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  • UK fertilisers: regulatory reform

    The United Kingdom (UK) government, Scottish Government, Welsh Government and the Northern Ireland Executive (referred to collectively as ‘all four governments’) have worked together to produce this consultation and call for evidence, which focuses on proposals to repeal existing fertilisers legislation and replace it with a new regulatory framework (the ‘UK Fertilising Product Regulations’ (“UK FPR”)) for placing fertilising products on the market in the UK. Reform of UK... More
    Closes 10 June 2026
  • Biodiversity Net Gain - considering a targeted exemption for residential brownfield development

    We want to know what you think about a possible exemption from Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) for some brownfield residential development. Through this consultation, we are seeking views on whether an exemption is needed to better support residential development on some brownfield land, in line with the government’s brownfield‑first approach and wider proposals to accelerate housing delivery on well‑connected urban sites. The consultation is seeking views on... More
    Closes 10 June 2026
  • Call for Evidence on veterinary medicines containing fipronil or imidacloprid

    Fipronil and imidacloprid are active substances in veterinary medicines widely used for the treatment and prevention of flea and tick infestations in cats and dogs. The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) is reviewing whether these veterinary medicines should continue to be sold without professional advice. This is following emerging evidence that they may contribute to environmental contamination, particularly in watercourses. Purpose This call... More
    Closes 11 June 2026
  • Consultation on Proposals to Prohibit Trail Hunting in England and Wales

    Trail hunting is an activity which has grown in popularity following the enactment of the Hunting Act in 2004 as an alternative to hunting wild mammals. It entails laying an animal-based scent trail for dogs to follow. This carries an inherent risk of the dogs picking up the scent of a live wild mammal and then pursuing it, instead of keeping to the laid trail. In addition, concerns persist that trail hunting can be used as a “smokescreen” to facilitate illegal hunting as it helps to... More
    Closes 18 June 2026
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