News & Updates

Born Free’s Junior Ambassador Leo has been recognised for outstanding environmental work in his local community at the London Eco Champion Awards.

Born Free’s Youth Ambassador, Thea, tells us why she’s been using her voice to campaign for a close season for hares in England and Wales.

Prickles and Paws Hedgehog Rescue is helping critically ill hoglets get back to health – and you can do your bit to help hedgehogs too.

Thousands more badgers face being shot in England this autumn despite a finding that the culls contravene an internationally binding legal agreement.

Our Head of Policy, Dr Mark Jones tackles the most frequently asked questions we’ve received via social media about hares, hunting and the urgent need to take action to protect them.

From badger baiting, to persecuting birds of prey, the UK needs to do more tackle wildlife crime, so we co-hosted a vital event at the Labour Party conference to highlight the issues.

Badger Trust and Born Free Foundation Issue a Joint Statement on the Godfray Review - 4 September 2025

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.