Restrictions on road horses in Romania 'may be factor' in horsemeat scandal

British Environment Secretary Owen Paterson will update MPs today on the horsemeat scandal after warning that the next set of tests could produce more bad results.

Mr Paterson’s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has sought to play down any concerns that the scandal could pose a health risk and said there is “no reason for people to change their shopping habits”.