Labour to back down on foie gras and fur bans to ease EU trade deal Exclusive: Animal welfare charities ‘bitterly disappointed’ UK government plans to backtrack on manifesto promises The Guardian - UK · Apr 5
Thousands of dams in the US are old, damaged and unable to cope with extreme weather. How bad is it? Dams in the U.S. are showing signs of damage that are worsening with age and climate change. Could satellites help prioritize repairs amid budget and inspection constraints? LiveScience · Jan 30
‘It’s a matter of time before a farmer is seriously injured’: on the trail of hare coursers in Wiltshire Police show the Guardian around hotspots for a rural crime that has links to international gangs – and is on the rise The Guardian - UK · Jan 1
Buying puppies from unknown sources ‘devastating’ to welfare, Kennel Club says Survey found almost a third of UK dog owners spent less than a day researching the breeder The Guardian - UK · Aug 20, 2024
Low-welfare eggs from caged hens imported to UK in ‘staggering’ numbers Exclusive: Concerns grow that post-Brexit trade deals could lead to further decline in quality as battery farm eggs are reintroduced The Guardian - UK · Oct 24, 2023
Council issues apology to Bishopton community after concerns about Dargavel Primary calculations 'brushed aside' The Provost apologised after a review said serious reservations about projections for the school were “brushed aside”. Daily Record · Jul 5, 2023
Wales becomes first part of the UK to ban snare and glue traps to catch animals 'It will be a truly momentous occasion for animal welfare to see snares and glue traps banned in Wales and we're proud of our campaigning efforts in recent years that have helped make this a reality' Wales Online · Jun 27, 2023
'Sad and sorry day' for Renfrewshire Council as report on Dargavel Primary School capacity 'shambles' considered The botched calculations for the building in Arrochar Drive, Bishopton, have left a bill on the table of up to £75million. Daily Record · Jun 26, 2023
Tenants and shelters in England hail bill allowing private renters to keep pets Change should result in fewer animals being abandoned and make it easier for owners to find accommodation The Guardian - UK · May 20, 2023
Inquiry into botched Dargavel Primary School roll calculations set to report in June The probe was ordered after it emerged the school was too small to meet the needs of its catchment area. Daily Record · Apr 28, 2023
Inquiry lead set to speak to parents over botched roll calculations for Dargavel Primary School An update has been provided on the external review led by former local government chief executive David Bowles. Daily Record · Apr 26, 2023
Inquiry into Dargavel Primary School capacity saga must deliver 'answers' The findings of a review, ordered to get to the bottom of the botched calculations, are expected to be published in full. Daily Record · Apr 17, 2023
Pets could be gene-edited under new English law, says RSPCA Act opens door to technology being used to create cats and dogs with extreme features, says charity The Guardian - UK · Mar 24, 2023
Minister and unions clash over EU protections for holidays and pay Nusrat Ghani accuses Unison representative of fearmongering after MPs hear laws could ‘disappear overnight’ The Guardian - UK · Nov 8, 2022