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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Zoe Tidman

‘Bee-killing’ pesticide banned by EU to be used in UK

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The UK has given the green light for a “bee-killing” pesticide banned in the EU to be used on a type of crop - sparking criticism from environmental groups.

The British government said this was because of the spread of yellows viruses throughout the country and the threat this posed to sugar production.

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