Spain’s commitment to renewable energy may be in doubt

The town’s green credentials have recently received a significant boost with the commencement of construction on a colossal factory dedicated to producing batteries for electric vehicles. This groundbreaking project is…

Government rolls back nature protections to boost housing

For nearly two years, the BNG policy has been a cornerstone of England’s environmental legislation, requiring new developments to achieve a 10% increase in biodiversity compared to the pre-development state.…

Millions of Jeffrey Epstein files released by US Justice Department

The U.S. Department of Justice has unveiled a monumental trove of documents pertaining to the late disgraced financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, marking the most extensive release of…

Should the NHS use magic mushrooms to treat mental health?

One compelling narrative comes from Larissa Hope, who attributes her recovery from a debilitating mental health condition to psilocybin. Her experience began at 17, thrust into the spotlight by her…

Chris Mason: What Starmer’s China reset tells us about his foreign policy

At the heart of the strategy behind Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s high-stakes visit to China this week is a shrewd understanding of what some political observers and economists refer…

Visit the North Sea oil field where CO2 is pumped under the seabed

"Prepare for an offshore landing," the pilot announces, his voice cutting through the thrum of the helicopter’s rotors as the aircraft descends towards a remote platform shimmering on the choppy…

HMRC phone lines stay open as self-assessment tax deadline looms

As the clock ticks down to the crucial January 31st self-assessment tax deadline, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is significantly bolstering its support services, extending webchat availability and opening dedicated…

Green turtle bounces back from brink in conservation ‘win’

For centuries, the green turtle faced relentless persecution, its populations decimated by human exploitation. These gentle giants were extensively hunted for their meat, famously used in turtle soup, a sought-after…

How do cold health alerts work and what do the different levels mean?

Yellow health alerts have been issued by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) for the north west and north east regions of England, signalling that the cold weather poses a…

Warmer seas bring record number of octopuses to UK waters

The term "bloom" typically describes a rapid, often temporary, increase in the population of a species, often triggered by favourable environmental conditions. In this instance, warmer winters, increasingly linked to…