15/07/2024: Wind farms, Rural services, Insect decline

As part of the new government's plan for clean power by 2030, it's lifted the de facto ban on on-shore wind farms. Under previous rules, setting up wind farms on land had become difficult because developers had to prove there was no local objection to them being built.

Dale Vince the founder and CEO of Ecotriticy, which he started nearly 30 years ago, explains what it will mean for his industry.

Something else likely to be in the new government’s in tray is rural services and how to fund them. Kerry Booth is the CEO of the Rural Services Network, which covers England, she tells Anna that funding for rural services has historically been lower than in urban areas.

And what is happening to the UK’s insect population? We have a report from Cornwall.

Presented by Anna Hill

Produced by Alun Beach