UK Government Reveals Major Banking Compensation Shake-Up
The Treasury has announced sweeping reforms to the Financial Services Compensation Scheme that could safeguard millions of British savers and transform banking security.
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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.
Government accused of allowing illegal sewage dumping in Kent
Exclusive investigation reveals Environment Agency permitted Southern Water to discharge sewage into conservation area, sparking legal threats and environmental outrage.
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.
Government plans to weaken National Park protections
Controversial government proposals could strip vital safeguards from England's national parks, allowing more commercial development and threatening natural landscapes, as environmental groups warn of irreversible damage.
Greenpeace storms world court in climate justice protest
In an unprecedented demonstration, Greenpeace campaigners scaled the International Court of Justice in The Hague, demanding stronger climate action and ocean protection in a dramatic courtroom intervention.
Trump's Alaska Mining Permits Threaten Biden Green Agenda
Former President Donald Trump quietly approved controversial mining permits in Alaska's pristine wilderness during his final days in office, creating a major environmental dilemma for the Biden administration.
Trump's radical forest logging plan sparks outrage
Former President Donald Trump is pushing a dramatic expansion of commercial logging across America's national forests, sparking fierce environmental backlash and raising concerns about climate impacts.
Trump administration approves Ohio forest logging
The Trump administration has approved extensive logging operations in Ohio's Wayne National Forest, sparking environmental concerns and legal challenges from conservation groups.
Australian Bird of the Year: Beyond the Popular Vote
Discover how Australia's beloved Bird of the Year competition has evolved into a powerful conservation movement, raising awareness about threatened species and driving environmental action beyond the popular vote.
Australia's Tree Wars: The Search for New Solutions
As Australia's native forests face unprecedented threats, conservationists and industry clash over protection policies. Discover why experts say current approaches are failing and what breakthrough solutions could end the destructive stalemate.
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.
Global tributes honour Jane Goodall's conservation legacy
World leaders, scientists and celebrities unite in celebrating Dr Jane Goodall's extraordinary life and legacy as tributes flood in for the pioneering primatologist and environmental activist.
Jane Goodall Questions if Humanity Has Failed Evolution
Legendary primatologist Jane Goodall delivers a powerful critique of human intelligence, suggesting our species may have 'failed evolution' despite technological advances, while celebrating 60 years of groundbreaking chimpanzee research.
UK fifth worst in Europe for green space loss
Shocking new data reveals the UK is losing precious green spaces to development at an alarming rate, ranking as Europe's fifth worst offender in urban expansion.
Badenoch vows to scrap Climate Change Act
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch announces controversial plan to repeal the 2008 Climate Change Act, sparking environmental concerns and business uncertainty ahead of Conservative leadership contest.
Jane Goodall joins Greenpeace to protect ancient woodlands
Renowned primatologist Dame Jane Goodall partners with Greenpeace UK in a powerful campaign urging the government to strengthen environmental protections for Britain's precious ancient woodlands.
Jane Goodall receives UN Messenger of Peace honour
Renowned British primatologist Dame Jane Goodall receives United Nations' highest environmental accolade for her groundbreaking conservation work spanning six decades.
UK Government Implements Permanent Nationwide Fracking Ban
The Labour government has enacted a comprehensive ban on fracking across the United Kingdom, delivering on election promises and ending years of environmental controversy surrounding shale gas extraction.
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.
Rio's wildlife falls victim to city's gun violence
Shocking new data reveals how Rio de Janeiro's urban violence is claiming exotic animal lives, with monkeys, toucans and sloths falling victim to stray bullets in the city's favelas.
Met Police Gave Harry Protection Despite Court Ruling
The Metropolitan Police furnished Prince Harry with personal protection during his recent London trip, despite his legal defeat over security arrangements. The decision reveals ongoing tensions between royal security protocols and private legal battles.
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.
Ministers tell Environment Agency to wave through planning apps
Exclusive: Ministers have instructed the Environment Agency to fast-track planning applications, bypassing key pollution and wildlife safeguards, internal documents reveal.
NSW Fights Lead Mine Near School as Child Protection Fails
Furious residents of rural NSW are fighting a proposed lead mine mere metres from a local primary school. The clash comes as a damning new report reveals Australia's systemic failure to protect children from environmental health hazards, with experts warn
Sacred Sites Under Threat from NT's Huge Water Licence
Exclusive: Traditional Owners in the Northern Territory are fighting to protect ancient sacred sites and precious desert water sources from a massive commercial water extraction licence, fearing irreversible cultural and ecological damage.
UK's Marine Sanctuaries Ravaged by Bottom Trawling
Exclusive investigation reveals how destructive bottom trawling fleets are operating with impunity in Britain's protected marine zones, demolishing seabed ecosystems and undermining conservation efforts.
$140m Koala Park Plan Sparks Conservation vs Industry Debate
The Minns Labor government commits $140 million to accelerate the creation of the Great Koala National Park, aiming to protect koala habitats while facing criticism from the forestry industry and regional communities.
Koala Habitat Loss Reveals 'Total Failure' of Nature Laws
Shocking new data reveals a catastrophic loss of koala habitats in New South Wales and Queensland, with conservation groups branding Australia's environmental protection laws a 'total failure' as land clearing skyrockets.
Council rejects Dartmoor road widening over environment fears
South Hams District Council has unanimously rejected National Highways' plans to widen the A382 through Dartmoor, citing severe environmental damage and harm to the national park's unique character.
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