Donald Trump rolls back use of paper straws: Are plastic straws really so bad for the environment?
The US government has scrapped paper straws to go back to plastic. So why are the plastic variety restricted in many ...
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FG gets UK’s N504m donation for afforestation
Nigeria is set to enter into a partnership with United Kingdom’s Zander Corporation to transform agricultural practices and restore degraded lands in the country’s most vulnerable ecological zones.As ...
After using pillow sprays for years, I asked a sleep expert if they work
Lavender and chamomile, in particular, have sleep-enhancing qualities. The former has been used since ancient times to ...
NHS England to be axed as role returns to government control
NHS England will be abolished and brought under "democratic control" in an attempt to cut bureaucracy and duplication, Sir Keir Starmer has announced. The organisation, which oversees the country's ...
Identifying and removing the UK’s growth blockers
The revamping of the British Business Bank is a positive step, but the government can do more to identify businesses that are worthy of investment using, for example, HMRC data and providing what the ...
Politicians ‘distracted’ by inheritance tax changes for farmers – Labour MP
Sadik Al-Hassan said he was growing increasingly concerned that issues regarding the future of farming are not being addressed.
Prevalence of microplastics in soil increased 15 times in four years – study
Researchers looked at samples from a field in Hartwood, North Lanarkshire, included in a UK-wide sewage sludge experiment ...
Health, environment and animal charities benefit most from local donors
But safeguarding operations is essential for long-term success, insurer urges.
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Labour’s Planning and Infrastructure Bill: a bold step to get Britain building
The Planning and Infrastructure Bill takes decisive action to streamline planning, cut delays, and create a more pro-growth ...
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University of Birmingham ranks among world’s best universities
Six subjects in Top 50 of latest QS World University Rankings by Subject with a further 20 study areas in the top 100.
Magners-maker says economic climate and Budget squeezing consumer confidence
The maker of Magners cider and Jubel beer has blamed weaker summer sales and the autumn Budget putting pressure on consumer ...
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UK government rolls Payments Systems Regulator into FCA
The U.K. axed its payments regulator in an effort to reduce red tape as part of the prime minister's Plan for Growth. The move was lauded by industry, but some are concerned the FCA won't give ...