Analysis of Freedom of Information (FOI) responses from councils showed over 500,000 reported rat infestations from 2023 to mid-2025
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Analysis of Freedom of Information (FOI) responses from councils showed over 500,000 reported rat infestations from 2023 to mid-2025
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More than half a million rat infestations have been reported across the UK in less than three years, new data has revealed.
Experts said longer-term climate patterns could be contributing to the increase, including 2025 being the UK’s warmest year on…
Conservative councillors blame Labour-run council for the supersized rodent after it ended pest control services for residents
The gigantic rodent is thought to be the biggest in the UK
A 'horrendous' infestation is underway following a period of hot summer weather and fast food waste that has created optimal…
Experts say there could be up to 300 million of the critters gorging on our overflowing bins – and as our waistlines grow, so do…
Adult rats can weigh up to 600g according to ecologists, and they probably became that big by eating our junk food
Rats, some the size of a cat, becoming a problem in UK neighborhood
