FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 5 - The Untold Story

Government may have failed to comply with law on protecting birds – watchdog

The Government has a legal obligation to maintain populations of wild birds and ensure they have enough suitable habitats.

Evening Standard · Jun 9, 2025

Mussel power: how an offshore shellfish farm is boosting marine life

Over the past 50 years, global aquaculture including fish, mussel and seaweed farms has grown dramatically. Almost half of the world’s wild-caught fish is used to produce fishmeal and oils that feed farmed fish.

The Conversation · Jun 6, 2025

Government would struggle to cope with severe animal disease outbreak – watchdog

Outbreaks such as foot and mouth or bird flu can have major impacts on farming, economic growth, public health and wildlife, the NAO says.

The Independent UK · Jun 3, 2025

New rules to come into force in all UK zoos for staff and visitors

Designed to improve animal welfare, the new reforms are the biggest in over 10 years

The Independent UK · May 23, 2025

The hidden cost of your supermarket sea bass

Revealed: an investigation shows how consumers buying fish in the UK are playing a role in food insecurity and unemployment in Senegal

The Guardian - UK · May 22, 2025

Cross-party calls for Government to delay inheritance tax change

The Commons Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee, which includes seven Labour MPs, said the impact of the plans was ‘disputed and unclear’.

The Independent UK · May 15, 2025

Are York’s developers aiming high enough with UK’s largest regeneration project?

The £2.5bn York Central scheme is a huge opportunity to rethink the city centre but campaigners worry they will end up with an off-the-shelf development

The Guardian - UK · May 14, 2025

Treasury threatens Defra with £4bn bill if Thames Water nationalised

Exclusive: Treasury threat an example of ‘scare tactics’ to help force through private sector deal, sources suggest

The Guardian - UK · May 3, 2025

Planning bill will let developers build on green spaces without replacing local nature

Campaigners warn move could worsen access to nature for millions already living more than a 10-minute walk from park or playing field

The Guardian - UK · May 1, 2025

What to do if you see an Asian hornet – as father and son die from stings

Experts warn public to stay alert after invasive species spotted in the UK

The Independent UK · May 1, 2025