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Vegan diets produce quarter of high-meat diets’ greenhouse gases – study

Vegan diets produce quarter of high-meat diets’ greenhouse gases – study

Other environmental impacts such as land use, water pollution, water use and biodiversity loss were also significantly lower.

What the papers say – July 20

What the papers say – July 20

A wide variety of stories make up the front pages across Britain.

What the papers say – July 20

What the papers say – July 20

A wide variety of stories make up the front pages across Britain.

Banks ‘could lose licences for banning customers over their political views’

Banks ‘could lose licences for banning customers over their political views’

It comes after Nigel Farage’s banks accounts were closed by Coutts because his views ‘did not align with’ the bank’s values.

Why are England’s top doctors striking?

Why are England’s top doctors striking?

Consultants in England who are members of the British Medical Association voted to go on strike for 48 hours.

Consultant strike will have ‘biggest impact yet’ on NHS

Consultant strike will have ‘biggest impact yet’ on NHS

Health leaders have warned planned procedures will come to a ‘virtual standstill’.

Tories braced for defeats in triple by-election contest

Tories braced for defeats in triple by-election contest

Rishi Sunak warned they face a ‘tough battle’ as Labour and Lib Dems hope to steal the three seats.

Tory MP Tobias Ellwood deletes video ‘lauding’ Taliban in Afghanistan

Tory MP Tobias Ellwood deletes video ‘lauding’ Taliban in Afghanistan

The Commons Defence Committee chairman faced criticism from fellow Conservatives over the clip.

Transgender schools guidance will take a ‘bit longer’, Education Secretary says

Transgender schools guidance will take a ‘bit longer’, Education Secretary says

Gillian Keegan acknowledged a delay as headteachers vented their frustration.

Varadkar pledges unwavering solidarity with Ukraine on day-long visit to Kyiv

Varadkar pledges unwavering solidarity with Ukraine on day-long visit to Kyiv

The Irish premier visited a range of sites and memorials to pay tribute to those who have died in the war.

Leo Varadkar meets Ukrainian actor in Kyiv after Dublin assault

Leo Varadkar meets Ukrainian actor in Kyiv after Dublin assault

Oleksandr Hrekov was attacked in Dublin city centre last month shortly after performing at the city’s Abbey Theatre.

Roald Dahl condemned for ‘undeniable racism’ by his museum

Roald Dahl condemned for ‘undeniable racism’ by his museum

The Dahl family and The Roald Dahl Story Company apologised for his comments in December 2020.

Former Green co-leader selected to fight for party’s seat at next election

Former Green co-leader selected to fight for party’s seat at next election

Sian Berry will attempt to follow in Caroline Lucas’ footsteps by fighting for the Brighton Pavilion seat at the 2024 general election.

More than 100,000 appointments cancelled due to latest strike by junior doctors

More than 100,000 appointments cancelled due to latest strike by junior doctors

The cumulative number of cancellations in all settings since industrial action began has now passed 750,000.

Eleven arrested after climate activists target oil sites in Scotland

Eleven arrested after climate activists target oil sites in Scotland

Protesters from This Is Rigged claimed they had stopped fuel leaving an oil terminal and a refinery.

William to visit New York to attend Earthshot Prize Innovation Summit

William to visit New York to attend Earthshot Prize Innovation Summit

Singapore will host the third Earthshot Prize awards ceremony in November.

Sunak braces Tories for ‘tough battle’ in Thursday’s three by-elections

Sunak braces Tories for ‘tough battle’ in Thursday’s three by-elections

The Prime Minister spoke to a meeting of the 1922 Committee of Conservative backbenchers on the eve of the polls.

‘Bard of Salford’ John Cooper Clarke awarded freedom of city

‘Bard of Salford’ John Cooper Clarke awarded freedom of city

The punk poet is now on the national curriculum for schools.

Membership of BMA reaches record high amid pay dispute

Membership of BMA reaches record high amid pay dispute

The BMA said its membership stands at 190,366, up by more than 25,000 compared with this time last year.

Met Police Commissioner says he has not ‘shirked’ from Baroness Casey report

Met Police Commissioner says he has not ‘shirked’ from Baroness Casey report

Sir Mark Rowley said the Metropolitan Police is ‘on a big reform plan’ following the Baroness Casey report, published in March.

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