UK ministers are considering a partial ban on backyard fireworks due to growing pressure from campaigners, vets, and farmers over noise pollution and animal welfare concerns.
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Consultation follows growing calls from campaigners, vets and National Farmers’ Union for tighter regulationAs the nights draw in, the season of sparklers begins, with Diwali, Bonfire Night and New Year’s Eve among the occasions typically celebrated with fireworks. But if campaigners get their way, this could be the last blast for bangers in the back yard.In January concerns about the noise and availability of fireworks were aired in a parliamentary debate, with two petitions clocking up more than 180,000 signatures each, while earlier this month the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade closed a consultation on proposals including making louder fireworks only available to professional users. Continue reading...
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