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Volunteer workers say increasing case numbers and dozens of dead birds raise fears spread is wider than recorded

Information tribunal rules Soil Association must disclose salmon farm inspection reports to WildFish campaigners

Ditches and canals are the underdog of the freshwater world. These human-made waterways are often forgotten, devalued and perceived negatively – think “dull as ditchwater”. But these unsung heroes have a hidden potential for climate change mitigation, if they’re managed correctly.

Proposals would require clearer pricing and transparency as CMA finds fees have risen at nearly twice rate of inflation