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Spider causes alert at German bank
German police amused by false alarm

The Landespolizei (State's Police) of Lower Saxony responded urgently to a call-out in Uelzen last week when an alarm went off after hours in a bank. Having naturally expected to find that a serious crime was in progress, the officers were puzzled to find the bank's doors still locked and no signs that any crime had taken place.

The officers, electing to be on the safe side, called the bank's caretaker to get the doors unlocked. They went inside to investigate further and undertook a full search, which confirmed that no-one had forced entry and that the vault had not been tampered with. It was at this point, however, that the officers discovered that a spider had crawled onto a motion sensor, thus triggering the bank's alarm system.

Fortunately, the officers took the matter in good humour. “After thorough questioning the spider was told to move on. It'll have to look now for a new home," a police statement joked.

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Defra shares new Sanitary and Phytosanitary guidance

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 Defra has published guidance for the vet sector ahead of a proposed UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary agreement.

The agreement, which will change the movement and trade of animals and related products, could see reductions in checks, paperwork and certification. As well as describing regulatory developments, the advice highlights the importance of animal ID, registration and traceability in disease control and other compliance arrangements.

The guidance can be found here. More detail is expected as negotiations progress. 

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Lords Committee opens Pet Parasite Medication inquiry

The House of Lords Environment and Climate Change Committee will launch its inquiry into Pet Parasite Medication (PPM) on Wednesday (3 June).

Focusing on treatments containing fipronil and imidacloprid, the inquiry will seek to understand distribution pathways and the impacts of PPM use and non-use on biodiversity and human health. It will also cover current regulation, monitoring, and the potential implications for pets and their owners.

The committee will hear evidence from environmental non-governmental organisations and research institutes. The public can follow the proceedings live on Parliament TV or in person in the Palace of Westminster.