Forever chemical’ testing to be ramped up amid growing concerns.
The United Kingdom has unveiled a comprehensive national plan aimed at significantly increasing the testing for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly known as "forever chemicals," across its environment. This…
Hong Kong lodges ‘strong protest’ after Panama takes control of canal ports
Hong Kong has lodged a formal and vehement protest with the Panamanian government following its forceful seizure of two critical container ports along the Panama Canal. The Hong Kong Special…
What to know about Peter Mandelson
Lord Mandelson’s recent removal from his diplomatic post in Washington D.C. unfolded less than a year after his appointment. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer had named the veteran Labour politician…
Inside Health – Is the tide turning on ME research? – BBC Sounds
The landscape of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), also known as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), a condition that has historically been shrouded in medical skepticism and diagnostic ambiguity, appears to be undergoing…
Chocolate kept in anti-theft boxes as shops warn it’s being stolen to order.
In a stark illustration of the escalating retail crime crisis gripping the UK, popular chocolate bars are now being secured in transparent plastic boxes across numerous supermarket aisles, a measure…
More solar farms on the way after record renewables auction
The latest allocation round, known as Contracts for Difference (CfD) Auction Round 6, has proven to be the most successful to date for onshore renewables. The government awarded contracts to…
Lincoln business urges balloon release ban
"Your balloon releases aren’t going to heaven," declares Naomi Spittles, a Lincoln-based balloon seller who has taken a firm stand against the environmental damage caused by releasing balloons into the…
Thailand: Authorities investigate death of 72 tigers due to virus
In a devastating blow to conservation efforts and a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities within captive wildlife facilities, Thai authorities are embroiled in a wide-ranging investigation following the deaths of…
Cambrian United football club could use hydropower for its ground
If the meticulously crafted plans receive the necessary approvals, the floodlights at Cambrian United’s ground, a vital component for evening training and matches, would be energized by harnessing the dynamic…
Lib Dems in bid to release files on Andrew trade envoy role.
The Liberal Democrats are launching a determined parliamentary offensive to compel the government to release all documents pertaining to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor’s controversial appointment as a UK trade envoy, following his…
















