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Snow forecast for Scotland as temperatures tumble amid brutal season change
Scotland is expected to be hit with a dusting of snow in the coming days, meteorologists say. Throughout the week, a brutal band of low pressure looms to the northwest of the UK and slowly moves south as temperatures drop. And it is said this...

England flag appears on famous white horse landmark
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UK Shift To Plant-Based Diets Could Save 58% Of Projected Species Extinctions, Says Report
A new report by the Food Foundation says that a UK-wide shift towards plant-based diets could reduce projected species extinction over the next century by 58 percent, thereby protecting biodiversity, the environment, and the food system itself....

British folk artist speaks out after abandoning own concert because JD Vance was in attendance
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Future-proofing hospitality: telecoms as a competitive advantage for Northern Ireland businesses
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...

Britain exposed to “alarming” amounts of illegally imported meat and...
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...

FW Awards: Meet the 2025 Environmental Champion finalists
Our three finalists are investing in maximising production sustainably by prioritising nature across a beef enterprise, a mixed dairy, beef and arable farm, and a pig unit. Rhian Price, Emma Gillbard and Charlotte Cunningham report See also: Meet...

Met Office issues Storm Amy update as heavy rain and strong winds set to batter UK this weekend
As the UK continues to be hit by heavy rain and gusty winds, signalling the end of the British summer, the Met Office has given its verdict on whether we could see the first named storm of the year this weekend. Back in June, the UK weather...

CNBC's UK Exchange newsletter: Holiday stocks still come with baggage
This report is from this week's CNBC's UK Exchange newsletter. Like what you see? You can subscribe here. The dispatch The "Carry On" series is one of the most successful U.K. film franchises of all time. Between 1958 and 1978, 30 of the...

British horse racing will grind to a halt in protest against the racing tax. What you need to know
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Four women charged in Madang for noise pollution
Police in Madang have charged four women for breaching the Environment and Contaminant Act after complaints of loud noise at the Admin Compound. The women — Lina Chris, 29, from Mumeng in Morobe; Seasila Elias, 26, from Matalau in East New...

Report highlights UK meat smuggling crisis
Britain is sleepwalking through its biggest food safety crisis since the horse meat scandal, according to a report on meat smuggling. The Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee said it is unacceptable that there is no publicly available...

Serbia 0 England 5: World Cup within sight as Tuchel's team click
If this was the biggest test of Thomas Tuchel’s tenure as England manager, then it was one he and his team passed with something to spare. Serbia were picked apart in Belgrade, with England starving the cautious locals of the ball through the...
FCC Environment helps to ensure Sixfields all set for Women’s Rugby World Cup
West Northamptonshire Council has expressed its gratitude to all the community groups and contractors who made sure the area of Sixfields was in top condition to welcome the Women’s Rugby World Cup, which saw six matches take place at Franklin’s...
Africa Launches Climate Justice Fund to Empower Local Communities
The Pan African Climate Justice Alliance officially launched a pioneering climate fund Tuesday designed to channel financing directly to grassroots African communities, addressing longstanding inequities in global climate finance as continental...

England: Predatory barristers using LinkedIn to trawl for sex
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...

Alarming surge in smuggled meat and dairy puts UK food security at risk
The United Kingdom is facing a mounting and underappreciated threat to its food security, animal welfare, and public health. A parliamentary committee has issued a stark warning about the “alarming” surge in smuggled meat and dairy entering the...

UK Commits £19m to Climate-Resilient Health and Education Facilities in Kano and Jigawa
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...
Global Payments Launches Genius™ in the UK
Genius is now available for quick service and fast casual restaurants in the country LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#globalpayments–Global Payments Inc. (NYSE: GPN), a leading worldwide provider of payment technology and software solutions, today...

After legal defeat over trademark bid, Bill Belichick is now involved in petty row with his former employer, the New England Patriots
Bill Belichick's efforts to expand his brand following his move into college football have run into obstacles, with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office rejecting several of his recent applications. At the same time, the former New England...