Environment Agency fined for water monitoring failures
The Environment Agency faces unprecedented fines after investigation reveals systemic failures in monitoring water companies across Cumbria and Northumbria.
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NI environmental watchdog plan halted despite promises
Stormont's failure to establish a promised independent Environmental Protection Agency leaves Northern Ireland as the only UK nation without dedicated environmental oversight, drawing fierce criticism from campaigners.
NI Environmental Governance Failing Across Multiple Fronts
Shocking report reveals Northern Ireland's environmental governance is failing across multiple fronts, with dire consequences for climate targets and public health.
DWP November Payment Dates: Cost of Living Support Schedule
Millions of UK households to receive vital financial support this November as DWP confirms payment schedule for pensions, benefits and cost of living payments.
Water company condemned over serious pollution incident
Anglian Water faces severe criticism after Environment Agency investigation reveals major environmental breaches in Lincolnshire, raising concerns about water company accountability.
Environmental groups launch major campaign against Planning Bill
Environmental organisations launch unprecedented campaign against new planning legislation, warning it threatens vital protections for nature and green spaces across England.
Oil lobbyist nominated to lead EPA in controversial move
Former oil and gas lobbyist Douglas Troutman's nomination to lead the Environmental Protection Agency sparks fierce debate as Democrats question his fitness to regulate the industries he once represented.
AI's Human Cost: Samuel Ojo's Powerful Tech Cartoon Exposed
A powerful new editorial cartoon by Samuel Ojo reveals the dark side of AI advancement, depicting the human labour and environmental impact behind artificial intelligence systems.
How our tech addiction is destroying the planet
New visual evidence exposes the devastating environmental cost of our throwaway tech culture, from lithium mining scars to electronic graveyards poisoning communities worldwide.
Labor rushes environmental laws after climate trigger axed
Australia's Labor government is fast-tracking landmark environmental reforms after securing crossbench support, despite controversy over dropping the climate trigger from new legislation.
Council fined £15k for pressure washing pollution breach
Central Coast Council faces substantial penalty after pressure washing incident sends contaminated water into stormwater system, sparking environmental concerns and calls for better practices.
NSW housing law overhaul risks coalmine approvals surge
Exclusive: Environmental groups demand transparency as controversial planning reforms in New South Wales could fast-track new coal projects under streamlined housing legislation.
Sally Seymour: Environmental policy pioneer dies at 62
Remembering Sally Seymour, the visionary government official whose relentless drive reshaped Britain's approach to climate change and environmental protection during her remarkable 35-year career.
River Wye faces legal action over pollution crisis
Environmental campaigners launch legal action against government agencies over failure to protect River Wye from agricultural pollution and ecological decline.
Legal fight launched to save polluted River Wye
Conservation organisations take unprecedented legal action against UK government for failing to protect the River Wye from catastrophic agricultural pollution threatening its ecosystem.
Patagonia's Amazing Transformation: Desert to Wetlands
In an extraordinary environmental success story, Argentina's Patagonian steppe has been miraculously restored to vibrant wetlands, reversing decades of desertification through innovative conservation efforts.
Albanese's environmental laws branded 'unforgivable failure'
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's environmental reforms face blistering criticism from Greens Senator Larissa Waters, who brands new legislation a catastrophic betrayal of election promises and environmental protection.
UK's environmental justice under threat from convention exit
Environmental campaigners face a critical threat as the UK government considers abandoning the Aarhus Convention, a landmark agreement that guarantees public access to environmental justice and government accountability.
Australia's environmental laws fail as Woodside project approved
Australia's environmental protection framework faces unprecedented scrutiny after the controversial Woodside gas project receives approval, raising serious questions about the effectiveness of current legislation.
MOT Price Shock: New Rules Add £300m to Driver Costs
Millions of UK motorists are set to be hit with a massive £300 million bill as controversial new MOT rules and a 54% fee increase come into force. Critics blast the changes as an unfair 'stealth tax' on drivers already struggling with cost-of-living press
DWP Posts £150 Discount Letters: Are You Eligible?
The DWP has started posting letters to eligible households confirming the £150 Disability Cost of Living Payment. Find out if you qualify and the exact payment window.
Government Scraps Key Environmental Targets in Policy U-Turn
Exclusive: Defra quietly abandons pledge to publish 'environmental improvement plan' for England, raising fears of deregulation and weakened protections post-Brexit.
UK Inflation Plunges to 2.3%, Nearing BoE Target
In a dramatic shift, UK inflation has fallen to its lowest level in nearly three years, hitting 2.3% in April. This brings it tantalisingly close to the Bank of England's 2% target, putting a summer interest rate cut firmly on the table. Discover what thi
Sewage Sleuths Expose Toxic Truth About UK River Crisis
An explosive investigation by determined citizen scientists reveals how systemic sewage dumping by water companies is causing the slow, dirty death of rivers across England and Wales, with regulators accused of turning a blind eye.
Pret Axes Iconic £5.99 Meal Deal in Cost Cutting Move
Pret A Manger has axed its iconic £5.99 'Your Perfect Lunch' meal deal, sparking outrage among loyal customers. The high street chain cites rising costs as the reason for ending the popular lunchtime staple.
Aldi Demands Government Action on Cost of Living Crisis
Aldi Ireland calls on the Irish Government to use the upcoming budget to tackle the cost of living crisis, warning that families are at 'breaking point' due to high grocery prices.
Thousands missed £299 DWP cost of living payment - check eligibility
Exclusive investigation reveals how administrative errors and lack of awareness caused thousands of vulnerable households to miss out on essential government support during the cost of living crisis. Discover if you're eligible for backdated payments.
Brit cuts living costs by 75% with move to Thailand
A British expat reveals how his monthly expenses in Thailand are a fraction of UK costs, from £160 rent to £1.50 meals, proving the good life is affordable abroad.
DWP Sends Vital Cost of Living Letters to Millions
The DWP is dispatching a vital notification to millions regarding the new cost of living payments. Here's what you need to know about eligibility, timelines, and how to spot genuine DWP correspondence.
Wisconsin Data Centre Plan Sparks Water War With Locals
A fierce battle erupts in Menominee, Wisconsin, as locals and officials challenge a proposed $10 billion data centre's plan to consume billions of gallons of water annually, raising alarms over environmental impact and resource strain.
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