England wildlife watchdog ‘has stopped designating special sites for protection’ Exclusive: Report finds Natural England has created no new SSSIs, which protect areas from development, since 2023 The Guardian - UK · Apr 21
‘The place is bleached, a dead zone’: how the UK’s most beloved landscapes became biodiversity deserts National parks, famous for their rich natural heritage, should be at the heart of efforts to protect habitats and wildlife. Instead, experts say they are declining – fast The Guardian - UK · Jul 16, 2025
Nature group threatens judicial review against Labour’s planning bill Wild Justice says bill would reduce environmental protections and calls on Angela Rayner to correct statement saying it will not The Guardian - UK · May 12, 2025
Environmental activist steps back from the fight ‘disappointed’ by Labour so far Mark Avery to stand down from role with Wild Justice but won’t completely give up campaigning, he insists The Guardian - UK · Jan 23, 2025
Property developers installing as few as half of promised ecological features – new report The UK is currently one of the world’s most biodiversity-depleted countries. Urbanisation is a known driver of the nature crisis. This means that the planning system, which regulates development in the UK, plays a crucial role in protecting nature from harm. The Conversation · Jan 14, 2025
Housebuilders supply only half of promised nature-friendly features, survey finds Developers in England deliver 53% of features such as trees and bird boxes demanded in planning permissions, study says The Guardian - UK · Dec 12, 2024
Hit Netflix drama series The Witcher filming criticised by Chris Packham wildlife organisation Chris Packham’s Wild Justice concerned over role of Natural England in allowing The Witcher production at Thursley Common The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2024
From badger culls to sewage: Labour under pressure over animal-welfare and farming policies Badger cull U-turn and lack of promises on factory farming, water pollution and wildlife support all prompt questions The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2024
Legal challenge over plans to relax sewage laws for housebuilders in England Campaigners accuse government of ‘back door’ amendment to bring in pollution rule change that was defeated in Lords The Guardian - UK · Feb 13, 2024
Scheme to protect hen harriers in England a waste of money, says wildlife group Wild Justice says government initiative to relocate broods away from grouse moors ‘rewards past crimes’ of illegal killing The Guardian - UK · Aug 8, 2023
Chris Packham crowdfunds to sue hunting publisher for ‘hate terrorism’ Wildlife presenter fears ‘extreme violence’, and has previously been the victim of arson, as well as having dead crows left outside his home The Guardian - UK · Mar 30, 2023
The Earth's Corr: Northern Ireland should follow Wales' example on a Future Generations Commissioner An energy crisis will look like a walk in the park for future generations Belfast Live · Oct 23, 2022
Activists take water regulator to court over sewage in English and Welsh rivers Environmental group Wild Justice seeks judicial review of Ofwat’s alleged failure to monitor water firms and act on discharges The Guardian - UK · Jun 9, 2022
Ofwat could face legal action over sewage discharges in rivers Environmentalists accuse England and Wales water regulator of failing to take action against polluters The Guardian - UK · Apr 29, 2022
The Independent UK · Apr 1, 2022 More than one third of England’s badgers now killed as legal battle begins over new Northern Ireland cull The 33,687 animals targeted last year was the third-highest annual tally
Belfast Live · Mar 30, 2022 Legal fight over looming badger cull in Northern Ireland Wildlife groups are fighting the move with the help of crowdfunding
The Guardian - UK · Mar 11, 2022 Outcry prompts U-turn over killing wild birds to protect game birds in England Government backs down from guidance that would have allowed birds such as crows to be shot
The Guardian - UK · Feb 7, 2022 Ministers face legal challenge over rules for shooting wild birds Exclusive: Activists challenge updated shooting licences, which allow wild birds in England to be shot to protect game birds