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Farming budget ‘must be protected as drought looms’

Farm and nature leaders made the plea as figures show swathes of the UK have had the most days with no or little rain on record for the year so far.

Evening Standard

Lowest numbers of starlings on record in long-running citizen birdwatch scheme

Conservationists are concerned as the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch results for 2025 show the ‘charismatic’ birds sliding down the rankings.

The Independent UK

Solar farms managed for nature could increase benefits for wildlife – study

A study suggests that solar farms with a mix of habitats provide more value for nature than arable and extensively managed solar farm land.

Evening Standard

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Scheme for developers to boost nature ‘failing’ in first year, campaigners warn

The amount of land delivering ‘biodiversity net gain’ linked to developments is falling well short of expectations, research suggests.

The Independent UK

‘It’s incredible, the place just swarms with birdlife’: inside England’s biggest bird sanctuary

The reserve in Geltsdale in the north Pennines has been expanded by a third after RSPB buys land

The Guardian - UK

Public urged to take part in major UK bird count amid population fears

The annual survey run by the RSPB is taking place this weekend.

The Independent UK

Spoonbills, spiders and a rare bird helped by wasps among ‘nature wins’ in 2024

The RSPB is highlighting some of the year’s conservation successes as it warns of the challenges nature faces in 2025.

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Calls for nature-friendly planning reform to support struggling councils

Research from green groups found that more than half of local authorities in England have failed to meet their ‘biodiversity duty’ requirements.

The Independent UK

Tweet branding Sunak and Gove ‘liars’ lands RSPB in hot water

RSPB chief executive Beccy Speight said at the time that she did not approve the post

The Independent UK

Spot the punk rockers: hope for waxwing boost in annual UK bird count

People encouraged to record sightings of the migratory, mohican-sporting birds in the RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch this weekend

The Guardian - UK

RSPB apologises for calling Tories ‘liars’ over green promises

Charity concedes ‘frustration’ at failure to uphold pledges ‘led us to attack people not policy’

The Independent UK

RSPB chief apologises after charity calls ministers ‘liars’ over green policy

Beccy Speight says frustration at ‘weaker protections’ prompted charity’s criticism of Sunak, Gove and Coffey

The Guardian - UK

RSPB insists it is ‘not entering politics’ after accusing Government of lies

The charity apologised for lashing out on Twitter at plans to scrap water pollution restrictions for housing developments.

The Independent UK

RSPB ‘not ruling out’ direct action to defend nature from government policy

Beccy Speight says charity coalition plans to step up campaign against changes posing threat to wildlife

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The Independent UK

National Trust: Government going in ‘opposite direction’ to protecting nature

The director general of the National Trust said that investment zones ‘represent a free-for-all for nature and heritage’.

The Independent UK

Government launched ‘attack on nature’ with mini-budget, conservationists warn

The RSPB, the Wildlife Trusts and the National Trust have all criticised the Government over some of its proposed policies.

Evening Standard

Sizewell C gets green light: Government gives go-ahead for new nuclear power station

The decision has been met with a mixed reaction among supporters and opponents

Manchester Evening News

Common sparrow and flamboyant jay stars of national bird survey

House sparrow is the most common sighting in Greater Manchester

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