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Fertiliser company profits soared as food prices rose – report

Fertiliser company profits soared as food prices rose – report

On Tuesday the boss of the IMF warned of the impact of fertiliser prices on poorer households around the world.

Government to begin plastic wet wipe ban consultation soon, says water minister

Government to begin plastic wet wipe ban consultation soon, says water minister

Around 90% of wet wipes currently contain plastic, which prevents them from breaking down when flushed.

Exercising at weekend as good for the heart as more regular workouts – study

Exercising at weekend as good for the heart as more regular workouts – study

It has been unclear if concentrated exercise can provide the same benefits as more evenly-distributed activity.

Eight men and two boys face court over disorder outside hotel for asylum seekers

Eight men and two boys face court over disorder outside hotel for asylum seekers

A demonstration was held outside the Suites Hotel on Ribblers Lane in Knowsley, Merseyside, on February 10.

Wallace sets out defence plan which draws on lessons learned from Ukraine war

Wallace sets out defence plan which draws on lessons learned from Ukraine war

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said Ukraine had been ‘an incubator for new ways of war’.

Former McDonald’s staff endured ‘aggressive’ behaviour and mistreatment

Former McDonald’s staff endured ‘aggressive’ behaviour and mistreatment

Ex-employees have spoken to the PA news agency about dealing with ‘aggressive’ staff members who threatened them and caused lasting anxiety.

Action needed to tackle noise and light pollution, peers say

Action needed to tackle noise and light pollution, peers say

A report by the House of Lords Science and Technology Committee found poorly regulated pollutants were having an impact on health and quality of life.

Amber Gibson murder: Blood on brother’s clothes could indicate assault – court

Amber Gibson murder: Blood on brother’s clothes could indicate assault – court

Connor Gibson is on trial at Glasgow High Court accused of murdering his 16-year-old sister Amber.

Company insolvencies rise 27% in June as interest rate hikes hit firms

Company insolvencies rise 27% in June as interest rate hikes hit firms

Official figures from the Insolvency Service revealed that 2,163 insolvencies took place in June.

Call for urgent changes after older people left feeling that ‘nobody cares’

Call for urgent changes after older people left feeling that ‘nobody cares’

Anna-Louise Marsh-Rees, of Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice Cymru, gave the inquiry a harrowing account of her father’s death and family trauma.

‘Ideological barrier’ between Government and nature policies, says Green MP

‘Ideological barrier’ between Government and nature policies, says Green MP

Opposition MPs and environmental campaigners have criticised the Government for not taking the environment seriously enough.

Covid victim was ‘double-bagged like toxic waste’, daughter tells inquiry

Covid victim was ‘double-bagged like toxic waste’, daughter tells inquiry

Brenda Doherty was giving evidence to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry about the death of her mother, Ruth Burke, in 2020.

‘Nuclear renaissance’ promised as Government banks on small reactors plan

‘Nuclear renaissance’ promised as Government banks on small reactors plan

Cabinet minister Grant Shapps has floated a potential £20 billion plan backing the development of smaller scale nuclear technology projects.

Betfred to pay £3.25m for social responsibility and anti-money laundering failures

Betfred to pay £3.25m for social responsibility and anti-money laundering failures

The company failed to carry out any safer gambling interactions on one customer who staked £517,499 over a two-month period.

NHS planned care will come to virtual standstill this week, senior doctor warns

NHS planned care will come to virtual standstill this week, senior doctor warns

Consultant doctors will be on strike for 48 hours from 7am on Thursday until 7am on Saturday.

Bibby Stockholm met by protesters as it arrives into Portland Port

Bibby Stockholm met by protesters as it arrives into Portland Port

Critics have lambasted the Government’s plans to house 500 migrants on the barge, calling them ‘immoral and cruel’.

Music festivals safe for women, but ‘always an element of risk’, says minister

Music festivals safe for women, but ‘always an element of risk’, says minister

Media minister Sir John Whittingdale said he would not have let his children attend music festivals if he did not believe they were safe.

SNP’s Philippa Whitford announces she will stand down at next election

SNP’s Philippa Whitford announces she will stand down at next election

The former breast cancer surgeon is the eighth MP from the party to announce they are stepping down.

Mammal and dinosaur found ‘locked in mortal combat’ from 125m years ago

Mammal and dinosaur found ‘locked in mortal combat’ from 125m years ago

The discovery questions the view that dinosaurs roamed the planet unchallenged during the Cretaceous period, researchers say.

Ex-boyfriend of Towie’s Lauren Goodger denies assaulting her, court hears

Ex-boyfriend of Towie’s Lauren Goodger denies assaulting her, court hears

Charles Drury is accused of assaulting television personality Lauren Goodger in August 2022.

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