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Defra said there was 'no evidence' bluetongue was circulating in the UK

UK's Chief Veterinary Officer, Dr Christine Middlemiss said there was not any evidence to demonstrate it was a ‘circulating virus', with all the infections being incursion of infected midges

More than 1,300 members of the Public and Commercial Services union, including staff from Defra, RPA and Marine Management Organisation have called for a pilot scheme to analyse the benefits of a four day week on wellbeing and productivity

Chief Veterinary Officer Christine Middlemiss said seven cattle have tested positive for the disease since November 11

Defra and the Animal Plant Health Agency have provided information to help spot, prevent and control bluetongue

Defra confirmed a total of five cows have been culled since November 11 after contracting bluetongue

The Government has announced all bird keepers in England, Scotland and Wales must implement strict biosecurity measures to stop Avian Influenza (AI) spreading. 

The Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) has announced the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) for poultry and captive birds, introduced to help stop the spread of bird flu, has been lifted.