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Bad news for bees: Government reverses ban on bee-killing neonicotinoids
The Government has bowed to pressure from the National Farmers Union and agreed to authorise the use of the highly damaging neonicotinoid thiamethoxam for the treatment of sugar beet seed in 2021…
New Government farming announcement will frustrate farmers and fail to help nature fast enough
Today the Government announces its Agricultural Transition Plan following the Agriculture Act gaining royal assent. The Act was heralded as a new start to move away from the widely condemned EU-…
Crucial moment for the Agriculture Bill threatens the recovery of nature
Last night’s vote on the Agriculture Bill in the House of Commons saw MPs vote against an amendment previously passed in the Lords to #SaveOurStandards, despite a rebellion of 14 Conservative MPs…
MPs must seize huge opportunity for green recovery this week
Agriculture Bill must solve nature crisis to ensure future food security
A Resilient Economy, Healthy Communities and the Natural World
We call on the Prime Minister to create a more resilient economy, healthier communities and a thriving natural world.
New report reveals hedgehogs, yellowhammers and dragonflies at risk post-EU Exit
New report reveals that there are no clear plans on how regulation gaps will be plugged to protect nature.
Agriculture Bill returns with positive focus for nature and climate
Today marks the return of the landmark Agriculture Bill to Parliament.
New report shows nature-friendly hill farms can be more profitable
A new report into the unique challenges upland farmers face shows that focusing on margin over volume could help farmers weather formidable trading conditions, and political uncertainty.
The Environment Bill – The Wildlife Trusts say nature cannot wait – cross party support needed
Today’s long-awaited publication of the Environment Bill is welcome but The Wildlife Trusts are concerned that the Bill must not be delayed further if we are to tackle the serious environmental…