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Business is ‘antidote’ to MPs not making science-based decisions – Chris Packham

Business is ‘antidote’ to MPs not making science-based decisions – Chris Packham

Speaking at the Times Earth Summit, the broadcaster and naturalist compared business leaders with politicians in Westminster.

UK charities outline principles for nature ‘credits’ to combat greenwashing

UK charities outline principles for nature ‘credits’ to combat greenwashing

The Wildlife Trusts, RSPB, Woodland Trust and National Trust have published the guidelines on ‘nature markets’.

Consultants to meet with Government with a view to end strikes

Consultants to meet with Government with a view to end strikes

It comes after a wave of strikes caused severe disruption across the NHS.

Government urged to act over concerns of ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water

Government urged to act over concerns of ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water

The Royal Society of Chemistry is calling on the UK Government to overhaul its drinking water standards to tackle the risk of PFAS.

Anti-obesity drugs will be ‘adopted like statins’ – minister

Anti-obesity drugs will be ‘adopted like statins’ – minister

Health minister Neil O’Brien said the drugs are ‘game changing’.

Teenager who bought knife used to stab boy, 17, denies lying to protect himself

Teenager who bought knife used to stab boy, 17, denies lying to protect himself

Adam Chowdhary, now 21, bought the flick knife online.

Two men charged with public order offence after protests outside RAF Scampton

Two men charged with public order offence after protests outside RAF Scampton

They will appear in court in November.

Nolan principles ‘under pressure’ after much political turbulence – Lord Evans

Nolan principles ‘under pressure’ after much political turbulence – Lord Evans

The chair of the standards watchdog said there should be an overhaul of the system for ensuring compliance with the rules after ‘significant’ damage.

Schoolboy’s food banks restocked after burglary thanks to supermarket donation

Schoolboy’s food banks restocked after burglary thanks to supermarket donation

Isaac Winfield opened his first food bank when he was just nine, during the Covid pandemic.

Farage blasts ‘totalitarian’ decision to ban GB News from Senedd TVs

Farage blasts ‘totalitarian’ decision to ban GB News from Senedd TVs

The channel was removed from the Senedd’s internal television network.

Neil Ferguson denies stepping over the line when advising Government in pandemic

Neil Ferguson denies stepping over the line when advising Government in pandemic

The Covid inquiry is hearing from scientists who advised the Government throughout 2020 and 2021.

What is the Captain Tom Foundation and what is its future?

What is the Captain Tom Foundation and what is its future?

The charity was set up in the wake of mammoth fundraising efforts by a Second World War veteran who captured the nation’s hearts.

Second union accepts pay offer for school staff but Unison strikes still on

Second union accepts pay offer for school staff but Unison strikes still on

Unite and the GMB have accepted the Cosla offer but Unison has rejected it and strikes will continue to take place.

Families with children most likely to suffer cost-of-living hardship – study

Families with children most likely to suffer cost-of-living hardship – study

The Chancellor has been called on to address a ‘cost-of-children crisis’ in the forthcoming autumn statement as research highlights family struggles.

Humza Yousaf pledges to freeze council tax for Scots next year

Humza Yousaf pledges to freeze council tax for Scots next year

The First Minister announced the move to the SNP conference in Aberdeen – but council leaders said they were not told in advance of the freeze.

Laughing gas to become illegal in November

Laughing gas to become illegal in November

Having nitrous oxide will be illegal from November 8 and serious repeat offenders face up to two years in prison, the Home Office has said.

Under-fire academic says university failed to defend him from ‘attacks’

Under-fire academic says university failed to defend him from ‘attacks’

Professor David Miller claimed ‘Zionist organisations’ targeted UK universities through a ‘censorship campaign’.

Yousaf pledges to fund infrastructure by issuing Scottish Government bonds

Yousaf pledges to fund infrastructure by issuing Scottish Government bonds

The First Minister said it would said it would ‘raise Scotland’s profile’ and attract investors.

Woman mauled by her own XL bully dog

Woman mauled by her own XL bully dog

Police arrived at the scene in Norfolk to find the woman being mauled by her pet XL bully dog.

People-smuggling ringleader jailed over 39 deaths made at least £90,000 – court

People-smuggling ringleader jailed over 39 deaths made at least £90,000 – court

Gheorghe Nica, 46, was jailed for 27 years for manslaughter.

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