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The joint nature and climate statement is a welcome first, but it’s far from enough

Published on: 14 July 2025

The joint nature and climate statement is a welcome first, but it’s far from enough

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Government planning reforms out of touch with public demand for nature

Published on: 11 July 2025

Government planning reforms out of touch with public demand for nature

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Charities demand action on PFAS forever chemicals to prevent a forever problem

Published on: 11 July 2025

Charities demand action on PFAS forever chemicals to prevent a forever problem

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A better solution for nature and development than BNG small site exemptions

Published on: 10 July 2025

Government proposals would torpedo vital nature recovery scheme & biodiversity market, but new research shows a better solution for nature and development.

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Stronger chemical safety laws needed to protect UK food and waters – with 95% of rivers polluted by harmful biocides

Published on: 4 July 2025

Stronger chemical safety laws needed to protect UK food and waters – with 95% of rivers polluted by harmful biocides

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One year on from landmark environment march, only 8% of Brits are confident Government will meet targets to halt nature’s decline

Published on: 1 July 2025

One year on from landmark environment march, only 8% of Brits are confident Government will meet targets to halt nature’s decline

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Positive news for wildlife-friendly farming, but Defra spending settlement still leaves challenges for nature recovery

Published on: 11 June 2025

Wildlife and Countryside Link today responded to the Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR)

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Government must follow Cunliffe recommendations and then go further to fix failing water system

Published on: 3 June 2025

Wildlife and Countryside Link today responded to the Independent Water Commission's interim report

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Biodiversity Net Gain could be dead in the water under new proposals

Published on: 28 May 2025

Biodiversity Net Gain could be dead in the water under new proposals

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MPs put on ‘Notice for Nature’ as charities warn Planning & Infrastructure Bill could demolish wildlife

Published on: 19 May 2025

28 environmental charities have served a spoof planning notice to MPs, warning that the Planning & Infrastructure Bill is an application to demolish wildlife

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