tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/policy-papers-and-consultations Policy papers and consultations 2026-05-14T09:30:07+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/ecosystem-services-technical-note 2026-05-14T09:30:07+01:00 Ecosystem services — technical note HMRC guidance about the taxation of ecosystem services. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/african-and-classical-swine-fever-disease-control-strategy 2026-05-14T00:01:00+01:00 African and classical swine fever disease control strategy Sets out the disease control measures we would consider if African or classical swine fever was suspected or confirmed in pigs. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/microchips-in-pets-scanning-prior-to-euthanasia 2026-05-07T08:15:03+01:00 Microchips in pets: scanning prior to euthanasia Seeking your views on scanning microchips in dogs and cats prior to euthanasia. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/dvla-biodiversity-action-plan-2025-to-2030 2026-04-30T14:23:45+01:00 DVLA biodiversity action plan 2025 to 2030 The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency's biodiversity action plan for 2025 to 2030. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/animal-by-products-legislation-for-england-exemptions 2026-04-21T10:26:45+01:00 Animal by-products legislation for England: exemptions Authorisations by the Secretary of State to inform operators how to comply with these exemptions. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/calls-for-evidence/flea-and-tick-treatments-for-cats-and-dogs-environmental-impacts 2026-04-16T10:43:40+01:00 Flea and tick treatments for cats and dogs: environmental impacts We are seeking evidence on the environmental impacts of flea and tick treatments containing fipronil or imidacloprid and views on potential impacts of changing how these medicines are supplied. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/national-residues-control-programme-revision-of-charges-2025-2026 2026-04-16T09:38:00+01:00 National Residues Control Programme: revision of charges 2025-2026 We are seeking views on proposals to revise the charges paid by businesses in the NRCP (National Residues Control Programme). tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/improving-the-implementation-of-biodiversity-net-gain-for-minor-medium-and-brownfield-development 2026-04-15T18:16:55+01:00 Improving the implementation of biodiversity net gain for minor, medium and brownfield development We are seeking views on improving the implementation of biodiversity net gain (BNG) for minor, medium and brownfield development. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/biodiversity-net-gain-for-nationally-significant-infrastructure-projects 2026-04-15T18:16:10+01:00 Biodiversity net gain for nationally significant infrastructure projects We are seeking views on the implementation of biodiversity net gain (BNG) for nationally significant infrastructure projects (NSIPs). tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/biodiversity-net-gain-considering-a-targeted-exemption-for-brownfield-residential-development 2026-04-15T18:00:00+01:00 Biodiversity net gain: considering a targeted exemption for brownfield residential development We’re seeking views on a potential exemption from biodiversity net gain (BNG) for certain residential developments on brownfield land. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/calls-for-evidence/plant-health-civil-sanctions-draft-guidance-stakeholder-engagement 2026-04-07T09:00:09+01:00 Plant health civil sanctions draft guidance: stakeholder engagement Inviting your comments on the proposed guidance document for plant health civil sanctions. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/joint-fisheries-statement-jfs 2026-03-31T12:17:26+01:00 Joint Fisheries Statement (JFS) This statement sets the direction of UK fisheries management. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/fur-market-in-great-britain 2026-03-26T09:00:02+00:00 Fur market in Great Britain Seeking views on the fur market in Great Britain to help shape government policy in relation to the fur trade. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/government-response-to-the-animal-sentience-committee-report-on-xl-bullies-and-the-dangerous-dogs-act 2026-03-25T14:08:21+00:00 Government response to the Animal Sentience Committee report on XL Bullies and the Dangerous Dogs Act Response to the Animal Sentience Committee report on XL Bullies and the Dangerous Dogs Act. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/report-on-the-joint-fisheries-statement 2026-03-24T12:00:06+00:00 Report on the Joint Fisheries Statement This is the first statutory report on the Joint Fisheries Statement (JFS), covering the period November 2022 to November 2025. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/calls-for-evidence/expanding-the-role-of-the-private-sector-in-nature-recovery 2026-03-24T09:00:00+00:00 Expanding the role of the private sector in nature recovery We're seeking evidence and insights on how to support and incentivise private sector investment in nature recovery. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/improving-protection-for-huntable-wild-birds 2026-03-23T09:30:04+00:00 Improving protection for huntable wild birds Seeking views on proposed legislative changes to better protect certain species of wild birds in the UK. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/animal-health-and-welfare-pathway-mandatory-proposals 2026-02-24T16:00:03+00:00 Animal Health and Welfare Pathway: mandatory proposals Seeking views on proposed new measures to enhance livestock health and welfare for cattle, sheep and pigs in England. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/deer-impacts-policy-statement-for-england 2026-02-20T10:00:00+00:00 Deer impacts policy statement for England The deer impacts policy statement sets out the actions we will take in England over the next decade to ensure the impacts of wild deer are not a threat to environmental, social or economic goals. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/consultations/reforming-domestic-cites-implementation 2026-02-09T09:30:01+00:00 Reforming domestic CITES implementation Seeking views on regulatory reforms to the implementation of CITES domestically.