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Dairy farmers in England to receive £15.5m
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Overall, the UK has been awarded an aid package of £26.2m - the third largest allocation of all the member states.
Allocations of EU funding revealed
 
Dairy farmers in England will receive emergency funding of £15.5 million, environment secretary Liz Truss has announced.

Farmers are to receive a one-off payment based on milk production, which works out at £1,820 per farmer on average.

The pay-out forms part of an EU support package worth €500m in total. It aims to help farmers cope with cash-flow problems as a result of low milk prices.

Overall, the UK has been awarded an aid package of £26.2m - the third largest allocation of all the member states.

Of this Northern Ireland will receive £5.1m, Wales £3.2m and Scotland £2.3m.

Liz Truss commented: "We recognise that many dairy farmers are suffering financial difficulty at the moment and the support announced today will offer some relief.

"Dairy farmers are a vital part of our £100 billion food and farming industry. I want to support the industry to become more resilient and ready to take advantage of the growing demand for British dairy both at home and overseas."

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BSAVA partners with BVA Live 2026

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 BSAVA is to partner with BVA Live (11-12 June 2026) to champion clinical research.

The organisation will be supporting BVA Live's Clinical Abstracts programme, showcasing selected abstracts of veterinary research throughout the event.

The clinical abstracts can be on any small animal veterinary subject, and must be based on research undertaken in industry, practice or academia. Abstracts can be presented in poster or oral formats.

Submissions will open on 15th December 2025, and close on 6th March 2026. You can register interest here. 

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Nominations open for RCVS and VN Council elections

The nomination period for the 2026 RCVS Council and VN Council elections is now open, with three veterinary surgeon seats and two veterinary nurse seats available.

Prospective candidates can download an information pack and nomination form from the RCVS website. Individuals can nominate themselves for the elections, with the results to be announced in the spring.

Clare Paget, the recently appointed RCVS Registrar and elections returning officer, said: "If you want to play your part in influencing and moulding how the professions are regulated, and making key decisions on matters of great importance to your peers, the public and animal health and welfare, please consider standing for RCVS Council or VN Council next year."

Nominations close at 5pm on Saturday, 31 January 2026.