The Labour government has been accused of ignoring farmers and rural experts after announcing a sweeping ban on controlled burning across England’s peatlands, a decision countryside groups warn could worsen, not reduce, the risk of devastating wildfires. Defra confirmed that from 30 September the restrictions will extend to 676,628 hectares of deep peat, more than … Continue reading Labour Accused of “Gross Irresponsibility” Over Peat-Burning Ban