
Nature vs Growth? The false choice threatening our future
31st January 2025
Should developers 'stop worrying about the bats and the newts'? They don't have to; pitting nature against development is dangerous, irresponsible and unnecessary.

27th January 2025
Two exciting discoveries have been reported in the last week about our rarest bat species, the greater mouse-eared bat.

Is the government’s planning reform bad for bats?
22nd January 2025
Planning reforms risk devastating impacts to bats, here's what we're doing about it and how you can help.

Celebrating bats and bat workers
7th January 2025
Bestowing some New Year's Honours of our own as we announce our newest Batty Laureates and the BCT Hall of Fame inductees.

Bats and Large-Scale Housing Maintenance Projects - guidance launched
18th December 2024
BCT is delighted to announce the publication of Bats and Large-Scale Housing Maintenance Projects Guidance for England

Plan for Change: Don’t blame bats
9th December 2024
The Prime Minister was wrong to label the regulators as “naysayers” and to undermine the regulations that protect out natural heritage and environment.

Christmas Big Give: A lifeline for bats
26th November 2024
We are delighted to be part of the Big Give’s Christmas Challenge! For one week starting on 3 December, the Big Give will double every donation up to £5,000, which means we could raise £10K.

High Speed 2 – bat protection costs
8th November 2024
A story has been circulated in several media outlets about the cost of a structure being built over part of the length of the HS2 rail line as it passes a woodland Site of Special Scientific Interest in Buckinghamshire.

Bats and human health: BCT rabies statement
14th October 2024
The Bat Conservation Trust is saddened by the recent rabies-related deaths in North America. While these tragic events are rare, it’s important to address concerns to protect both people and wildlife.