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Born Free responds to new Bovine TB Strategy for England

The UK Government’s new strategy shifts emphasis to cattle, but leaves the door open for further wildlife persecution.
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Badger culling in Britain has ended – but will it last?

The government’s decision not to renew the last culling licence in Cumbria has finally ended one of the country's most disastrous wildlife control policies.
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Take action: Help get trail hunting banned for good

Born Free welcomes Government consultation on a Trail Hunting Ban, and urges the public to take action.
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Born Free laments lack of wildlife commitments in 2026 King’s Speech

Labour government ignores previous promises on nature, as speech fails to mention any forthcoming protections for animals.
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Born Free rallies for change to trail hunting law

Born Free joined over 500 people outside Parliament to call for change to strengthen the Hunting Act, and highlight the importance of a trail hunting ban.
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MSPs discuss animal welfare ahead of Scottish elections

Hustings event in Edinburgh sees candidates quizzed on how they will take action for animals.
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UK government finally introduces new restrictions on lead ammunition

New restrictions on the sale and use of lead ammunition have been laid before Parliament and come into force in England, Wales and Scotland today.
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Scottish and Welsh Parliamentary Elections – what they mean for wildlife

We look at what the upcoming elections mean for wild animals, and how supporters in Scotland and Wales can get involved.
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Time for change to hunting laws

Born Free joins calls for PM to make good on promised Hunting Act reforms.
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Does the end of culling licences mark a permanent reprieve for England’s badgers?

UK government commits to issuing no more intensive or supplementary licences, but doubts remain over a total end to the cull.