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UK falling behind EU on nature protection since Brexit -report

Published 11:25 on June 23, 2026 / Last updated at 11:25 on June 23, 2026 / / EMEA (Europe), Nature & Biodiversity (Policy)

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Many of Great Britain’s environmental laws have been weakened since Brexit following a policy of deregulation, while the country has fallen behind the EU in some areas, a report said on Tuesday.
Many of Great Britain’s environmental laws have been weakened since Brexit following a policy of deregulation, while the country has fallen behind the EU in some areas, a report said on Tuesday.


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