The UK government is under investigation for authorizing a bee-killing pesticide, Cruiser SB, despite its ban in the European Union.
The pesticide, used on sugar beet crops, is highly toxic to bees and has been linked to declining insect populations.
The investigation, launched by the Office for Environmental Protection, is examining whether the government followed proper environmental laws when granting emergency authorizations for the pesticide.
The investigation is also considering whether the government adequately considered the potential harm to bees and the wider environment.
