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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.
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Government must act now or fail nature and the nation

New report shows that this Government risks becoming the first to break the law by missing legally binding targets to restore nature.
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Good news for foxes and hares, but does the Government’s new Animal Welfare Strategy for England stand up to scrutiny?

Born Free responds to new proposals billed as ‘the most ambitious animal welfare strategy in a generation’
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Congratulations Leo!

Born Free’s Junior Ambassador Leo has been recognised for outstanding environmental work in his local community at the London Eco Champion Awards.
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Why I’m mad about protecting hares

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.
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Helping hedgehogs this winter

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