'Emergency' authorisation to use a highly damaging neonicotinoid has today been approved by UK Government, despite nearly 15,000 people calling on them to choose better support for…

Time’s up! Minister urged to help sugar farmers go neonic-free and honour ban as deadline approaches to end reliance on bee-harming chemicals

UK government allows ‘emergency’ use of banned bee-harming pesticide just days after EU tightens protections

The Wildlife Trusts’ lawyers contact the Secretary of State to question the legality of ignoring expert advice

The Government has again put bees at risk by permitting the use of the banned pesticide thiamethoxam on sugar beet in England in 2022.

Today’s announcement that a banned neonicotinoid will not be used on sugar beet is good news – but does not halt the risk to wildlife in future years

Emergency authorisation was refused in 2018 – what’s changed?

Public concern mounts over decision to allow emergency use of banned neonic