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In June 2025, the Bureau of the Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats, also known as the Bern Convention, met in Strasbourg. On its agenda was the longstanding complaint against the UK government’s policy of culling badgers as part of its strategy for controlling bovine TB in cattle in England.

Born Free’s Head of Policy, Dr Mark Jones, reports on the annual Partnership for Action Against Wildlife Crime meeting held in London.

After our long campaign, with other wildlife groups, Born Free welcomes news of a ban on lead ammunition – a toxic metal which pollutes the countryside and poisons wildlife.

Analysis highlights flaws in the Randomised Badger Culling Trial, which forms the basis of the policy to shoot British badgers.

Thanks to YOUR support, ending the cruel and ineffective badger cull should move up the parliamentary agenda.

It’s Hedgehog Awareness Week so, with warmer weather upon us, here are a few ways that you can make your garden more hog friendly.

The Labour government’s Planning and Infrastructure Bill risks undermining key nature protections for UK wildlife

Take action today! You can help by asking your MP to support new legal protection.

A new report shows UK wildlife crime is at worrying levels, yet conviction rates are at an all-time low.

As Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers her first full budget, wildlife charity Born Free calls on the UK government to invest in the protection and recovery of nature and wildlife, and the welfare of wild animals.