More water company regulations and improvements at treatment plants needed to protect rivers, say authors Pollution from treated and untreated sewage is the greatest threat to river biodiversity, causing more damage than runoff from farms, according to research. There is a need for more regulation of water companies and improvements […]
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Plans set to be announced on Friday could include delaying ban on sales of new petrol and diesel cars Rishi Sunak is planning to row back on some of the government’s net zero policies that impose a direct cost on consumers as the Conservatives attempt to create a dividing line […]
The retired 78-year-old former MP is ‘being well cared for’, his family announced Ken Livingstone, the former Labour MP and mayor of London, has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, his family has announced. The 78-year-old is being “well cared for by his family and friends” as he lives a “private […]
Ukrainian president says all leaders ‘who do not tolerate any aggression’ would be invited to a peace summit Volodymyr Zelenskiy has told the UN general assembly that Russia is committing genocide in Ukraine and urged world leaders to attend a peace summit to help stop the invasion and future wars […]
Research claims children whose fathers read and play with them see a ‘small but significant’ increase in their educational attainment Children whose fathers read, play, sing and draw with them show a “small but significant” increase in their educational attainment at primary school, according to research that suggests just 10 […]
Blue-sky exercise envisages four levels of membership to allow for countries having looser ties to the union A vision of a future EU with four types of membership – including an “EU lite” for countries such as the UK – has been tabled by a group of academics commissioned by […]
Scotland Yard says it will take ‘two or more years to root out those who are corrupting policing’ Scotland Yard has said it will take years to root out rogue officers serving in the capital as “the size of a small police force” is suspended or on restricted duties. Britain’s […]
Promoters cancel comedian’s one-man theatre shows in Windsor, Plymouth and Wolverhampton The promoters of Russell Brand’s standup show have pulled his appearances over the next 10 days, while the actor and comedian’s publisher announced it was “pausing” all future book projects with him. Brand also failed to appear for his […]
Study for 5 News warns of ‘overwhelming and inescapable’ betting imagery in the game Football fans were bombarded with 11,000 gambling messages during the opening weekend of the latest Premier League season, according to a study that warns of “overwhelming and inescapable” betting imagery in the game. Clubs in the […]
Canada’s PM alleges India responsible for fatal shooting of Hardeep Singh Nijjar on country’s soil Justin Trudeau has said there is “credible evidence” India is responsible for the alleged assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a prominent Canadian Sikh leader. The allegations from Canada’s prime minister is likely to further strain […]