Warning over low funding to tackle invasive species damaging British wildlife

Water voles are among the species under threat (Ian West/PA) - (PA Archive)

Less than 1% of the Government’s biosecurity budget goes on invasive species, despite the danger they pose to British wildlife, figures suggest.

Conservationists warned the funding to tackle non-native plants and animals was failing to match the risk they posed to “cherished” native species from water voles to ladybirds, as well as to waterways, homes, businesses and local green spaces.