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Carmichael warns Scotland risks losing livestock 'critical mass'
The Scottish Farmer
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September 8, 2025
Speaking during questions to the secretary of state for environment, food and rural affairs, Mr Carmichael urged the government to consider expanding the remit of the Climate Change Committee to include food security. He told the House of Commons:...
UK’s hidden gem trail you can burn 500 calories walking in one afternoon
Daily Express
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September 8, 2025
For those looking to combine fitness with stunning views — we've got just the answer for you. A hidden gem walking trail offering stunning vistas coupled with health benefits is being hailed as a must-do. The path winding through Dovedale,...
Singapore’s FAST-P Secures US$510 Million to Address Asia’s Climate Finance Gap
Fintech News
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September 8, 2025
Free Newsletter Get the hottest Fintech Singapore News once a month in your Inbox Singapore’s blended finance programme FAST-P has taken a major step forward, with its Green Investments Partnership (GIP) reaching a first close of US$510 million....
Marie Claire UK Skin Awards 2025: Meet the Visionary Judges Defining the Best in Beauty
Marie Claire UK
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September 8, 2025
Innovation and research within the skincare industry continue to impress and bowl us over. It seems that we are treated to clever product development and groundbreaking treatments all the time. So it seems only fitting that we once again make way...
Companies are using more AI than ever - and many are happy to turn a blind eye to its environmental impact
TechRadar
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September 8, 2025
Half of companies think AI’s benefits outweigh its environmental impacts Many are still struggling to see tangible results or high ROI Energy consumption continues to rise amid AI adoption Many companies are apparently happy to invest in AI...
PFAS in honey bees: Insects enable pollutant monitoring in the environment
chemeurope.com
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PFAS - perfluorinated and polyfluorinated alkyl substances - have increasingly come into focus in recent years as so-called "eternity chemicals". These artificially produced substances are used in the production of many everyday products. They are...
NFU Scotland hails £322m Basic Payment Scheme milestone
The Scottish Farmer
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September 8, 2025
The payments, due to land in the bank accounts of over 14,000 businesses, represent about 77% of the total budget. Scottish farmers and crofters will receive more than £322 million in Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) and Greening support this week, the...
New Data Shows Contrasts in Finances Across Great Britain
Financial IT
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Smart Data Foundry’s latest Economic Nowcast reveals striking differences in financial resilience between England, Scotland, and Wales, with many people continuing to spend beyond their means. In July over 10.6% of adults in Britain spent more...
Concern as National England stops dealing with reports of ragwort
Your Horse
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September 8, 2025
A change in how reports of ragwort, which can be deadly if eaten by horses, cattle and other animals, is causing concern among horse owners and equine welfare charities. Ingestion of common ragwort (Senecio jacobaea) is a serious health risk when...
NFU warns of cliff-edge for environmental schemes in England this year
The Scottish Farmer
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September 8, 2025
A Freedom of Information request to Defra revealed that 5820 Countryside Stewardship (CS) agreements will come to an end in December, leaving farmers with no clear pathway forward. The new Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) scheme is still not...
British Council Splash N2.4m On YSEC Winners
The Tide
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September 8, 2025
The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has said it is partnering Chevron Nigeria Ltd and Intels Nigeria Ltd on Human Capacity Development (NC-HCD) training programme to build manpower for the nation’s maritime sector....
Bryan Adams To Bring Roll With The Punches World Tour Back To UK And Europe In December
Stereoboard
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Photo: Steven Stanley Bryan Adams will bring his Roll With The Punches World Tour back to the UK and Europe later this year. The Canadian rock superstar has scheduled new shows at Hull's Connexin Live on December 8, Cardiff's Utiltia Arena on...
Meet Jemima Green: Britain’s dark horse who delivered a medal on her championship debut with her seven-year-old star in the making
Horse & Hound
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September 8, 2025
Jemima Green and Fantabulous may have been newcomers to the British squad at the European Para Dressage Championships – but when they cruised to an unexpected individual bronze medal in the grade II on the first day of competition everyone stopped...
A New Era for UK-Taiwan Relations: Explaining the UK’s New Interests in the Indo-Pacific and Taiwan
Taiwan Insight
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September 8, 2025
Written by Peter (Hung-Yao) Chu. Image credit: 06.30 總統接見「英國商業暨貿易部副大臣艾禮遜」by 總統府/ Flickr, license: CC BY 4.0. Introduction The article explores the development of UK-Taiwan relations since the Tsai Ing-Wen administration until the current William...
Major new book asks whether addressing climate change requires stability or conflict
The National Tribune
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September 8, 2025
A landmark new book is set to change how we think about tackling the climate crisis. It asks a big question: when it comes to climate change, is it better to ‘lock in’ steady, long-term policies, or do we need dramatic political conflict and...
'Strong progress' hailed as Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen surge in UK index
The Herald (Scotland)
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September 8, 2025
The index ranks 50 of the UK’s largest cities outside London on both the public’s assessment and the actual performance of 12 economic measures. The criteria include jobs, health, income, safety and skills, work-life balance, housing, transport,...
UK Front Pages 08/09: Press Splits on Starmer’s Gamble
London Daily Digital
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September 8, 2025
Britain’s major newspapers — The Times, The Guardian, The Daily Telegraph, Daily Mail, Financial Times, and London Daily — offered a striking snapshot of a country at a political crossroads and a world mired in crisis. While the angles differed,...
HM Treasury - Open Consultation - A Streamlined Approach To UK Payment Systems Regulation Consultation
Mondovisione
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In March 2025, the government announced that it will consolidate the Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) primarily within the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) as part of the Regulatory Action Plan. The government committed to consult on the details...
Walkers in disbelief at 'pathetic' handrail erected on one of UK's most rugged mountains
Manchester Evening News
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September 8, 2025
A newly installed handrail in the remote peaks of northern Eryri (Snowdonia) has left walkers astounded and many absolutely livid. The rope barrier, situated along a treacherous section of footpath, was slammed as "health and safety gone mad" and...
PepsiCo boosts recycled content by 15% and cuts 5% of virgin plastic in 2024
Packaging Europe
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September 8, 2025
In its 2024 ESG Summary, PepsiCo reports a 15% increase in recycled plastic across its primary packaging in key markets between 2023 and 2024, as well as a 5% reduction in virgin plastic tonnage. The summary covers all three pillars of PepsiCo’s...