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How Labour and Lib Dems have used fight against puppy farms to win votes
Parties accuse government of ‘giving green light to puppy smuggling’ after animal welfare legislation is dropped
Helena Horton Environment reporter
06, Jun, 2023 @5:00 AM
Chelsea flower show garden inspires additions to pollinator-friendly plant list
Scientists monitored the Royal Entomological Society’s garden and listed its most bug-friendly plants
Helena Horton Environment reporter
01, Jun, 2023 @11:48 AM
Invasive moth species spreading across south-east England, say experts
Government curbs transfer of trees to and from affected areas to limit spread of rash-causing oak processionary moths
Helena Horton Environment reporter
30, May, 2023 @1:07 PM
River Wye health status downgraded by Natural England after wildlife review
River’s condition said to be declining as Wildlife Trusts calls for action from government on farming pollution
Helena Horton Environment reporter
30, May, 2023 @12:27 PM
England’s vital hedges under threat from cuts to funding, farmers say
Transition to post-Brexit farming payments means scheme to protect hedgerows could be lost
Helena Horton Environment reporter
30, May, 2023 @11:00 AM
Number of ‘coronation meadows’ marking queen’s reign tops 100
Scheme that began to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s diamond jubilee in 2012 has thrived, project audit finds
Helena Horton
27, May, 2023 @6:00 AM
Man arrested after car crashes into Downing Street gates – as it happened
Armed officers at the scene but incident not being treated as terror-related, Metropolitan Police says
Nadeem Badshah (now) and Andrew Sparrow (earlier)
25, May, 2023 @6:37 PM
Tories accuse Sunak of breaking pledge after animal welfare U-turn
Animal welfare groups and Conservative campaigners criticise decision to scrap kept animals bill
Helena Horton Environment reporter
25, May, 2023 @2:18 PM
Chemical cocktails harmful to wildlife found in 81% of English rivers and lakes
Campaigners call for rigorous testing of waterways to protect species after analysis reveals scale of problem
Helena Horton Environment reporter
24, May, 2023 @5:00 AM
‘Uplifting and beautiful’: accessible garden wins top prize at Chelsea flower show
Horatio’s Garden is designed to be a restorative sanctuary for people with spinal injuries
Helena Horton Environment reporter
23, May, 2023 @4:04 PM
King Charles and Prince William face fight over taxpayer funds on Dartmoor
More than £13m of subsidies mainly paid to tenants of Duchy of Cornwall have done little to restore nature in national park
Helena Horton Environment reporter
23, May, 2023 @2:00 PM
Eco-designer shows off biodegradable wedding dress at Chelsea flower show
Zena Holloway, who as an ocean photographer saw impact of pollution, weaves dresses out of wheatgrass roots
Helena Horton Environment reporter
23, May, 2023 @11:02 AM
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