From the Guardian:

Defra issues new cull licences despite government adviser saying there is ‘no justification’

Please see the article in the Guardian:

Badger culls to continue in England despite lack of scientific evidence | Badgers | The Guardian – https://www.theguardian.com/

Also:

Labour promises to end badger cull in England | Badgers | The Guardian – https://www.theguardian.com/