Sewage pollution crackdown and lower bills in major water shake-up

The impetus for this decisive action stems from mounting public outrage over the performance of water companies, particularly concerning the discharge of untreated sewage into rivers and coastal waters. For…

The yachting industry searches for alternatives to teak.

Tech titan Jeff Bezos’s $500 million superyacht, Koru, delivered in 2023, uses teak in its interior and for its decking. This dense, heavy tropical hardwood is highly prized in the…

Ex-Labour comms chief Lord Doyle suspended over links to sex offender.

Lord Doyle, a prominent figure in Labour Party communications and former director of communications for Sir Keir Starmer, has been suspended from the Labour parliamentary party. The suspension stems from…

AI chatbots give inaccurate medical advice says Oxford Uni study.

A groundbreaking study conducted by researchers at Oxford University has revealed a significant flaw in the current capabilities of artificial intelligence chatbots when it comes to providing medical advice. The…

Why food fraud persists, even with improving tech

Food fraud, a pervasive and often hidden global issue, continues to plague the industry despite significant advancements in detection and verification technologies. This sophisticated form of crime encompasses a wide…

Buddhist monks 108-day Walk for Peace set to end in Washington DC.

A profound testament to peace and mindfulness is culminating today as a dedicated group of Buddhist monks prepares to complete their extraordinary 108-day, 2,000-mile "Walk of Peace" from Fort Worth,…

Apple and Google agree to change app stores after ‘effective duopoly’ claim

Apple and Google have reached a significant agreement with the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), committing to substantial changes in their app store operations following a seven-month investigation that…

The trailblazer who made history as Nasa’s first woman commander

Meeting Collins at London’s prestigious Science Museum, one is immediately struck by her unassuming demeanor. Softly spoken, warm, and profoundly down to earth, she belies the immense power and responsibility…

Deaf patients condemn shortage of BSL interpreters in NHS

A critical shortage of British Sign Language (BSL) interpreters within the National Health Service (NHS) is leaving deaf patients feeling ignored, frustrated, and facing significant delays in receiving vital medical…

Kenya to confront Russia over ‘unacceptable’ use of Kenyan soldiers

Kenya is poised to engage directly with Russia regarding the deeply concerning and, as described by Nairobi, "unacceptable" recruitment and deployment of Kenyan citizens to fight in the ongoing conflict…