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Defra unprepared for Brexit, report reveals
Defra is among the government departments that will be most affected by Brexit.
Department facing challenging savings targets

Defra is unprepared for Brexit due to budget cuts and a lack of clarity, according to a new report.

According to Whitehalls’ preparation for the UK’ exit from the EU, Defra is among the government departments that will be most affected by Brexit.

It says the department is facing ‘challenging savings targets’ and a ‘lack of clarity’ about what is required before talks get underway.

The paper was published by the Institute for Government on Wednesday (14 December).  

It reveals that Defra’s budget is now 17 per cent smaller than it was six years ago, and will be nearly 35 per cent smaller by March 2019.

It adds that Defra is delivering an ambitious programme of reform to streamline the department and its 33 agencies.

Responding to the report a Defra spokesperson said: “The resourcing of EU Exit work is one of the key priorities of the Department and will be subject to on-going assessment.

“Work continues to identify the number of dedicated posts required in the long term to deliver a successful EU Exit”.

To read the full report visit: https://www.instituteforgovernment.org.uk/sites/default/files/publication/IFGJ5003_Whitehalls_preparation_131216_V10.pdf

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Birmingham Dogs Home makes urgent appeal

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 Birmingham Dogs Home has issued an urgent winter appeal as it faces more challenges over the Christmas period.

The rescue centre has seen a dramatic increase in dogs coming into its care, and is currently caring for over 200 dogs. With rising costs and dropping temperatures, the charity is calling for urgent support.

It costs the charity £6,000 per day to continue its work.

Fi Harrison, head of fundraising and communications, said: "It's heart-breaking for our team to see the conditions some dogs arrive in. We really are their last chance and hope of survival."

More information about the appeal can be found here. 

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Avian flu confirmed at premises in Cornwall

A case of highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1 has been detected in commercial poultry at a premises near Rosudgeon, Cornwall.

All poultry on the infected site will be humanely culled, and a 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone have been put in place. Poultry and other captive birds in the 3km protection zone must be housed.

The case is the second avian flu case confirmed in commercial poultry this month. The H5N5 strain was detected in a premises near Hornsea, East Riding of Yorkshire, in early November. Before then, the disease had not been confirmed in captive birds in England since February.

The UK chief veterinary officer has urged bird keepers to remain alert and practise robust biosecurity.

A map of the disease control zones can be found here.