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Drivers face £80 fine in September over engine offence
Birmingham Live
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September 11, 2025
Drivers risk a £80 fine this September for breaking a little known engine offence. The warning comes as children up and down the country go back to school for the new academic year. Mums and dads are being urged not to leave their engine running...
Britain exposed to “alarming” amounts of illegally imported meat and...
Food Ingredients First
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The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee (EFRA) has revealed the extent of Britain’s illegal meat crisis in a new report that contains a series of stark findings, including alarming volumes of illegal meat and dairy products being...
When Temperatures Soar, So Does Violence: New Orleans Study Reveals Troubling Link to Climate Change
VegNews
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September 9, 2025
The consequences of the climate crisis are far-reaching. Rising global temperatures disrupt weather patterns, making extreme events like heatwaves more common. But what’s less discussed is the impact these heatwaves can have on people’s safety in...
People gathered for great meat feasts at end of British bronze age, study shows
The Guardian
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September 10, 2025
These days, revellers converge on the West Country from all parts of the UK and beyond to take part in the wonderful craziness of the Glastonbury festival. It turns out that at the end of the bronze age – also a time of climatic and economic...
'I moved to Dubai for a better life - but it's not all it's cracked up to be'
Wales Online
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September 11, 2025
A personal trainer relocated to Dubai after becoming frustrated with the "miserable" UK way of life but now must work six days a week to afford living in the UAE city. Elbi Henshaw, 23, made the move to Dubai in January following a holiday there...
British horse racing will grind to a halt in protest against the racing tax. What you need to know
The Independent
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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...
Efficiencies over new technologies: UK energy policy and demand
Environment Journal
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September 9, 2025
‘Research underscores how scenarios underestimated the potential of less exciting but proven solutions’. According to a new study published to mark the 25th anniversary of the University of Manchester’s Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research,...
500 road jobs at risk in Northern Ireland, says industry body
Belfast Telegraph
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September 8, 2025
The Mineral Products Association Northern Ireland (MPANI), which represents the companies that supply 95% of NI’s construction materials, said this year’s infrastructure budget risks undermining the road work industry. It said that without...
UK Commits £19m to Climate-Resilient Health and Education Facilities in Kano and Jigawa
TechEconomy
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September 9, 2025
Advertisements The UK Government has committed £19 million to strengthen climate-resilient health and education services in Nigeria. The funding was announced during the joint inauguration of 84 climate-resilient schools and healthcare facilities...
England: Predatory barristers using LinkedIn to trawl for sex
Irish Legal News
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Baroness Harman KC has warned that LinkedIn is being used as a “dating app” by predatory barristers in England and Wales. The former Labour deputy leader and ex-chair of the party conducted an independent review into bullying, harassment and...
Land reform in Scotland: where has it gone wrong?
Bella Caledonia
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September 9, 2025
The Scottish Highlands have the most concentrated land ownership in Europe. Absentee owners of large sporting estates monopolise land that prevents and discourages economic growth for local communities. In many parts of the Highlands, there is...
Janus Henderson’s Laura Foll on navigating UK equities and value investing
City A.M.
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September 10, 2025
Wednesday 10 September 2025 1:05 am | Updated: Monday 08 September 2025 12:08 pm Share Facebook Share on Facebook X Share on Twitter LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn WhatsApp Share on WhatsApp Email Share on Email Laura Foll, co-manager of the Lowland...
Trump’s policies adding 0.2 degrees to climate change – UK expert
NBR
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September 9, 2025
Climate campaigner Lord Adair Turner mixes pessimism and optimism at conference keynote, and says New Zealand needs to prepare for EU carbon pricing. Lord Adair Turner. One of the United Kingdom’s most senior climate change campaigners believes US...
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British Airways flight returns to Sydney airport after mayday call
The Independent
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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...
Future-proofing hospitality: telecoms as a competitive advantage for Northern Ireland businesses
Belfast Telegraph
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September 8, 2025
For hotels, restaurants, and event venues already managing rising costs, staffing challenges, and evolving guest expectations, telecoms should not be another operational hurdle. Recognising this, more and more companies are turning to Barclay...
UK–India Finance Group urges investor-centric model to unlock global capital for infrastructure
ETInfra.com
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September 9, 2025
The NITI Aayog chief said the collaboration under the UKIIFB fortifies India's journey towards becoming a global economic powerhouse.India must adopt an investor-centric approach to unlock global funding for its growing sustainable infrastructure...
CSOs demand urgent action on Niger Delta pollution
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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September 9, 2025
A coalition of civil society organisations has urged the Federal Government to take immediate action to address decades of oil pollution in the Niger Delta, accusing multinational oil companies of abandoning their toxic legacy without...
UK Art History Festival is Largest Yet
Arts & Collections
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September 9, 2025
The UK’s annual Art History Festival kicks off soon with the largest programme to date. Over 100 free events will celebrate and champion those who study and research art history, showing art can be enjoyed by everyone, everywhere – with everything...
UK farmland under threat as up to a quarter could be lost by 2050
The Scottish Farmer
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September 9, 2025
The study 'UK Food Security - Outlook to 2050' projects that up to 23% of farmland could be lost to housing, solar farms, tree planting, biodiversity projects and carbon schemes. Such a cut would reduce domestic food production on an unprecedented...
AECOM appoints new head of defence for UK, Europe and India
Scottish Construction Now
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Former UK Army officer Ed Robinson has been appointed as head of defence in the UK, Europe and India for AECOM. In his new role, Mr Robinson will be responsible for leading the growth of AECOM’s defence sector engagements with clients such as the...