vision to minimise the environmental, economic and social impact of its ICT operations.
Brucella canis: testing dogs before import
From 7 October 2025, dogs commercially imported from Romania must have a negative Brucella canis test result. Find out how to send samples to Great Britain for testing.