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.
Shocking report reveals Northern Ireland's environmental governance is failing across multiple fronts, with dire consequences for climate targets and public health.
Groundbreaking investigation reveals major AI chatbots deliver unreliable and biased political guidance, raising alarms about their use in democratic processes ahead of elections.
Anglian Water faces severe criticism after Environment Agency investigation reveals major environmental breaches in Lincolnshire, raising concerns about water company accountability.
Environmental organisations launch unprecedented campaign against new planning legislation, warning it threatens vital protections for nature and green spaces across England.
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.
ITV's Big Brother reboot faces viewer backlash as intimate bedroom behaviour between contestants sparks hundreds of formal complaints to broadcasting watchdog Ofcom.
New visual evidence exposes the devastating environmental cost of our throwaway tech culture, from lithium mining scars to electronic graveyards poisoning communities worldwide.
Australia's Labor government is fast-tracking landmark environmental reforms after securing crossbench support, despite controversy over dropping the climate trigger from new legislation.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau accelerates hiring for nearly 200 positions as political battle over funding threatens agency operations. Exclusive insight into the controversial expansion.
The Equality and Human Rights Commission has issued a formal warning over Bridget Phillipson's transgender guidance for schools, citing significant legal concerns and potential breaches of equality law.
Exclusive: Police watchdog launches investigation as Jewish BBC reporter receives death threats while GMP admits security lapse in Manchester city centre incident.
Central Coast Council faces substantial penalty after pressure washing incident sends contaminated water into stormwater system, sparking environmental concerns and calls for better practices.
A landmark investigation exposes that domestic abuse allegations feature in most family court proceedings in England and Wales, raising urgent questions about victim protection and legal system pressures.
Exclusive: Environmental groups demand transparency as controversial planning reforms in New South Wales could fast-track new coal projects under streamlined housing legislation.
The UK government has abolished ACOBA, the watchdog regulating post-ministerial jobs, in a sweeping ethics reform that raises concerns about transparency and the 'revolving door' between politics and business.
The government's ethics watchdog is investigating Cabinet Office chief Simon Case after he sought approval to join Microsoft while still serving in Whitehall, raising serious questions about the revolving door between public service and big tech.
The former Prime Minister is under investigation by ACOBA for failing to seek approval before accepting a speaking engagement in Riyadh, raising fresh questions about post-government conduct.
Former PM breached rules designed to prevent abuse of official connections for personal gain, according to ethics investigation that raises fresh questions about post-government conduct.
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.
Exclusive investigation reveals Wiltshire Police referred themselves to watchdog 46 times in five years, raising serious questions about force standards and accountability.
The IOPC has initiated a sweeping investigation into how GMP handles bereaved families after multiple serious complaints revealed systemic failures in communication and support.
The IOPC has initiated a comprehensive investigation into how GMP handles interactions with families who have lost loved ones following police contact, after multiple serious concerns were raised.
Environmental campaigners launch legal action against government agencies over failure to protect River Wye from agricultural pollution and ecological decline.
Conservation organisations take unprecedented legal action against UK government for failing to protect the River Wye from catastrophic agricultural pollution threatening its ecosystem.
A single reality television episode has sparked unprecedented viewer outrage, generating nearly half of all complaints about the most controversial TV programme in half a decade according to broadcasting watchdog Ofcom.
UK consumers face staggering markups on everyday groceries through delivery apps, with some items costing twice as much as in-store, according to new consumer watchdog findings.
The UK financial watchdog reveals over 14 million car finance agreements may have been unfairly priced, with major lenders facing compensation claims that could total billions.
Shocking investigation uncovers massive fraud and mismanagement in US veterans' disability system, with billions wasted while genuine claimants face delays.
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.