A new report has found that the Darwin Tree of Life project, which aims to sequence the genomes of all complex life in the UK and Ireland, could generate billions of pounds for the global economy. It ...

Britons are renowned for loving their pets but a dramatic rise in fanged rather than furry companions has sparked calls for "urgent action". More than 2,700 dangerous animals, including lions, tigers ...

Oyster Heaven is working to restore an oyster reef off the coast of Norfolk using cleverly designed 'mother reefs' seeded with oyster larvae.

The government has set out a plan to phase out scientific experimentation on live animals in all but the most exceptional situations. New funding will be given to researchers to support a pivot ...

The U.K. government has published a road map for phasing out animal testing in life sciences research and announced £75 million (US$98.6 million) for work to develop nonanimal models, leaving ...

A new ban on exporting live animals came into law in the UK on May 20 as the Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Act received Royal Assent. The act capitalizes on post-Brexit freedoms to bolster the UK ...

UK’s Chief Veterinary Officer says a feline has become the first animal in the United Kingdom to test positive for COVID-19. The cat's diagnosis was confirmed following tests at the Animal and Plant ...