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The Latest Breaking News from Natural England

Fears of damage to nature from Labour planning reforms overblown, minister says

Matthew Pennycook dismissed anxiety from campaigners that Planning and Infrastructure Bill could lead to a weakening of environmental law.

Evening Standard

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

Natural England chair rejects ministers’ claim that nature blocks development

Exclusive: Tony Juniper, who will oversee nature restoration fund, says claims ‘not fully backed by evidence’

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Badger cull snubs science chief advice as opponents mount legal challenge

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The Independent UK

Badger cull expansion given go-ahead by officials – against advice of own science chief

Exclusive: Supplementary culls set to begin in nine areas from Sunday and 10 areas from September

The Independent UK

Flower once nearly extinct found in the wild for first time in a century

It is being described as a ‘truly thrilling moment’

The Independent UK

First new wild lady’s-slipper orchid found for 100 years marks conservation win

The discovery of the wild-grown seedling marks success for efforts to bring the incredibly rare species back from the brink of extinction.

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Natural England boss reveals concern over budget for nature restoration

The head of the Government’s official environment advisors said the expected tight spending settlement will pose ‘big challenges’ for nature recovery.

Evening Standard

Kent landscape that inspired Dickens declared nature reserve

Natural England announced the creation of the North Kent Woods and Downs national nature reserve to boost nature and tourism.

Evening Standard

Chris Packham accuses government bill of being a ‘licence to destroy nature’

The Nature Restoration Fund came under the microscope during a talk at the 2025 Hay Festival of Literature and Arts

The Independent UK

Landscape that inspired Brontë sisters’ books made a nature reserve

The vast expanse of 1,270 acres encompasses peat bogs, heaths and wetlands

The Independent UK

Landscape near Bradford that inspired Bronte sisters is declared nature reserve

The area of 1,274 hectares is on the doorstep of Bradford, one of the UK’s most nature-deprived cities, Natural England said.

Evening Standard

Eighty percent of England’s peatlands are dry and degraded, mapping shows

Healthy peatlands can help tackle the climate crisis but degraded peat emits carbon and contributes to global heating

The Guardian - UK

Pioneering mapping data shows 80% of England’s peatlands are dry and degraded

As vital carbon sinks, healthy peatlands can help tackle climate change, reduce flood risk, improve water quality and support rare wildlife.

Evening Standard

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The Guardian - UK

UK government admits almost no evidence nature protections block development

Whitehall analysis provides no data or research to support the government argument that environmental legislation holds up building

The Guardian - UK

Government is gaslighting us on planning bill and nature

Letter: Ben Kite says a large number of experts and organisations are concerned about the bill’s environmental impact, in response to a letter by the nature minister

The Guardian - UK

Planning bill would allow builders to ‘pay cash to trash’ nature, say UK experts

Exclusive: plan to let firms sidestep environmental laws by paying into nature levy would add cost and delay, says letter to MPs

Evening Standard

New building rules could still require ‘bat tunnels and fish discos’ – MP

Tory shadow housing secretary Kevin Hollinrake said new planning legislation could still be delayed by nature restoration proposals.

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The Conversation

Time to stop blaming bats and newts for blocking development? A new fund could support nature and ease building delays

For years, nature has been blamed as a blocker of economic growth. After some ministerial bluster about not letting newts and bats get in the way of growth ambitions, the UK government released more details of its plans to get Britain building again.

The Guardian - UK

Reeves scapegoating bats to cut red tape is absurd, says Packham

Broadcaster and nature campaigner claims Labour’s attack on wildlife in push for economic growth is ‘PR disaster’

Evening Standard

Conservationists hail record year for UK’s loudest bird after previous concern

Bitterns have been brought back from the risk of extinction by large-scale efforts to restore wetlands.

The Guardian - UK

UK regulators to face twice-yearly reviews as Reeves vows to slash red tape

Chancellor tells watchdogs she wants to cut down on overlapping regulation

Evening Standard

Fact check: Part of a new town in Kent was impacted by a spider’s habitat

A section of the Ebbsfleet Garden City project has been affected by Natural England’s decision to designate a new protection area.

Evening Standard

Government backs end to licensed ‘wild take’ of birds of prey for falconry

A review of the practice concluded it is not necessary.

The Guardian - UK

Why are beavers being released into England’s rivers? What you need to know

Conservationists say the rodents will fix ecosystems and bring wildlife back to wetlands

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