UK pledges to work with Bangladesh for Rohingya stability, hope

British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has said the United Kingdom (UK) will continue to work tirelessly to ensure that those displaced by violence in Myanmar have the support, protection, dignity and opportunities they deserve. The UK will...

Wales gives “eco-engineer” beavers dam good protection

Beavers are set to be legally recognised as a native species in Wales, the Welsh Government has confirmed, paving the way for their managed reintroduction. Climate change secretary Huw Irranca-Davies said new legislation would make it an offence...

UK to lead $10M federal research effort on EP health

EAST PALESTINE — Four months after the 2023 Norfolk Southern train derailment, the first town hall focused solely on public health was held at The Way Station inside East Palestine’s First United Presbyterian Church. Erin Haynes, professor in the...

Brittany Mahomes Supports Charissa Thompson with Thoughtful Gift Package

Kansas City, MO – Brittany Mahomes, partner of Divi haircare, sent a personalized gift package to FOX Sports broadcaster Charissa Thompson on September 30, 2025, showcasing their growing friendship in sports media. The thoughtful gift coincided...

How green politics failed

There is an unusual buzz surrounding the Green Party as it gathers for its annual conference in Bournemouth. The tribe has a new leader, Zack Polanski, resoundingly elected on a radical platform which the media has dubbed “eco-populism”. It has...

British Jewish leaders lament that Manchester attack was only a matter of time

Jewish community leaders in the United Kingdom and around the world responded with sadness and anger to news of the deadly terror attack at a Manchester synagogue during Yom Kippur services on Thursday that killed two people and seriously injured...

Energy bill hikes to be stopped under new deal between UK and EU

Energy bill hikes to be stopped under new deal between UK and EU Energy bill hikes are so be PAUSED under new deal with the European Union - as UK businesses are at risk of a £800m tax. The UK and EU are set for a temporary deal to stop British...

Pope Leo XIV Blesses a Block of Ice in Bizarre Protest Against Trump and GOP Climate Deniers

In a dramatic display of symbolism, Pope Leo XIV blessed a block of ice to challenge climate change deniers and urge political leaders to act. The gesture was performed at a global gathering south of Rome marking the 10th anniversary of Laudato...

As Tories vow to scrap ‘failed targets’, how do their climate claims stack up?

Kemi Badenoch has vowed to repeal the Climate Change Act if the Conservatives win the next election. Under the landmark legislation, which was passed with the almost unanimous support of the Conservative party under David Cameron in 2008, carbon...

Russia targeting UK satellites on ‘weekly’ basis, UK Space Command boss says

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Public health experts urge Britons to wear masks and isolate if infected as cases of new Covid variants Nimbus and Stratus soar

Britons have been urged to wear masks in crowded public spaces and isolate if they test positive for Covid, amid a spike in cases of two new variants of the virus. The strains—XFG, dubbed Stratus, and NB.1.8.1, known as Nimbus—are fuelling a surge...

COP climate talks are ‘heartbreak’ for Pacific Islands. Here is why...

By Gabriella Marchant and Jordan Fennell Joseph Sikulu’s long-haul journey home to the Pacific has felt fruitless after the recent world climate talks. It has become a “heartbreaking” exercise seeing the annual United Nations Conference of the...

Frailty in ageing populations worsened by air pollution, global review finds

Air pollution increases the likelihood of people becoming frail in middle and old age, according to an international review of studies. People are living longer and, while this is often painted as a challenge to healthcare systems, it is also...

ESG Focus: UK/EU/International ESG Regulation Monthly Round-Up – August/September 2025

This month's ESG Regulation Monthly Round-Up covers the two months of the summer holidays. There is still a lot to report with a number of publications from the UK Financial Conduct Authority, EFRAG and others. The EU omnibus simplification...

Pope Leo labelled ‘woke’ by MAGA supporters as he calls for ‘courage’ on climate change from leaders

The American pontiff asked world leaders to “act with courage” to fight climate change, embracing his predecessor’s environmental legacy. The Pope spoke to 1,000 representatives at the 10th anniversary celebration of the late Pope Francis’s...

Will the sun ever rise on a British republic?

Save Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Got it Normal text sizeLarger text sizeVery large text size In the crowded aisles of the Liverpool political gathering meant to build support for the...

With the royals riding out the storm, will the sun ever rise on a British republic?

Save Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Got it Normal text sizeLarger text sizeVery large text size In the crowded aisles of the Liverpool political gathering meant to build support for the...

How an afternoon at glossy Christmas attraction Lapland UK has become more expensive than a day trip to the REAL Lapland

A lucky few can still get their hands on tickets to Lapland UK, the luxe Christmas attraction beloved by stars including Elton John, The Beckhams and The Prince and Princess of Wales - but they'll need deep pockets. Tickets for the yuletide...

Trump administration terminates funding for dozens of New England energy projects

As part of a seemingly targeted effort by the Trump administration to slash funding for blue states, the Department of Energy this week canceled funding for dozens of New England energy projects. About 30 awards were canceled in Massachusetts,...

Sonam Wangchuk’s Wife Gitanjali Angmo Approaches Supreme Court Seeking His Release After Climate Activist Arrested for 'Inciting' Violent Protests in Ladakh

New Delhi, October 3: Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's wife, Gitanjali Angmo, on Friday approached the Supreme Court seeking her husband's release. Wangchuk was detained under the National Security Act (NSA) and was shifted to Jodhpur Central...