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‘Once-in-a-generation’ UK terminal upgrade revealed ahead of major new EU travel rules
The Scottish Sun
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September 9, 2025
THE service that runs through the Eurotunnel has announced a massive five-year transformation to its terminals. LeShuttle, which operates a car shuttle service on the rail tunnel under the sea between the UK and France, has announced that it will...
Reform are clueless about the health of Britain’s countryside
The Spectator
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September 9, 2025
When it was put to him that the UK is one of the most nature-depleted countries in the world, Richard Tice, Reform UK’s deputy leader, was blithe: “Why do you think the UK is one of the most nature-dependent places? You look at our countryside,...
Thousands of starfish on UK beach yesterday - scientists think they know why
Devon Live
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September 9, 2025
16:16, 09 Sep 2025Updated 16:17, 09 Sep 2025 A mass stranding that saw thousands of starfish wash up on a beach was most likely the result of heavy seas and strong currents, an expert has said. Thousands of the invertebrates were washed ashore...
Changing indoor environments could improve sleep for people living with dementia
Medical News
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September 9, 2025
Implementing changes to indoor environments, such as cooler bedrooms at night and increasing the amount of bright light during the day, could significantly improve sleep for people living with dementia, according to a study led by the University...
Climate change is making Americans crave soda to the tune of 100 million pounds of added sugar a year, new study finds
Fortune
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Global warming in the United States is amping up the country’s sweet tooth, a new study found. When the temperature rises, Americans — especially those with less money and education — drink lots more sugary beverages and a bit more frozen...
Fundamental Change In The Climate: ‘The World Is Coming Apart Before Our Eyes’
PopularResistance.org
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September 9, 2025
The situation with respect to the climate crisis is developing rapidly. Each new study seems to bring worse news. In addition, the media is rife with climate denial and misinformation. To help us understand what is happening on this planet,...
How Cardiff and Swansea rank on good growth index of UK cities
Business Live
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September 9, 2025
Cardiff has fallen in an influential index of the health of UK cities with Swansea improving slightly. The annual Demos-PwC Good Growth for Cities Index see the capital dropping four places to 17th on last year, with Swansea rising one place to...
Bluetree installs UK's first IGS Cobalt SP800 single-pass printer
PrintWeek
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September 9, 2025
Online printer Bluetree Group has become the first UK business to install the new IGS Cobalt SP800 single-pass inkjet printer. The machine was installed in mid-June and supplied by Monmouthshire-based machinery supplier International Graphic...
Alaa Abd el-Fattah, the jailed Egyptian-British dissident who may soon be pardoned
The Gazette - Colorado
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By Aidan Lewis CAIRO (Reuters) -Egyptian-British blogger and activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah rose to prominence as an impassioned voice in the Arab Spring uprising that toppled Egypt's veteran autocrat and has since become a symbol of the struggle for...
UKRI announces first UK-wide birth cohort study in 25 years
UK Research and Innovation
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September 9, 2025
9 September 2025 A ground-breaking UK-wide scientific study will help improve the lives of future generations by studying 30,000 children born in 2026. The £42.8 million Generation New Era birth cohort study will create a comprehensive picture of...
Shock as thousands of dead starfish litter UK beach after ‘natural event’
The Independent (U.S.)
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September 9, 2025
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...
Walkers Chocolates introduces recyclable paper wrapper
Labels & Labelling
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UPM Specialty Papers has partnered with EvoPak to support Walkers Chocolates' transition from a plastic wrapper to recyclable paper-based packaging. This will help Walkers Chocolates achieve its sustainable packaging ambition while reducing...
Saica Flex UK achieves first Zero to Landfill certificate
Labels & Labelling
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Saica Group, a European provider of sustainable packaging, has confirmed that its Saica Flex plant in Wigan has become the first flexible packaging site in the UK to be awarded the Saica Zero to Landfill Certificate, achieving a 99.82 percent...
“We want the capacity of the tanker and the speed of the little boat” – Beechdean MD Andrew Howard on competing in UK ice cream
Just Food
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September 9, 2025
Pricier ice cream has become big business in the UK, with consumers seeking innovative and even celebrity-backed products – and Beechdean is at the heart of the action. Producing more than a million portions a day, the Buckinghamshire-based family...
Caribbean island that's 29C in September and has direct flights from the UK
The Mirror
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September 9, 2025
The Caribbean offers a unique experience, brimming with cultural treasures and a charm that's hard to find elsewhere. Indeed, the vibrant culture of the Caribbean is its biggest attraction, boasting a blend of architectural marvels, colourful...
Six autumn getaways in Scotland including hotel along shore of Loch Lomond
Daily Record & Sunday Mail
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September 9, 2025
This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more There is nothing quite like an autumn getaway in Scotland. From the stunning scenery to the cosy weather, it is the perfect time of...
Illegal meat smuggling “crisis” risks major disease outbreak, UK MPs warn
Just Food
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September 9, 2025
UK MPs are warning illegal meat and dairy imports are entering the country in “alarming amounts”, risking a major disease outbreak. According to a new report from the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) committee, high volumes of illegal...
Brits warned about fine in popular European holiday destination for 'harmless' act
Birmingham Live
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September 8, 2025
With youngsters returning to school, costs for early autumn breaks have finally started to fall and Britons are scrambling to secure a more affordable escape. September and October represent some of the most budget-friendly periods to jet off, yet...
Younger UK Adults Twice as Likely to Invest as Over-55s, Stratiphy Finds
The Fintech Times
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September 9, 2025
Younger generations in the UK demonstrate a significantly stronger appetite for investing compared to older age groups, according to research commissioned by wealth management platform Stratiphy. The study found that 47 per cent of adults aged 18...
Merlin Daleman’s stark portrait of time-trapped Britain
Huck Magazine
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Across several trips while working for daily Dutch newspapers, Daleman visited dozens of smaller towns and villages around the UK, from Northern Ireland to Wales, Glasgow to Grimsby, discovering places where time seemed to stand still. Whereas...