Hunt ban draws near
Press Review 14 February 2005
Many of Britain's hunters are expected to flout the ban within days of it coming into force this week.
Farmers 'overpaid' following foot and mouth outbreak
Press Review 2 February 2005
Farmers received far too much compensation for the loss of their animals during the foot and mouth outbreak, auditors say today.
Foot and mouth outbreak 'possible at any time'
News Article 2 February 2005
Britain is still at risk of a foot and mouth outbreak, parliament's spending watchdog has warned.
Court rejects hunt ban challenge
News Article 28 January 2005
The High Court has ruled against a legal bid to prevent the ban on hunting taking effect.
Farmers look to boost income
Press Review 28 January 2005
Total income from farming in England last year was down 8.1 per cent to £3 billion, according to new figures from the Department for Environment and Rural Affairs.
Hunting ban 'unlawful', say campaigners
Press Review 26 January 2005
The High Court was told yesterday that the ban on hunting is unlawful.
Hunt battle moves to courts
News Article 25 January 2005
Lawyers for the Countryside Alliance were in court on Tuesday arguing that the use of the Parliament Act to force through a hunt ban was illegal.
Hunters saddle up for legal challenge
Press Review 25 January 2005
Pro-hunting campaigners have filed a human rights challenge to the Hunting Act, claiming yesterday that by criminalising the activity, ministers have "unjustifiably and disproportionately" breached minority rights.
Goldsmith to defend hunt ban
Press Review 24 January 2005
The attorney general is to defend the government's Hunting Act in person at the High Court tomorrow.
4x4 Law to protect country paths
Press Review 21 January 2005
Rural affairs minister Alun Michael has announced the government will legislate to give councils the power to protect rural paths from off-road vehicles.
Countryside health 'suffering' from urban bias
News Article 21 January 2005
Rural healthcare is suffering because policies developed for urban areas do not work in the countryside, claims a new report.
Michael 'clarifies' fox ban legal challenge
News Article 11 January 2005
Alun Michael has said the government will "neither oppose nor support" a legal bid to delay the implementation of the controversial ban on fox hunting.
Ministers under pressure on badger culls
Press Review 10 January 2005
Ministers are coming under pressure to allow badger culls after a study showed the process can virtually eliminate tuberculosis in cattle.
Majority say hunters should obey law
News Article 27 December 2004
Fox hunters who continue the practice after a ban is introduced face overwhelming public opposition to any attempt according to a new poll.
Hunt ban 'delayed'
Press Review 24 December 2004
A government ploy to avoid mass breaches of the fox hunting ban during an election campaign was in danger of unravelling last night.
