Welcoming Zara the Sloth Bear

Lincoln Zoo

I was delighted to make the acquaintance of Zara the Sloth Bear at Lincoln Zoo today.

The Zoo got in touch seeking my help to make sure we could overcome customs difficulties and get Zara to her new home here in Lincolnshire.

We managed to ensure her legal entry into the UK — the first traveller of her kind in decades.

You may also be interested in

Sir Ed to Bank: Don't Scrap Cheque Deposits

Sir Edward Leigh, the Conservative Member of Parliament for the Gainsborough constituency, has formally objected to Lloyds Banking Group’s decision to stop allowing customers to pay cheques into their accounts via banking hubs.In a letter to the Group’s chief executive, the MP highlighted the signif