Health Secretary Wes Streeting hails the new Mental Health Act as a 'giant leap' for dignity and autonomy. The law, receiving Royal Assent, overhauls the 1983 Act and aims to tackle racial inequalities and inappropriate detention.
New court documents reveal horrific allegations of abuse at Huntercombe Group Hospitals over two decades. Families seek justice as the Children's Commissioner demands reform.
California introduces landmark restrictions on second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides to safeguard wildlife, pets, and children. Learn about the new rules and their impact.
Simon Cowell returns to launch a new global boyband in a Netflix docu-series. All episodes drop on December 10. Discover the cast and what to expect.
A new report reveals a quarter of UK veg and three-quarters of fruit contain multiple pesticides, a 'cocktail effect' with unknown long-term health risks. Discover the 'Dirty Dozen' and how to protect yourself.
A new analysis reveals cancer-linked pesticides in 17 common UK fruits and vegetables, with grapes and limes among the worst. Campaigners urge government action. Read the full report.
A German family of four tragically died after exposure to bed bug pesticide in their Istanbul hotel room. Father's desperate plea revealed as investigation continues.
Insect-eating bird numbers in France increase 2-3% following 2018 neonicotinoid ban. Study reveals first signs of wildlife recovery, though full restoration may take decades.
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's new asylum reforms face court challenges from human rights lawyers and internal Labour opposition while attempting to reduce UK's appeal to illegal migrants.
Regulators raise concerns over pesticide exposure from berries. Discover the facts about dimethoate risks and simple safety steps to protect your family while maintaining a healthy diet.
Tribute to Sir Geoffrey Bindman, the principled human rights lawyer who helped expand Britain's Race Relations Act and challenged apartheid. Discover his remarkable legacy.
Canberra becomes first Australian jurisdiction to decriminalise small quantities of illicit drugs including cocaine, heroin and methamphetamine in radical shift from punishment to public health focus.
An alarming investigation reveals Uruguayan rice workers are suffering devastating health consequences from pesticide exposure, raising urgent questions about agricultural safety standards.
Firebrand Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene launches astonishing attack on her own party's healthcare proposal, exposing deep Republican divisions over Affordable Care Act replacement strategy.
Danny Kruger's Reform UK party unveils radical constitutional reforms that would grant ministers power to disregard international treaties, sparking legal and diplomatic concerns.
Australia's flagship environmental legislation is under fire as new analysis reveals alarming biodiversity decline despite conservation efforts. Experts warn urgent reform is needed to prevent irreversible ecological damage.
Groundbreaking research exposes how pesticide exposure is unavoidable in modern life, with every participant in a UK study testing positive for multiple agricultural chemicals.
A major agricultural emergency has unfolded in Northern Ireland as pesticide contamination forces the recall of multiple food products, with urgent cross-border cooperation underway between Belfast and Dublin authorities.
Leading legal experts and human rights organisations condemn government plans to scrap Human Rights Act, warning of dangerous consequences for British justice system
Claire Throssell, whose two sons were murdered by their father, demands urgent family law reforms from the Prime Minister to protect vulnerable children from domestic violence tragedies.
A leading NHS doctor warns about the hidden dangers lurking on fruit skins and reveals which common supermarket item requires careful peeling to avoid harmful pesticide exposure.
Controversial Republican representative faces backlash after vowing to dismantle Affordable Care Act, prompting Democrats to launch urgent defence of healthcare protections for millions of Americans.
Cabinet Minister Kemi Badenoch launches blistering attack on Human Rights Act, vowing to prevent 'foreign courts' from dictating UK policy in explosive Conservative conference address.
An explosive investigation reveals how major European chemical companies continue to export thousands of tonnes of pesticides banned in the EU to poorer countries, raising serious ethical and health concerns.
Researchers uncover how malaria-carrying mosquitoes can detect and avoid harmful pesticides, potentially revolutionising global malaria control strategies.
Green-fingered experts reveal a remarkably simple and cheap homemade pesticide using just washing-up liquid and olive oil. This powerful hack protects your prized plants from destructive aphids and mites without harsh chemicals.
In a world-first, Queensland scientists and farmers are using synthetic spider venom to combat a devastating locust swarm, offering a revolutionary and eco-friendly alternative to traditional pesticides.
Keir Starmer's Labour government explores unprecedented political reform talks with Nigel Farage, signalling a dramatic shift from Westminster's traditional partisan battles.
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch has ignited a political firestorm, accusing activist judges of 'weaponising' the European Convention on Human Rights against British interests. Her hard-hitting speech at an Amnesty International event, which also took aim
Tribute to the pioneering Commons clerk Jan Moore, whose behind-the-scenes work was instrumental in shaping the UK's devolution settlements and modernising parliamentary procedures.