UK may approve bee-killing pesticide despite election promise to ban it

UK may approve bee-killing pesticide despite election promise to ban it

Exclusive: Environment groups urge government to stick to its promises and refuse pesticide application UK ministers are considering allowing the use of a bee-killing pesticide next year despite promising during the election to ban it. Neonicotinoids are banned in the EU because they are toxic to bees but have been authorised for use every year…